protaras

protaras
Protaras (Greek: Πρωταράς) is a predominantly tourist resort which comes under the administrative jurisdiction of Paralimni Municipality in Cyprus. In ancient times, where Protaras is now located, stood the old city-state of Leukolla. The city possessed a small safe harbour where the Athenian Demetrius Poliorketes sought refuge in the year 306 BC, lying in wait for Ptolemeos, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. In the ensuing battle, Ptolemeos was defeated and fled to Egypt, leaving Cyprus in the hands of Demetrius for a short time. Protaras is also referred to as "the land of windmills", maintaining the nostalgic quality of the past.
Protaras has clear sky-blue waters and sandy beaches, the most well-known of which is Fig Tree Bay. It has expanded into a modern holiday resort of considerable size with tens of high capacity hotels, hotel apartments, villas, restaurants, pubs and associated facilities. Protaras has a reputation of catering more for family and Cypriot tourism. Cape Greco is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Protaras, and is considered one of the most beautiful places on the island.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Protaras Area

Protaras Area

Cape Greco

About 4km to the south of Protaras, the rocky coast of Cape Greco marks lands’ end at the southeast tip of the island. Patrolled by a lighthouse and military installations, the furthest limits of the cape are strictly out of bounds. Further inland however, the cape’s idyllic clear waters are a perfect retreat for snorkelers or swimmers who want to avoid the busy beaches of nearby Protaras.

Kapparis

Approximately 5km north of Protaras, Kapparis is a growing locality on the borders of Turkish controlled Cyprus. A quiet location increasingly popular with holiday home buyers and retirees, visitors will most likely come to relax at nearby Fireman’s beach or to sneak a glimpse of Varosha, the cross-border ‘ghost town’ abandoned and uninhabited since the 1974 Turkish military invasion.
While Kapparis has a smattering of restaurants and bars, the area is nowhere near as lively as Protaras, making car hire a necessity for many holidaymakers. Visitors to the area can however participate in a variety of water sports at Kapparis bay.

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Paralimni

Approximately 10km northwest of Protaras, Paralimni is the largest town in the local area with a population of over 11,000. In the aftermath of the Turkish invasion of 1974, this once insignificant village was transformed in to the administrative and financial centre of Greek controlled Famagusta.
Paralimni (translated in to English as “by the lake”) takes its name from a neighbouring stretch of water that rises in the winter months. A pleasant town with a sprinkling of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, Paralimni offers a welcome escape from the tourist melee of the nearby resorts.
Three churches dominate the centre of the town, the most notable of which – Panayia – contains an interesting ecclesiastical museum. An open air theatre, attractive gardens and fountains can also be found just beyond the town square.

Pernera

Situated on the northern outskirts of Protaras, Pernera is a small coastal resort popular with couples and families seeking a holiday destination away from the hustle and bustle of Ayia Napa and Protaras. Ideal for beach holidays, Pernera is less than 1km from three small sandy beaches that are quieter and less crowded than their shoreline counterparts in Protaras.
The centre of Pernera has a selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants to visit as well as a small but active harbour from where boat trips can be taken. Regular bus services are also available from the centre of the resort, offering transport to the livelier Protaras strip and Paralimni’s wide assortment of shops.
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