Cape Greco National Forest Park

Cape Greco (Cavo Greko) is the rocky headland that closes the southeast corner of Cyprus, set as a national forest park between Ayia Napa and Protaras. It is a compact park of low limestone cliffs, sea caves, juniper and pine, with some of the clearest water on the island. The Department of Forests manages it, and a network of marked trails and cycle paths runs across the cape, including a section of the European E4 long-distance path.

The best-known features sit along the coast. The sea caves on the Ayia Napa side are eroded arches and hollows in the soft white rock, popular for cliff jumping and snorkelling in calm conditions. The natural rock arch (often called the Kamara bridge) is a short walk from the road. On the high ground stands the small whitewashed chapel of Agioi Anargyroi, with steps down to a viewpoint over the cliffs. A picnic area sits among the pines inland.

Walking and swimming at the cape

• Several short marked trails link the sea caves, the rock arch and the chapel.
• Swimming and snorkelling are best in calm weather; there are no sandy beaches inside the cape itself.
• Wear proper shoes for the rocky paths and carry water; shade is limited.
• Sunrise and late afternoon are the best light and the coolest walking.

Cape Greco sits between the resort beaches of Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa and Fig Tree Bay in Protaras, with the sheltered Konnos Bay tucked into its western edge. For a contrasting wild coast on the opposite side of the island, the trails of the Akamas Peninsula near Polis and Latchi cover similar ground at a larger scale.