Protaras Travel Guide

  The Popular Fig Tree Bay Beach in...
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  • The Popular Fig Tree Bay Beach in Protaras
      The Popular Fig Tree Bay Beach in...
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Pro

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  Great beaches, not too crowded 


Con

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  Very charter tourish! 


In a nutshell

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  Charter City! 

 

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The Fig Tree Bay beach

The Fig Tree Bay beach, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  A stretch of a long sandy beach with crystal waters at the Fig Tree Bay coast.A busy crowded beach most of the time with shallow waters ideal for children, and much activity of beach sports.I came here the first week of October and I felt as if it was June or July in Greece.... 

Take long Walks and explore the area around you!

Take long Walks and explore the area around you!, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  I had long walks by the coastal beach road of Protaras and I want to share some photos with you.There are many Palm trees in Protaras and beautiful estates.I urge people who visit Protaras to take long strolls and explore the area.There are hidden gems on the coast, so take... 

Unbeliebly Crystal Turquoise Waters !

Unbeliebly Crystal Turquoise Waters !, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  Tip: Don't swim for days in the same beach. There are so may beaches for you to explore and I am sure you will be surprised each time from what you find. Turquoise crystal waters are all over the coasts of Protaras On a recent trip I had in Cyprus I spent 5 days here. I... 

Hotels  

Capo Bay Hotel

 1 Review and 300 Opinions  We spent a week at this hotel on a Half Board basis. We had a nice room overlooking the beach and... 

Odessa Hotel

 1 Review and 321 Opinions  Odessa Hotel belongs to the family run Cypriot Company of Tsokkos, -the name only guarantees... 

Restaurants  

TO ELLINADIKON: Cypriot Cuisine !

TO ELLINADIKON: Cypriot Cuisine !, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  I had dinner one night here while at Protaras.I loved the style, the interior décor and thought to drop in and have a look.Then I returned late in the afternoon to check and see if the look matches with the taste!There is a live music and bouzouki every night, and people... 

The Sofa Sofa Bar and Restaurant: Huge Gourmet Dishes, excellent taste!

The Sofa Sofa Bar and Restaurant: Huge Gourmet Dishes, excellent taste!, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  I arranged to have my dinner at the Sofa Sofa Restaurant while in Protaras and I came here with a friend.My friend who knows well the place told me that it is a new restaurant, just a year old, and I should try it for sure before returning to Greece. She knows that I love... 

Nightlife  

Love Boat: A quality Cocktail bar

Love Boat: A quality Cocktail bar, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  I had a mojito cocktail at this bar late one afternoon while I was in Protaras.I found the Love Boat cocktail bar very attractive, nicely decorated and very active and lively at nights.It is on the main hotel road further down Vrissiana Hotel. You cannot miss it. 

Stonehenge Bar: Wild and Crazy at Night!

Stonehenge Bar: Wild and Crazy at Night!, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  I visited Stonehenge bar while in Protaras.The lady and owner is Malamo and I stopped there for a beer and some snacks.In the evening it gets wild.The bar is very close to the roundabout of the Fig Tree Bay.I recommend it to people who love crazy loud music. Malamo is the... 

The Bliss Bar: A Quality Bar, the Ultimate Summer spot!

The Bliss Bar: A Quality Bar, the Ultimate Summer spot!, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  I dropped by the Bliss Bar for a cocktail after dinner before my night stroll in the area. The bar is located on the main hotel road of Protaras in front of the Vrissiana Boutique Beach hotel.Thank God there are still bars like Bliss in the area and I believe this unique bar... 

Transportation  

EMAN - Daily Excursions around the island!

EMAN - Daily Excursions around the island!, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  EMAN Travel and ToursIt is about English guided excursions Programme(2011) the guided tours start in May and end the last day of October. These daily excursions are very popular and you can find or ask for the leaflets from the reception of the hotel you are staying. Check... 

OSEA Transport Organisation

OSEA Transport Organisation, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  Summer 2011 OSEA Eco Famagusta District Transport OrganisationSummer 2011 Find all details on routes through the district of LarnacaAdult ticket price is just ONE Euro!! Unbelievable but true.I used such bus from Protaras to Larnaca just to test the duration and see if what... 

Intercity Buses to Protaras and Agia Napa

Intercity Buses to Protaras and Agia Napa, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  Find all the information you might need through the thread I give below.There is daily bus service, even during the weekends as from summer 2010, the company is very reliable, and the buses depart exactly on the time mentioned.Routes for all the main cities: Larnca,... 

Shopping  

(anywhere): Be clever when you buy Local Products

(anywhere): Be clever when you buy Local Products, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  The products I mention below can be found anywhere on the island and especially in touristy areas.What To Buy: If you come to Cyprus you will surely buy anything that has to do with leather.This can be a leather suitcase, (even if it is not leather, the quality is good and... 

Anywhere!: Things to Buy from Cyprus

Anywhere!: Things to Buy from Cyprus, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  The most popular sourvenir are the leather bags, and suitcases.Even if you don't choose a leather one, still you can buy a normal suitcase of good quality and in a good price.Secondly, silverwork is popular and you can find plenty of these in the silverwork stores which can... 

Local Customs  

Cyprus Tourism Organisation

Cyprus Tourism Organisation, Protaras

 grayfo Says:  Leoforos Protaras - Kavo Gkreko 356CY 5296 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Show respect

Show respect, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  It is best to avoid discussion of the various merits of the Greek-Turkish divide and events beginning in 1963 in some quarters. Any sully of Archbishop Makarios will be looked down upon. Discussions on the political situation should be prohibited. 

Stay Safe

Stay Safe, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  Cyprus is a remarkably safe country, with very little violent crime. Cars and houses frequently go unlocked. That said however, it is wise to be careful when accepting drinks from strangers, especially in Ayia Napa or Protaras, since there have been numerous occasions of... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Plan your Wedding in Protaras

Plan your Wedding in Protaras, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  All you need is –LovePlanning a wedding or your honeymoon in Protaras?I believe the most appropriate company to undertake and organize a memorable wedding is the Tsokkos company.This destination is one of the most popular in the whole of Europe. I find Protaras an earthly... 

Getting Married in Protaras (Paralimni) Town Hall

Getting Married in Protaras (Paralimni) Town Hall, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  I have been to Paralimni in Protaras a year ago and the mayor was telling us that many tourists go there to have their weddings. I am giving below the thread to check this out.Protaras is a beautiful summer resort and the people at the Townhall will give you all the info you... 

Favorites  

Internet Access

Internet Access, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  Internet access is increasingly available in tourist centres in the guise of internet cafes and side rooms equipped with monitors. Prices vary, and in hotels or private resorts you may find it a bit more expensive. Many cafes now offer free wi-fi access. If you go to the Mc... 

Electricity

Electricity, Protaras

 greekcypriot Says:  Cyprus operates on a 230 V, 50 Hz electrical system using the 3-pin British plugs. 

 
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Q:  Planning to visit Protaras early July anybody know anywhere that has two bed apartments, I can only find Tsokkos Flora apartments... 

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A: Hi - check out www.homeaway.com. You'll find some that meet your requirements on there. Check the ones with reviews. 

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PROTARAS AND THE FIG TREE BAY POPULAR BEACH

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 Protaras beaches are among the most beautiful in Cyprus ….if not the very best in the Mediterranean! Back-to back hotels line the waterfront, with hundreds of other smaller or bigger hotels,... 

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A Purpose Built Resort

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 Protaras is a purpose built resort. The building work still continues as a result of the property boom on the island. The most publicised beach in Fig Tree Bay. I'd recommend it in March, April time... 

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Protaras

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 Protaras is a fully-fledged resort full of hotels, restaurants and the occasional disco. The beach is ideal for swimming; the sand shelves gently into the clear blue sea, which includes excellent... 

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Great family place

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 I was in Protaras (or Fig Tree Bay as the charter company called it) in 1996. It was a one week vacation with my family. Protaras is a small city with a lot of hotels and a great sandy beach. They... 

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Our first trip to Cyprus

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 Our first trip as a couple without our kids seemed like I'd lost my right arm at the time, but that was ten years ago and now it's quite normal to go off with my husband either with friends or just...... 

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