Golden sandy beaches is one of the major attractions of Protaras which is the tourist resort of Paralimni, in the South East of Cyprus within the Famagusta area. The wild Cyprus landscape with its typical scrubs descends from the hills touching the sandy golden beach - reputed to be one of the finest beaches on the island. Protaras has been awarded the coveted EC Blue Flag in recognition of the fine quality of its beaches.
In the spring the cliffs and rocky shoreline are carpeted with wildflowers.
There a many hotels elegant and modest yet most with sheer luxury with food and service second to none.
Protaras is located approximately half way between Ayia Napa and Paralimni, less than one hours drive from Larnaca International Airport. A regular local bus service runs from Paralimni to Ayia Napa via Protaras.
Watersports – Protaras is a true paradise for lovers of the sea and watersports. On the beach are a variety of water sports, from peddle boats to jet skis and paragliding.
Nightlife – Little Las Vegas that is what you find in Protaras. The night clubs, disco bars and restaurants are some of the best on the island.
Cultural heritage – On the outskirts of Protaras is a small attractive stone church set atop a rocky crag - the Church of Ayios Ilias. It is well worth a walk to the church and the climb to the top. From the top there is a panoramic view of Protaras and the surrounding countryside.
In this area you will find the magical landscape designed to the memory of Greek Nobel poet laureate George Seferis. The villages of this area are renowned for their fold poets and traditional song performers, who are regarded as the most inspired on the island.
You can admire a number of Byzantine and Frankish monuments and museums, the medieval monastery at the centre of Agia Napa, the hundreds of windmills in the sprawling fields and the many Byzantine churches scattered in the villages in this region.
“Kokkinochoria” – Red Soil Villages” The region is the main potato-producing area on the island and is known in this way thanks to the fertile red earth in which they grow.
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