Cape Greco National Forest Park, Ayia Napa · Protaras — Free Nature in Cyprus

Cape Greco National Forest ParkWind-carved sea caves, blue holes and a network of clifftop and coastal trails on the island’s south-east horn, with a tiny white chapel above the water.Type: Nature · Area: Ayia Napa · Protaras, Ayia Napa & Protaras · Best time: Sunrise · Entry: FreeVisiting Cape Greco National Forest ParkCape Greco (Cavo Greko) is the headland between Ayia Napa and Protaras — a national forest park of sea caves, cliffs, a tiny clifftop chapel and a famous blue lagoon. It's the wild, protected edge of the island's busy east coast.Getting thereDrive the coast road from Ayia Napa or Protaras; it's well signed as Cape Greco National Forest Park.ParkingSeveral parking pull-offs along the cape road near the caves, viewpoints and chapel.Best time to goSunrise — the cape faces east, so dawn over the sea is unforgettable and the trails are empty.Local tips

Don't miss the sea caves and the natural rock arch near the cliffs.

Walk or cycle the network of nature trails across the headland.

The little Agioi Anargyroi chapel has steps down to quiet swimming spots.

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