PROTARAS - CYPRUS
Protaras tourist resort – Cyprus is one of Cyprus favourite seaside resorts for families on vacation. The beaches here have fine white sand and incredibly crystal clear and calm waters. Kids will love to splash about in safely and have a good time while you are sunbathing.
The town itself has an easy going vibe far from the hustle and bustle of bigger resorts. Most people who holiday here come strictly for lazy beach days, sunbathing and safe swimming.
The small church of Agios Elias is on a peak of a small mountain beside the main road. If you do feel like a short climb you enjoy some panoramic views along the entire coast to the south. At the north you can enjoy a stunning scene of the mountains.
Protaras has clear sky-blue waters and sandy beaches, the most well-known of which is Fig Tree Bay.
Protaras tourist resort – Cyprus is a diving destination. Green Bay, the most popular dive site has statues placed underwater for the thousands of first timers to enjoy. Start your scuba skills here. Also well known are the Blue Hole, the chapel, the Decosta Bay and Malama bay. Protaras famous dive site for Technical Diving and Commercial Diver training is Cyclops bay at the border with Agia Napa.
Snorkelling, the coastline around Protaras is a haven for any keen diver so give a go and enjoy it. Whether floating on the surface with a mask and snorkel or taking the deep, there are great sites to visit. These are Green Bay, Konnos Bay and Cape Greco, where divers can plunge into underwater caves, tunnels and reefs. Plenty of tour operators run daily excursions out of Protaras, providing all your equipment rental, transportation and a knowledgeable guide.
