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Description
The Ayia Napa Water Treatment Plant is situated near the coast in the southeast of the island. The pools themself usually hold waders like Spur-winged Lapwing, Wood Sandpiper or Ruff as well as some waterfowl. The surrounding areas to the west and north are very attractive to migrants and especially good for shrikes and warblers. The endemic Cyprus Warbler can be found here as well as species like European Roller, Chukar and Black Francolin. Especially during autumn migration, there can be many migrating raptors like Long-legged Buzzard, Pallid Harrier and Lesser Kestrel seen soaring overhead.
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Access
Coming from Ayia Napa, follow the main road towards Cape Greco until you passed the sculpture park on your right. Shortly after that, turn left on the road towards the small Ayia Paraskevi chapel. Follow this smaller road a little further than the chapel until you reach a dirt track on your left, where you can park your car on the side of the road and continue on foot. If you see the gates of the Water Treatment Plant, you've gone to far and should turn around. Follow the P on the map for directions.
When walking on the dirt track, take the first turn right and after a short walk you will reach a point where you can see the pools of the Treatment Plant on your right. The scrub and the big rocks on your left should be interesting, too. You can turn left and continue further north if you like, but the track will run out at some point.