Amiantos Astropark

A former asbestos mine in the Troodos Mountains turned into a dark-sky observation area, with wide open horizons, no city lights and easy access by road. Astronomy clubs and the Cyprus Planetarium hold evenings here with telescopes, for example for the Perseid meteor shower in August. Organisers advise warm clothing and ask visitors to leave flashlights and anything involving fire at home, to protect the surroundings and keep the darkness.