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Kavo Gkreko
Kavo Gkreko
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Kavo Gkreko
A
National Forest Park at the southeastern end of the island between
Agia Napa and Paralimni. The uniqueness of the area is not only due
to its natural beauty but also to the fact that it offers a wide
range of interests such as swimming, diving, towed parachute,
fishing, rowing, cycling, riding, climbing, airsports, and hiking.
The vegetation is dominated by coastal
shrubs of which the most frequent observed species is Juniperus
Phoenicea and plants such as chrysanthemums, wild onions, poppies,
anemones, mainly in spring time.
There are about 300 plant species in the
area, 11 of which are endemic. The fauna includes species such as
partridge, wood pigeon, crow, owl, as well as a large number of
migratory birds, which stop on the island chiefly to rest. These
include blackbirds, thrushes etc. Also observed in the area are
foxes, hares and various species of bats, reptiles and butterflies.
To date, 9 trails have been constructed in Kavo Gkreko - Paralimni
area.
Konnoi - Spilia Kyklopa
(Cyclop£s Cave)
Starting point: Konnoi Beach
Length: 2.4 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: A walk along the coast leading to natural caves,
the best known of which is the Cyclop£s cave. A kiosk operates on
Konnoi beach.
Konnoi - Agioi Anargyroi
Starting Point: Konnoi Beach
Length: 1.4 kms Time: 1/2 hour
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.
Agioi Anargyroi
(Circular)
Starting point: Church of Agioi
Anargyroi
Length: 2.3 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: Dense vegetation,
mainly Juniper Phoenicea, and a picnic site.
Agioi Anargyroi -
Thalassines Spilies (Sea Caves)
Starting Point: Church of Agioi
Anargyroi
Length: 4 kms Time: 2 hours
Points of interest: A beautiful walk
along the coast. The sea caves are accessible only by sea and the
area is suitable for diving.
Thalassines Spilies (Sea
Caves) (Circular)
Starting Point: Agia Napa-Kavo Gkreko
road, 6 kms east of Agia Napa.
Length: 3.6 kms Time: 2 hours
Points of interest: A walk along the
coast which at certain points is very steep and craggy.
Kavos
Starting point: Old quarry, parking area
Length: 2.5 kms Time: 1 hour
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.
PROTARAS AREA
There are three trails in this area
which is well known for its golden sandy beaches and its windmills.
Profitis Ilias - Konnoi
Beach
Starting Point: The little church of
Prophet Elijah. Access from the Kavo Gkreko - Paralimni Road. The
trail leads to Konnoi Beach.
Length: 8.5 kms Time: 3 hours.
Points of interest: A view from the
little church of Profitis Ilias. Chapels of Agioi Saranta and Agios
Ioannis.
Panagia - Agioi Saranta
Starting Point: Church of Panagia (the
Virgin) (300 metres to the left of the Kavo Gkreko - Protaras Road)
to the Church of Agioi Saranta
Length: 2.5 kms Time: 1 hour
Panagia - Agios Ioannis
Starting point: Church of Panagia (the
Virgin) (300 metres to the left of the Kavo Gkreko - Paralimni Road)
to the chapel of Agios Ioannis.
Length: 2.8 kms Time: 1 hour.
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