There are 9 Cape Greko nature walks for hikers and people that simply come just to enjoy the splendour of the area.
The rocky promontory on the south-eastern coast of Cyprus, east of Agia Napa and south east of Protaras, is an area of unspoiled natural beauty that has been declared a National Forest Park and conservation area and covers an area of 385 hectares.
Hike along the network of nature trails lined with miniature pine trees and juniper stopping to admire spectacular views from sea cliffs overlooking turquoise seas.
Take your map anywhere / Cordinates : 34.973127,34.072464
Agioi Anargyroi - Thalassines Spilies (Linear)
Starting point: Church of Agioi Anargyroi Length: 4 km – Duration: 1.5 houres – Degree of difficulty: 1
Points of interest: A beautiful walk along the coast. The sea caves are accessible only by sea and the area is suitable for diving. The trail goes over the natural bridge “Kamara tou Koraka”. Links with Konnos- Agioi Anargyroi, Sea Caves and Kavos trails.
Take your map anywhere / Cordinates : 34.967987,34.06571
Kavos Trail (Circular)
Starting point: Old quarry, parking area. Access from Agia Napa-Cape Greko main road, near the Cape. Length: 2.5 km – Duration: 45 minutes – Degree of difficulty: 2
Points of interest: An old quarry, a large number of fossilized marine organisms, and a vantage point at the peak of the Cape from which one can see as far as the Stavrovouni Monastery. On a very clear day the heights above Haifa in Israel, are visible. The impressive cliffs are suitable for climbing.
Take your map anywhere / Cordinates : 34.963635,34.066161
Konnoi - Agioi Anargyroi Trail (Linear)
Starting point: Konnoi Beach Length: 1.4 km – Duration: 30 minutes – Degree of difficulty: 1
Points of interest: A walk along the coast which ends at the little church of Agioi Anargyroi, built over a sea cave which, according to tradition, was the home of St. Kosmas and St.Damianos.
Take your map anywhere / Cordinates : 34.985934,34.07267
Panagia - Agioi Saranta Trail (Linear)
Starting point: Church of Panagia. Sideway in a distance of 300m on the left of the Cape Greko – Protaras street, towards Protaras. (b) Agioi Saranta. Access from Protaras through dirt roads. It connects with the Profitis Elias – Konnos and Panayia – Ayiou Ioanni trails. Length: 2.5 km – Duration: 45 minutes – Degree of difficulty: 1
Points of interest: The graphic Chappel of Agion Saranta.
Take your map anywhere / Cordinates : 35.004873,34.045621
Panagia - Agios Ioannis Trail (Linear)
Starting point: (a) Church of Panayia. Sideway to a 300m distance on the left of the Akrotirio – Protaras street, towards Protaras. (b) St. Ioannis Church. Access from Protaras though dirt roads. It connects with the Profitis Elias – Konnos and Panayia – Agioi Saranta paths. Length: 2.8 km – Duration: 45 minutes – Degree of difficulty: 1
Points of interest: The graphic Chappels of Agiou Ioanni and Agion Saranta.
Take your map anywhere / Cordinates : 35.001616,34.045186
Profitis Elias – Konnoi Trail (Linear)
Starting point: (a) Chappel of Profitis Elias of Protaras. Access from the Cape Greko – Paralimni street. (b) Konnos Beach, between Protara and Cape Greko. Length: 8.5 km – Duration: 3 hours – Degree of difficulty: 1
Points of interest: Panoramic view from the Chappel of Profitis Elias. The route includes the Chappels of the Agion Saranta and Agiou Ioanni. It ends to the Konnos Beach. It also connects with the trails Panayia – Agioi Saranta, Panayia – Agios Ioannis, Konnos – Agioi Anargiroi and Konnos – Spilia tou Kyklopa.