Where is the Sanctuary?

smallcyThe sanctuary is situated near Asomatos and Akrotiri, about 10km west of Limassol (Lemesos) in Cyprus. Cyprus is located in the Eastern Mediterranean, north of Egypt, south of Turkey and south-east of Greece.

Directions:

Take the Kolossi exit from the Limassol-Paphos Motorway and turn left at the T-junction, then 1st right signpost to Akrotiri. Past the castle, past the second turning to the left, about 1 mile there is a dangerous curve sign, then after 100 yards a tarmac road to the right, with a yellow & black sign for the cat sanctuary. Turn right and the Cat Sanctuary is immediately on your left.

Alternatively, at the Limassol Port Roundabout on the Motorway, take the Port exit. Follow the road almost to the port and turn right at the traffic lights sign posted to Akrotiri. After about 6km Turn left at the T-Junction towards Akrotiri. There is a dangerous curve sign, then after 100 yards a tarmac road to the right, with a yellow & black sign for the cat sanctuary. Turn right and the Cat Sanctuary is immediately on your left.

If coming along the sea coast road, past the old port roundabout, go over 4 sets of traffic lights, after about a mile the road forks, take left-hand road, continue to T-junction, turn left as above. If you get to Fassouri nursery you have passed the cat turn off.

If you come to the clearing with large antennas, you’ve definitely gone too far!

Visiting us…

The sanctuary is open to visitors 9 am to 11 am in a morning or 2 pm till 4 pm in the afternoons daily.

If you would like to know more about our cats and the work we do, these are the good times to visit.

Please note the feeders lock the sanctuary up at the latest of the opening times so visiting early is important to avoid disappointment.

Feeding times of the cats vary depending on the time of the year.

Our cats love affection and are always on the lookout for a new pair of hands! Prepare to fall in love with at least one cat or kitten!!

You can come along at visiting time and make a fuss of the cats; they love attention and affection. Bring your family along; if you and your family are unsure of animals and cats in particular this is a very good way to better understand them and their needs. If you bring young children, please keep them under supervision.