Cape Greco National Park

Photograph by Anas Morsali, taken during his own trip

Cape Greco (Cavo Greko) is a national forest park occupying the southeastern tip of Cyprus between Ayia Napa and Protaras, offering some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on the island. The park features dramatic limestone sea caves carved by millennia of wave action, natural rock bridges, and towering cliff faces plunging into waters of extraordinary clarity and colour — ranging from deep sapphire to luminous turquoise. The sea caves near Ayia Napa are among the most photographed locations in Cyprus, accessible by foot along coastal trails or by kayak and boat. The park's underwater landscape is equally impressive, making it one of the best diving and snorkelling destinations in the Mediterranean, with visibility often exceeding 30 metres. On land, well-marked nature trails wind through Mediterranean scrubland fragrant with thyme, oregano, and juniper. The Agioi Anargyroi chapel, built into a cave overlooking the sea, is a hidden gem. The cape is also renowned for its sunrises, which paint the rocky coastline in shades of pink and gold.

Planning the wider trip? The Cyprus planning guide covers how to get there, how to move around, where to stay, realistic costs and a day-by-day itinerary that includes Cape Greco National Park.