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Metalleio Kalavasou: A Mediterranean Protected Area in Southern Cyprus
Mapped Mediterranean scrub, pine forests, and habitat mosaics.
Located in the foothills of the Limassol district, Metalleio Kalavasou represents a vital protected landscape within the European Natura 2000 network. The area serves as a case study for Mediterranean biodiversity, where dense pine canopies, olive woodlands, and open garrigue create a unique environment for numerous bird species, reptiles, and endemic vegetation types in a compact geographic footprint.
- Area
- 0.471 km²
- Established
- 1992
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Scope
- Terrestrial