Nisia Lopardi

18.8°C Water temp · Apr 21

Cyprus Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.8°C

Satellite image of NISIA LOPARDI — Satellite image © Esri

Lopardi Islands is a rocky bathing area consisting of three coves located in the Protaras water body. The largest western cove contains an artificial sandy beach created by a constructed breakwater, while the central and eastern coves are purely rocky with cliff-like formations in places. The area is bounded to the west by a stone breakwater and to the east by small islands that are essentially rocky outcrops. Hotel facilities and recreational infrastructure are located inland from the sandy beach, and the area is part of the Natura 2000 SCI network.

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Water

Coastal marine water body named Protaras. Beach length 800 metres. Average water depth 2 metres. Maximum water depth 4 metres. The seabed consists primarily of rocky substrate composed of white marl chalk with sandstone deposits visible as rocks in the sea and on the beach.

Location

Lopardi Islands are located in the Paralimni Municipality, Famagusta District. The monitoring point is at coordinates 34.0653°E, 35.0012°N (ETRS89 reference system), positioned at the point of maximum bather concentration.

Facilities

Blue Flag designation. Biological toilet, changing rooms, umbrellas and sunbeds available. Waste collection bins provided. Lifeguard services with rescue equipment available from 09:00 to 18:30. The Paralimni Municipality is responsible for beach cleaning. Infrastructure for water sports and small boat excursions available north of the artificial breakwater. Scuba diving lessons organised in the island area.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified as excellent based on monitoring data. The coastal body to which this area belongs is in good ecological status. Nitrate concentrations and chlorophyll-a levels recorded in 2004-2007 were below 2 mg/l and 2 μg/l respectively. No eutrophication was recorded during monitoring periods. Low risk of macroalgae and phytoplankton development is estimated.

Risks

Low risk of short-term pollution. Possible pollution sources include runoff and infiltration from irrigated green areas of tourist developments and passing vessels. One short-term pollution incident recorded on 29 July 2008. Potential sources are passing ships and landscaped areas of adjacent developments, with frequency of approximately once per bathing season and duration of 1-2 days.