Cape Greco
Cape Greco, also known as Cavo Greco (Italian for "Greek cape"; Greek: Κάβο Γκρέκο) and Poyraz Burnu in Turkish, is a headland in the southeastern part of the island of Cyprus. It is at the southern end of Famagusta Bay and forms part of Ayia Napa Municipality.
It lies between the towns of Ayia Napa and Protaras, both of which are popular tourist resorts. It is frequently visited by many tourists for its natural beauty. It is a protected nature park. From the high points on the cliff that rests at the cape one can view amazing sights out to sea.
According to local legend, it is also the home of the 'Ayia Napa sea monster'.
Cape Greco is a National Forest Park with unique flora and fauna and is under the administration of the Forestry Department of the Cyprus Ministry of the Interior.
Transmitter
At Cape Greco, there is a large mediumwave broadcasting station used by TWR. It has several mast radiators and broadcasts on 1233 kHz with 600 kW.
Photo gallery
Cape Greco view from the plane in 2012
Turquoise waters around Cape Greco in 2013.
Cape Greco caves for swimming
Volcanic boulder with coral prints
View from the height of Cape Greco.jpg)
Medium wave radio broadcast antennas on Cape Greco
See also
External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cape Greco. |
Coordinates: 35°00′N 34°01′E / 35.000°N 34.017°E