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CAPE GREKO:
fun born from nature
With one of the most
breathtaking viewpoints,
you’ll ever have the
pleasure of looking out
from, Cape Greko is the
premier national park
in Cyprus.
T
aken from the Italian name for ‘Greek’,
Cape Greko is a national park under the
protection and control of the Ministry
of Interior and is a non-stop verdant
haven with jaw-dropping scenery,
incredible trails, mind blowing clear
turquoise waters that go as far as Famagusta Bay, and
a larger than life broadcasting station, among other
wonderful attractions.
Stretching out from the south side of Famagusta
into the municipality of Ayia Napa, the park rests in
between the resorts of Ayia Napa and Protaras, and is
surrounded by an abundance of verdant and splendid
natural features such as sea caves, a beach, and other
spectacular sites. There are seven key landmarks
in the park that steal your awe from the beautiful
verdant nature;
CYCLOPS CAVE; the closest point of the park
to the district of Famagusta, the cave is 1.5km from
Konnos beach, and is said to be the cave in which Od-
ysseus and his men were trapped in, and had to face
the gigantic cyclops. A smooth enjoyable walk from
Konnos beach to the cave will be worth it.
KONNOS BEACH; this secluded beach is not only
quiet and romantic, it has the picturesque view, with
its beautiful golden sand, and clear waters. For a quiet
time with a loved ones or family, this is the spot.
AGIOI ANARGRYOI CHAPEL; Built upon a
cliff overseeing the serene clear waters, this chapel
dedicated to the brothers Cosmas and Damianos who
are said to have miraculously healed people who came
to them, without pay. The chapel stands on a hermit
cave, the subject of a few amazing myths. The steps
of the chapel lead down to a part of the sea were it is
believed Holy Water runs.
KAMAKA TOU KORAKA; one of the manifesta-
tions of nature’s masterstroke, this humoungous rock
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arch, carved by time and nature, stands at the mouth
of the cape, and stands at atleast 50ft tall, a true
beauty of nature.
CAPE GREKO VIEWPOINT; reaching out into
the sea, this impressive large rock mass offers one of
the most breathtaking views in all of Cyprus.
SEA CAVES; These caves are sure afoot and can
be explored at low tide, or for those who don’t mind
a swim. Going as for as 240ft. some of the caves are
passages into cliffs, and can only be accessed from the
sea. It is also the spot for adrenaline junkies who go
on cliff jumping and diving sprees.
Right next to the caves, on land, is the Cape Greko
environmental centre, which houses aquariums and
showrooms that highlight and exhibit the beautiful
marine life of the cape. Award-winning architecture
and all the splendor of marine life in one place is
bound to blow your mind (in the most pleasurable
sense, of course)
MONACHUS MONACHUS ARCH; this is
the side of the park closest to Ayia Napa, and is
also known as the “love bridge”. Another stroke of
nature gone beautiful, the natural arch stretches into
the clear turquoise waters around the cape, and is
believed that kissing in the middle of the arch while
making a wish, will make it come true.
THOUGHT THE FUN WAS DONE?
NOOO…
The Cape Greko National Park boasts nine amaz-
ing and scenic trails that will definitely bring out the
outdoor love in you and everyone. Explore trails that
are part of enchanting myth, such as the Aphrodite
trail which leads to the birthplace of the goddess
Aphrodite, or walk along a part of the European Long
Distance E4 trail that spans from Cyprus to Gibraltar.
Visit Cape Greko, and let nature entertain you.
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