Protaras · Cyprus

Konnos Bay

A compact sandy bay tucked beneath wooded slopes on the northern side of Cape Greco.

Konnos Bay dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Typical visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Cape Greco & Ayia Napa
Last checked
10 Aug 2026

Why visit

Konnos Bay is worth including because it shows a softer, more sheltered side of the Cape Greco coast. The beach sits below pine-covered slopes and connects naturally with nearby walking routes, allowing a coast day to combine swimming, viewpoints and forested paths. Seasonal crowding and beach services vary, so current conditions should be checked. The stop works especially well when placed beside nearby sites from the same region, because the contrast in landscape, architecture or historical period makes the wider character of Cyprus easier to understand.

What you will see

  • Curving bay.
  • Wooded slopes.
  • Clear water.
  • Links to Cape Greco trails.

History

Konnos Bay is a natural inlet within the Cape Greco coastal landscape. Its sheltered form and surrounding slopes distinguish it from the more open beaches nearby.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow time for the surrounding landscape or historic streets where these form part of the site context.

  2. 2

    Check current official information before relying on a particular entrance, service, crossing arrangement or interior visit.

About Cape Greco & Ayia Napa

South-eastern Cyprus is shaped by limestone headlands, sheltered bays, sea caves and historic sites around Ayia Napa.

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