Cape Greco

This is a rocky cape in the southeast of Cyprus, between the resorts of Ayia Napa and Protaras. Currently, this is the easternmost point of the territory controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, that is, the easternmost piece of the EU in fact.

The main attraction is the limestone sea caves along the coast, which the locals call 'palaces', with a whimsical, almost unearthly landscape. The cape itself is part of the national forest park, so rocks, bays and water play the main roles here.

Yes, since 1209, the territory has been recognized as an important ornithological zone: flocks of birds of prey pass through the cape during migration. You can see red-footed falcons, steppe buzzards, and buzzards - so binoculars won't hurt.

Local folklore scares the 'sea monster of Ayia Napa'. There is no evidence of its existence, so take this as an excuse to add drama to your cave photos, rather than a survival guide.

What's more, in antiquity it was called Cape Pedali. Strabo wrote that the trapezoidal hill above it was dedicated to Aphrodite, so the romantic mood here has ancient roots.