Konnos Bay, Cape Greco — Free Beach in Cyprus

Konnos BayA sheltered horseshoe of fine sand and glass-clear turquoise between two pine-topped headlands — the prettiest swim on the east coast, reached on foot from the cape.Type: Beach · Area: Cape Greco, Ayia Napa & Protaras · Best time: Morning · Entry: FreeVisiting Konnos BayKonnos Bay is a horseshoe of fine pale sand and clear turquoise water tucked into the cliffs of Cape Greco, widely rated one of the most beautiful beaches in the Famagusta region.Getting thereDown a steep access road off the Cape Greco/Protaras road; signed to Konnos Beach.ParkingParking at the top, with a road/walk down to the sand.Best time to goMorning, before the day-boats and crowds arrive and while the bay is calmest.Local tips

Sunbeds, a beach bar and watersports operate in summer.

Walk the Cape Greco trail above the bay for superb views.

Snorkelling is good around the rocky edges of the cove.

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