Anchorages in Cape Greco & Southeast Cyprus
The dramatic southeastern tip of Cyprus — home to Cyprus's finest marine protected area, gin-clear limestone coves, and one of the Mediterranean's most spectacular diving destinations. Konnos Bay, Fig Tree Bay, and Agia Napa Marina within easy reach of the Cape Greco Natura 2000 MPA.
Cape Greco Natura 2000 MPA — Anchoring Prohibited in Core Zone
Cape Greco and the surrounding marine area is a designated EU Natura 2000 Marine Protected Area (Special Area of Conservation). Anchoring is strictly prohibited within the MPA core zone — yellow mooring buoys provided by the Cyprus Dept. of Fisheries must be used (May–October). Fines of €500 or more apply. The park boundary also extends into the sea from Cape Greco National Forest Park. Posidonia meadows are EU-protected throughout Cypriot waters — snorkel to verify a sand patch before dropping anchor in any bay.
Verified Anchorages — Cape Greco & Southeast
10 anchorages
Konnos Bay
Cove of Konnos · Kou Konnos · Konnos Beach
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Fig Tree Bay
Paralimni Bay · Protaras Beach anchorage · Fig Tree Beach
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Cape Greco MPA (Mooring Buoys)
Akrotiri tis Greko · Cavo Greco · Cape Greco marine reserve
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Protaras Bay
Paralimni Bay north · Protaras anchorage · Paralimni coast
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Green Bay
Prasino Bay · Agia Napa Green Bay · Cove north of Cape Greco
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Agia Napa Marina
Ayia Napa Marina · Agia Napa harbour · Agia Napa port
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Makronissos Beach Anchorage
Makronisos Bay · Agia Napa west anchorage · Makronissos
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Limnara Bay
Limnara Beach anchorage · Agia Napa east bay · Limnara cove
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Paralimni Fishing Anchorage
Paralimni coast · Deryneia Bay · Famagusta Bay south
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Vrysoudia Bay
Vrysoudia anchorage · Cape Greco south bay · Cavo Greco south
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Cape Greco Region — Key Facts
- !Cape Greco MPA: Anchoring prohibited in the Natura 2000 core zone. Use yellow Dept. of Fisheries mooring buoys (May–October). Fines €500+.
- !SE/S swell exposure: Most bays face the open Levantine Basin — easterly swell can develop rapidly. Monitor 48-hour forecasts carefully.
- !Ferry route: Limassol–Beirut ferry passes SE of Cape Greco — maintain watch on VHF Ch 16 and keep clear of fast commercial traffic at night.
- !Water clarity: Among the best in the Mediterranean — visibility 25–35m throughout the Cape Greco area. Exceptional diving and snorkelling.
Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep
At Cape Greco, easterly swell can roll in overnight without warning. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously — essential when anchored near the MPA boundary or in exposed Levantine Sea conditions.
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