Cyprus's wetlands, lakes and dams are important parts of the island's fauna and flora and are of global interest.

The most importantlakes in Cyprus are the following:
Photo:Elias Lambrou‎

Paralimni Lake: Located east of Cyprus in the Famagusta province just outsideParalimni. At Paralimni's lake there is the rare species of natrix-natrix cypriaca. It is non-poisonous and defends itself by secreting a smelly liquid.
Photo:Costas Mageiroudes‎

Aliki Larnaka: Situated to the west of Larnaka after the famous Makenzi beach and next to the old and new international airport of the city. It is a complex of 4 salt lakes, of which the three are connected. During the bird migration period you can find rare birds and especially flamingos.
Photo:Harris Maratheftis

Aliki Limassol / Limni Akrotiri: This is the largest natural lake in Cyprus and is located in the Limassol province in the southeast of the city. It is a unique wetland and during winter it is visited by thousands of migratory birds.
Photo:Andrie Panayiotou

Oroklini Lake: It is located in Larnaka at a distance of about 9 km and in the periphery of Oroklini orVoroklini. The lake is a rich wetland and it is a refuge for over 190 species of migratory birds, of which 30 of them nest there.

Lake Athalassas: It is located in Agios Georgios Park, part of thenational forest of Athalassa. Here you can find many species of fauna such as birds, bats, ducks, fish, turtles, reptiles, cats, hares, foxes and different species of flora.
Photo: Katerina Christofi

Almirolivado Lake: Located near the Asbestos Mines, in a rough area. It is a lake that is not always full, but when it fills with water it offers magnificent scenery.
Photo:Costas Mageiroudes‎

Ergates Lake: A small circular lake in the village ofErgates. There are dozens of birds living there mainly geese and ducks.
Photo: Maria Kiriakou

Apart from the Lakes, there are manydams, important for Cyprus. There are 108 dams on our Island.
Photo:Andrie Panayiotou

According to the Department of Water these are:

Table of the ICOLD of the major dams of Cyprus
ICOLD: International Commission of Large Dams
Photo: Xanthos Athinodorou