This is the view of Akrotiri Salt Lake from Sylvana Restaurant which was closed on our visit

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Akrotiri plain and salt lake

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

The prominent headland is perfect for migrants. The salt lake is the best place in the Western Palearctic for seeing Demoiselle Cranes but you have to go at the right time of year and the best time of day.

This is the chapel of Aghios Georgios - a useful landmark and potential migrant trap

There are plenty of open areas such as this which are attractive to rarities such as Dotterel and Cream-coloured Courser

Scrubby areas with bushes are good for shrikes and buntings

The plain is criss-crossed with driveable tracks