national park
Cape Greco National Forest Park
Rocky headland at Cyprus's southeast tip with sea caves, natural arches and a coastal road loop from Ayia Napa to Protaras.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Ammochostos, Cyprus · Europe
Protaras is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ayia Napa, 6km from Cape Greco National Forest Park.
Protaras is a town located in Ammochostos, Cyprus. With a population of 20,230, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Protaras sits in Cyprus, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Famagusta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Protaras to your route.
Protaras (Greek: Πρωταράς) is a predominantly tourist resort that falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Municipality of Paralimni in Cyprus. In ancient times, the area now known as Protaras, was home to the old city-state of Leukolla. The city had a small, safe harbour where Demetrius Poliorketes soughtRead more
refuge in 306 BC, lying in wait for Ptolemy, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. In the ensuing battle, Ptolemy was defeated and fled to Egypt, leaving Cyprus briefly in Demetrius's hands. Protaras is also known as "the land of windmills" which preserves 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. Building on the success of Ayia Napa, located about 10 km (6 mi) to the southwest, it has expanded into a modern holiday resort of considerable size with dozens of high-capacity hotels, hotel apartments, villas, restaurants, pubs and associated facilities. Being quieter than Ayia Napa and having less of a club scene, it has a reputation for catering more to families and domestic Cypriot tourism. Cape Greco is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Protaras.
Protaras is a popular diving destination. Green Bay is the most popular dive site and features underwater statues for thousands of first-timers divers to enjoy while practising their scuba skills. Other notable dive sites include The Blue Hole, The Chapel, Decosta Bay, and Malama Bay. Protaras's most famous technical diving site is the Cyclops Bay, located on the border with Ayia Napa.
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Protaras is located in Ammochostos, Cyprus, Europe. The coordinates are 35.0125 latitude, 34.0583 longitude.
Protaras has a population of approximately 20,230 people, making it a town in Cyprus.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Rocky headland at Cyprus's southeast tip with sea caves, natural arches and a coastal road loop from Ayia Napa to Protaras.
6 km · about 10 min drive
beach
Sandy bay with a shallow sandbar to a small islet at Ayia Napa, one of Cyprus's most visited beaches, with paid parking.
9 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
Seasonal salt lake beside Larnaca airport that hosts flamingos in winter, ringed by a road and the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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