Argaka


Argaka is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 7 km northeast of Polis Chrysochous. From a geological perspective, it is located upon the calcareous sandstones, the sands, and the marls of the Pleistocene period as well as the lavas and the magma rocks.  From a morphological aspect, what stand out are the coastal, alluvial plain, one or two marine terraces, and a slope that steadily ascends up to 500 metres.  Several streams flow down from the slope toward the sea, indeed with a relatively large one flowing next to the village.  The river of Makounta, upon which the Argaka – Makounta dam was constructed, is located southeast of the village.

Attacks on Endangered Turtle Nesting Sites

In July 2019 the mayor of Argaka, Spyros Pelopidas, led a group of residents from the village to attack conservationists monitoring the nesting sites of protected endangered Loggerhead and Green turtles. The mayor and his supporters are said to want tourist development on the beach and believe protection of the endangered animals is getting in the way of this.

Topography

Argaka is situated 96 metres above sea level.

Nearby Locations

8 km