Eight-Day Southern Cyprus Spring Birding Tour
Follow early spring migration through southern Cyprus on an eight-day small-group tour based in Paphos, with seven nights, meals and field transport included.
About this tour
Explore southern Cyprus during early spring migration on an eight-day birding tour led by Western Isles Wildlife. The group is based at a seafront hotel in Paphos and visits a varied network of coastal headlands, salt lakes, temporary pools, reedbeds and open agricultural country.
Wetland days may include Akrotiri, Larnaca and the Phassouri area, where flamingos, herons, waders and marsh birds use seasonal feeding habitat. Open fields around Mandria can hold wheatears, pipits, Black Francolin and passing raptors. Coastal scrub and headlands become important stopovers for warblers, flycatchers, shrikes and other migrants, with Paphos headland offering particularly accessible birding close to the hotel.
Potential highlights include Cyprus Wheatear, Cyprus Warbler, Cyprus Scops Owl, Black Francolin, Ruppell’s Warbler, Masked Shrike, Little Crake, Pallid Harrier and Bonelli’s Eagle. The program also allows time for orchids and other spring flora, but birding remains the primary focus. Daily choices respond to weather and migration conditions, and no particular species is guaranteed.
The fixed 2027 departure runs from 24 to 31 March. The price is GBP 1,700 per person for two sharing or GBP 1,850 for single occupancy, excluding flights. Seven nights of accommodation, all meals and transport throughout the tour are included. The maximum group size is seven, and guests meet at Paphos airport on the arrival afternoon.
Birds you can spot
Francolinus francolinus
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Emberiza caesia
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Otus cyprius
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Curruca melanothorax
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Oenanthe cypriaca
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Zapornia parva
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Lanius nubicus
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Circus macrourus
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Curruca ruppeli
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Meet at Paphos airport and settle into the seafront hotel. Across the week, visit the strongest available migration sites in southern Cyprus, including coastal headlands, salt lakes, marshes, pools and open farmland. The exact order is set in the field around weather, water levels and current bird movement.
Locations & map
- Paphos - Paphos District Cyprus
- Akrotiri Salt Lake - Limassol District Cyprus
- Larnaca Salt Lake - Larnaca District Cyprus
Availability & pricing
Included
- Seven nights of accommodation - Seafront hotel in Paphos
- All meals - Dietary requirements should be advised in advance
- Bird guiding and field transport - Throughout the tour
Not included
- Flights to and from Cyprus - Not included in the published price
- Personal expenses and insurance - Traveller responsibility
Transport & stays
- Tour vehicle Road transfers between southern Cyprus birding sites. | Meet: Paphos International Airport | Pickup: Arrival flight coordination is confirmed before the tour.
Accommodations
- Seafront hotel in Paphos (days 1-8) Shared or single room according to booking
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Insurance & Safety
Are flights included?
No. The published price excludes flights.
How large is the group?
The official maximum is seven guests.
Is the daily route fixed?
The tour follows a planned southern Cyprus circuit, but daily order and site choice respond to migration, weather and water conditions.