Ayia Napa · Walks and scenery
Visiting Cape Greco
Cape Greco is a collection of coastal walks and scenery stops between Ayia Napa and Protaras. Choose your starting point before travelling: arriving at a nearby bus stop is different from reaching a trailhead or viewpoint.
Between Ayia Napa and Protaras; one regional guide for both destinations.
Allow a half-day for one walk and a nearby stop, including your approach and breaks.
Coastal paths can be exposed and uneven. Choose a route that suits your ability and the weather.
Choose your Cape Greco visit
Choose a marked coastal walk
The National Forest Park has a network of nature trails. Start with a named route and its listed starting point rather than treating the whole park as one walking destination.
Sea Caves: a scenery stop
The coastal rock formations are a separate stop to plan around your route. Use permitted viewpoints and follow signs. Do not assume a bus stop establishes a safe walking route to the cliff edge.
Konnos and nearby coastal paths
Konnos gives you a specific starting point for the Konnoi–Cyclops Cave trail. A beach break is an optional addition; allow time and energy for the approach and climb back.
Compare the beaches →Marked trails to consider
| Trail | Distance | Walking estimate | Starting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konnoi–Cyclops Cave | 1.7 km | 45 minutes | Konnos Bay parking area |
| Aphroditi | 2 km | 1 hour | National Forest Park visitor-centre parking |
Plan your visit
Build the outing around one trail
Choose a starting point, then add a nearby stop if your time and transport allow. The park includes Agioi Anargyroi church and several scenery stops, but they should not all be treated as a single short stroll.
Prepare for exposed walking
Bring water and suitable footwear, consider the heat and stay on marked paths. Trail walking estimates exclude your bus-stop approach and breaks. Do not assume routes are shaded, flat or step-free.
Respect local access signs
Use permitted paths and viewpoints. Avoid cliff jumping and entering sea caves; respect any closures or restricted formations. Visitor-centre hours and current viewpoint access have not been verified here.
Getting there: choose your transport
Bus
OSEA routes 101/102 connect Ayia Napa, Cape Greco, Konnos and Protaras in opposite directions. The stop sequences include Kavo Gkreko, Sea Caves and Konnos Beach. Match a stop to your chosen starting point and check the final approach and return service. The checked timetable period ends 31 October 2026; consult OSEA for your date.
Check a bus journeyChoose the matching place in the planner. No stop or entrance has been automatically selected.Taxi
Book to a named trailhead or permitted scenery stop, and agree the return pickup point and time. Confirm the fare and waiting arrangement. Do not rely on finding a taxi at a remote trailhead after your walk.
Rental car
The official trail reference identifies Konnos Bay parking for the Cyclops route and visitor-centre parking for Aphroditi. Use the chosen starting point for navigation, follow signs and check local access. Parking availability and tariffs are not verified.
Keep exploring
Questions about your visit
Can I reach Cape Greco by bus?
Routes 101/102 serve named stops in the area. Choose a trailhead or scenery stop first, then check the bus stop and remaining approach. This guide does not verify a safe walking connection from every stop.
How long are the suggested walks?
The tourism authority’s 2026 hiking map lists Konnoi–Cyclops Cave at 1.7 km and 45 minutes, and Aphroditi at 2 km and one hour. Add the approach, breaks and your return journey.
Is this guide also useful from Protaras?
Yes. Cape Greco lies between the two resorts. Use your own starting point in the planner or agree a specific trailhead with your driver.
Sources and checked date
Information checked 2026-10-09. Suggested visit allowances are editorial. Check current access and transport for your travel date.
Visit Cyprus: Cape Gkreko National Forest Park ↗Visit Cyprus: 2026 hiking map and nature trails (PDF) ↗OSEA: current routes and timetables ↗OSEA: route stop sequences ↗