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.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

PROTARAS BEACHES


Cyprus beaches protaras fig tree beach                        
 
FIG TREE BAY
Fig Tree Bay is the most popular beach in Protaras. Its name is derived from a fig tree that stands alone close to the beach. Golden sands and a buzzing day life and an even more frantic night life is the name of the game due to the many restaurants, bars, discos and cafes close by.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras louma golden coast beach                            
LOUMA BEACH
Found close to the main avenue in Protaras and the Pernara resort, Louma beach is a real pleasure to be on due to its soft fine sand and the surrounding constructed bay.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras bikini vrisi beach                       
VRISI BEACH III
This bay is lined with hotels, restaurants and bars for a complete day out for visitors, all in view of a beautifully scenic coastline.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras sunrise vrisi beach
                      
VRISI BEACH I
At the peak of the summer this lovely beach is buzzing with people. Crystal clear blue waters are shallow and you can see the seabed with its gorgeous 
fine white sand which visitors love to lay and walk on.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras madd beach
                   
 
KAPPARIS BEACH
Found near the Kapparis resort and very close to the main strip in Protaras, this beach is a small sandy beach with clear waters popular with tourists and 
locals alike. It is only an hour’s drive from Larnaca International Airport.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras pernera beach                        
PERNERA BEACH
Pernera beach is a small coastal resort about one kilometer from 3 small secluded beaches, ideal for those who would rather give the hectic Protaras 
and Agia Napa tourist resorts a miss
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras malama beach
                  
SKOUTARI BEACH
A small beach close to the Kapparis resort, it is very close to the main strip of Protaras. It is ideal for relaxation in a peaceful environment.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras xistaria beach
      
XISTARIA BEACH
Xistaria bay is a lovely small picturesque beach with a rocky shore and steep coastline, with beautiful clear waters and encompassed by various trees including eucalyptus.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras glifades and nisia beaches
                 
 
GLIFADES & NISIA BEACHES
Located south of Protaras beach it is an ideal place to avoid the summer crowds. Take a picnic here on the sandstone platforms lying on the shore.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras nausicaa beach
              
FIG TREE BAY NAUSICAA BEACH
Located on the beautiful southern coastline in Protaras. Three piers complete with ladders give you direct access to the crystal blue water.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras sirena beach
               
 
SIRENA BEACH
Sirena beach is a small secluded bay lying on a narrow stretch of sand just off the road between Protaras and Agia Napa. Sample the traditional Cyprus food here in a restaurant which has a tree for an umbrella! Sit back and take in the calming view.
 
 
Cyprus beaches protaras agia triada beach
                    
AGIA TRIADA BEACH
Agia Triada beach is a truly lovely place to be. Apart from the beautiful beach, there is a fishing harbor and a small humble chapel, just the place to find peace and wind down. Sun loungers are available.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing this list with us! Beaches of Cyprus are the best due to the fact that the fertile and diverse landscape for which Cyprus is famous can also be seen while you are simply lying on that golden sand and enjoying the warm sun. From the quiet backwaters of the western peninsula, to the lively resorts in the east, the island has something to offer for every taste.

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