Kavo Gkreko National Forest Park
Kavo Gkreko is located at the southeast edge of the island, east of Agia Napa and southeast of the occupied town of Ammochostos.
The main objectives of the Park are:
(a) Protection of landscape, nature and biodiversity.
(b) Promotion of recreation and tourism.
(c) Conservation and management of wild life.
For the accommodation of visitors, a small picnic site has been created. There is a refreshment kiosk, car park, bicycle track, network of walking trails with a total length of 16km and trail for horse riding.
Sights at the Park
The viewpoint «Kavos», Sea caves, Chapel of Ayioi Anargyroi, «Konnoi» sandy bay, «Cyclopas cave»
Flora
The area is characterised by sclerophyllous, evergreen vegetation, the well-known maquis which is dominated by Phoenicean juniper (Juniperus phoenicea). The total number of plant species recorded in Kavo Gkreko is about 400. Among them, 14 are endemic to Cyprus. Another 14 indigenous plant species are considered to be rare.
Fauna
Various species of mammals can be observed in the area like foxes, hares and hedgehogs, several species of reptiles like snakes and lizards and a big variety of butterflies. More than 80 species of birds, most of them migratory have been recorded in the area.
Inquiries : Lefkosia – Larnaka and Ammochostos Divisional Forest Officer, tel. 00357-22403704, Parks Officer, tel. 00357-22805533