The beach of Lady's mile (Aplostra) is the beach of Limassol which has preserved to a greater extent its important ecological characteristics, after the rapid tourist development of Limassol. The ecological value of the Lady's mile area, in terms of habitat types, consists of both the coastal wetlands, which are observed on the western side of the beach in question, and the coastal dunes (sand dunes or rather dunes) which extend along the beach and east of the road. Very often the ecological interest falls on the side of the coastal wetlands, which certainly must be protected, but the great ecological value of the coastal sand dunes is also overlooked.

In terms of dune habitats, overall, one can meet the coastline habitat, but also other important habitats such as embryonic dunes, early dunes, yellow and brown dunes and in some places where the width of the dunes is large even mosaic brown dunes which are a highly protected EU habitat. These types of habitats, often seen in a mosaic on the Lady's mile beach, due to the high anthropogenic pressure the beach receives, a number of important plant communities are observed which even within the same habitat are different and demonstrate the great ecological value of the coastal dunes of the beach. The flora and fauna of the area are particularly important.

If there wasn't this heavy burden on the beach from anthropogenic pressures, we could also distinguish a zoning of the said dune habitats from the coastline towards the interior, which is also a feature of great ecological value. This zoning in previous years had been observed and recorded, however due to the limited development of the habitats or their secondary destruction today this zoning, apart from Akamas, is observed to a large extent on the beach of the farm of Agios Nikolaos only in the fenced area of the beach of Lady's mile. Proper protection of Lady's mile beach or appropriate restoration plans (see EU directives) will allow gradual and over time restoration of Lady's mile beach dune habitats. These habitats are particularly fragile and are greatly affected by salinity, distance from the sea, wind intensity and variation, drought and temperature, cover by added sand (burial), age of dunes, stabilization of the substrate (sand), percentage of plant cover, soil formation and sand grain size, water drainage, soil organic matter content, acidity and concentration of inorganic salts and nutrients in the soil substrate. These are just some of the ecological features that affect the habitats, plant communities and flora found on the coastal dunes of the region. Therefore, they are particularly sensitive habitats that need detailed recording and protection.

The main threats to coastal dune habitats are trampling, the use of cars and heavy machinery, driving on the shore, changing the geomorphology of dunes, removing sand, removing or changing plant cover, dumping rubbish and debris , the impact of alien and invasive species and the change in the water conditions of the habitats.

Plans for the Lady's Mile Road regeneration project have recently been unveiled. The aim of the proposed redevelopment, according to the project itself, is to improve public access to Lady's Mile beach, to demarcate and regulate the uncontrolled situation that characterizes the area today, and to restore and protect the natural environment. After the presentation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Studies it is important to mention that there are important and critical issues for the protection of the Lady's mile area from the proposed redevelopment. Below we mention 15 important points that must be taken into account for the protection of the important habitats of the area such as those of the dunes (sand dunes).

1. Necessity to preserve and protect the Dune habitats.

2. Restoration of marine habitats.

3. Lady's mile Management Committee. It is also important to appoint a permanent (tenured) management committee for the beach in question.

4. Use of environmentally friendly materials.

5. Fencing of fragile Dune habitats.

6. Wooden, uneven and fenced accesses.

7. Sand removal – Geomorphology of the area.

8. Implementation in phases.

9. Environmental information and awareness.

10. Creation of protection and management zones along the coast.

11. Level accesses to the coast.

12. The width of the road.

13. Roundabouts.

14. Period of construction work.

15. Mortar and materials.

The above 15 points are considered particularly important for the protection of the ecological balance of the Lady's mile area. We believe that any regeneration plans should be taken seriously to prevent an irreparable destruction of these vulnerable habitats.