Konnoi – Cyclops Cave Trail

What you'll see

• Σπήλαιο του Κύκλωπα
• Turquoise views over Konnos Bay
• Coastal juniper scrub

Αξίζει να σταματήσετε

• Konnos Bay: Sheltered turquoise bay at the bottom of a winding road, with a café, sunbeds, toilets and showers.
• Agioi Anargyroi chapel: Clifftop chapel dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian, the 'Holy Unmercenaries'; the approach crosses uneven limestone with short steep sections, and some boat cruises from Protaras and Ayia Napa pass beneath it.
• Cape Greco Visitor Centre: Forestry Department centre in the park with shells, butterflies, birds, reptiles and fossils, including the skeleton of a dwarf hippopotamus from around 13,000 years ago, three large aquaria of local marine life, a café and a picnic site nearby. Hours change with the season, so check ahead (tel. 23 814412).

Πού να μείνετε κοντά

• Grecian Park Hotel, Konnos Bay (Protaras): Large hotel on the headland about 200 m from Konnos Bay, the nearest hotel to the park's eastern trailheads.
• Periyiali Konnos Villas Beach Resort, Konnos (Protaras): Beachside villa resort around 400 m from Konnos Bay, about 2.5 km from the national forest park.
• Leonardo Crystal Cove & Spa by the Sea, Protaras: Adults-only seaside hotel with a spa, about 2.7 km from Cape Greco National Forest Park.

Καλό είναι να γνωρίζετε

• There are several free car parks close to the main viewpoints and trailheads in the park.

Πριν ξεκινήσετε

• Carry at least 1.5 litres of water per person and a hat; there is little shade on many Cyprus trails from May to October.
• Start early in summer and avoid the hottest hours (12:00–16:00).
• Wear proper walking shoes: paths are often stony and steep in places.
• Οι διαδρομές μπορεί να κλείσουν μετά από πυρκαγιές ή καταιγίδες. Ελέγξτε την επίσημη σελίδα για την τελευταία ενημέρωση.
• Σε περίπτωση έκτακτης ανάγκης, καλέστε στο 112.