Larnaca region is proud to announce the new name of its snorkelling reef located in the Voroklini Marine Protected Area following a competition held within the framework of the first ‘European Maritime Day of Cyprus’. 

The international shipping community celebrated for the 10th year the ‘Day of the Seafarer’, which was set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 2011.

Limassol Marina has announced that it has been awarded ‘Blue Flag Marina’ status for the fifth year running, in recognition of its commitment to environmental best practice, awareness and protection.

Ayia Napa Marina proudly raises the culinary bar in Cyprus, announcing the signing of an exclusive agreement between Ayia Napa Marina Hospitality Ltd and Joël Robuchon International.

Cyprus’ Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (TATHE) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, has informed the public about the beginning of the spawning season of sea turtles in Cyprus from mid-May until the end of September.

Two species of sea turtles breed on the beaches of Cyprus, the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas and the Caretta caretta). In the Mediterranean, Green Turtles breed almost exclusively in Cyprus and Turkey. Caretta gives birth in Greece and in smaller numbers and in other Mediterranean countries.

Costa Smeralda, Costa Cruises’ flagship, left the port of Savona May 01, for a week-long cruise in Italy. It is the first ship of the Italian company to resume operations during this year, officially kicking off the summer season, which will see a total of four Costa ships cruising the Mediterranean.