British East Mediterranean Relay Station, Akrotiri and Dhekelia

#4 among attractions in Akrotiri and Dhekelia

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The British East Mediterranean Relay Station was one of the most powerful broadcasting stations in Cyprus. The medium wave transmitters were situated south of Limassol west of Lady's Mile Beach on the area of Western Sovereign Base Area at 34°37′9″N 33°0′5″E and used for relaying radio programmes to the Middle East area on 639 kHz and 720 kHz with 500 kW. ()

Coordinates: 34°37'9"N, 33°0'5"E

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British East Mediterranean Relay Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kolossi Castle, My Mall Limassol, Limassol Castle, Limassol Salt Lake.

5 miNW
Medieval fortified castle with a view
Kolossi Castle, Limassol
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Shopping, Shopping centre
My Mall Limassol, Limassol
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Specialty museum, Forts and castles, Museum
Limassol Castle, Limassol
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1.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Limassol Salt Lake, Akrotiri and Dhekelia
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Park, Water park, Amusement park
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3.4 miS
Archaeological site
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Church
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2.3 miN
Harbor
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Archaeological site
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Village
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