Episkopi Bay
Episkopi Bay is located on the southern coast of Cyprus, between Paphos and Akrotiri. On the other side of Akrotiri is Akrotiri Bay.
Episkopi Bay viewed from Kourion
Episkopi Bay (Greek: Κόλπος Επισκοπής; Turkish: Piskobu Körfezi) is a bay on the south-western shore of Cyprus, between Paphos and Akrotiri. It is famous for its beaches and fish restaurants. Despite the Turkish invasion and ensuing ethnic division of Cyprus in 1974, a number of Turkish Cypriots chose to remain in the area.
Episkopi Bay is a nesting ground for green and loggerhead turtles, both of which are on the IUCN list of endangered species. Episkopi Turtlewatch is a local volunteer group dedicated to the conservation of the turtles and their nesting beaches.
Coordinates: 34°38′N 32°50′E / 34.633°N 32.833°E
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