Famagusta District
Cape Greco & Konnos Bay
The wild headland between Protaras and Ayia Napa: sea caves, the Lovers' Bridge arch, cliff trails and the sheltered Konnos Bay cove. You need wheels or a boat to make the most of it.
Where
Protaras, Cyprus
Opening hours
Open access (always open). The national forest park, its trails and the sea caves are open at any hour; the small snack and watersports facilities at Konnos Bay run seasonal daytime hours, busiest from late spring through summer.
Tickets
Free — no ticket needed to enter the park, walk the trails or visit the sea caves and Konnos Bay. You only pay for transport to get there, parking in season, or any snacks, sunbeds or watersports at the cove.
Time needed
Half a day to combine the headland, the sea caves and a swim at Konnos Bay; an hour or two if you just stop for the arch and the views.
In short
Visiting Cape Greco & Konnos Bay
Cape Greco is the rugged national forest park headland between Protaras and Ayia Napa: limestone sea caves, the natural Lovers' Bridge arch, clifftop walking and cycling trails, and a tiny clifftop chapel. Tucked into one side is Konnos Bay, a sheltered horseshoe cove with calm, clear water that suits snorkelling better than busier Fig Tree. It is all free, but you need a hire car, bike or a boat trip to reach it.
The headland and its sea caves
Cape Greco is the wild, low limestone headland that closes off the bay between Protaras and Ayia Napa, and it is the antidote to the resort strips on either side. It is a national forest park, so the whole thing is free and open at any hour: scrubby clifftops, a tiny whitewashed chapel, and the sea caves where the rock has been undercut into arches and grottoes that boats nose into. The natural arch known as Lovers’ Bridge is the photo everyone comes for, best caught in soft early light before the coaches arrive.
There are marked walking and cycling trails threading the headland, with sweeping views over startlingly clear water. Wear proper shoes and bring sun cover and water — the cape is exposed and there is little shade. The catch is access: there is no town here, so you need a hire car, a bike or a boat trip out of one of the resorts. On foot it is a long, hot trek.
Konnos Bay, the cove worth the trip
Folded into one flank of the cape is Konnos Bay, a sheltered horseshoe cove of pale sand and exceptionally clear, calm water. The shelter and the rocky edges make it better for snorkelling than the busier open beaches like Fig Tree, and the gentle entry suits families. In season there are sunbeds, a snack kiosk and a bit of watersports; out of season you may have it close to yourself.
It does fill up in peak summer, and the small car park goes early, so aim for first thing in the morning for the calmest water and a space. The honest verdict: with wheels or a boat this is the most rewarding half-day on this coast, mixing dramatic cliffs, swimmable coves and proper walking. Without transport it is harder to justify — factor that in before you plan around it.
Planning the rest of your trip? See the Protaras city guide.
