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On the gorgeous and perhaps on one of the most well-known beaches of
Protaras stands the amazing Astreas Hotel Apts enjoying breathtaking
views of the famous Fig Tree Bay. More…
Farkonia hotel is a holiday paradise for all seasons.Located in
Protaras on the south east coast of Cyprus, it benefits all year round
of a mild climate and the warm Mediterranean sea. More…
Distinguished by its friendly and hospitable atmosphere, this modern
hotel is just a short walk away from the lovely Marlita Bay Beach,
where you can take advantage of excellent water-sport... More…
Situated in the centre of Protaras, with the finest crystal clear blue
waters and golden beaches, this exceptional, lively hotel with
distinctive colors, offers an impressive range of amenities. More…
Superbly situated on the glorious golden Sandy Beach, the hotel
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Protaras is the tourist resort of
Paralimni, in the South East of
Cyprus
within the
Famugusta area. Once it was
scrubland, sand and a golden beach. Now it has the Wild West
appearance of a town that has developed far too fast for its own good
- a greater affinity with Las Vegas than a typical Greek village
or small town. Some scrub is still there and luckily so too is
the golden beach - reputed to be one of the finest beaches on the
island.
By midday the main street of Protaras is unbearable due to the
heat, absorbed and reflected by the concrete surroundings. A
little landscaping and especially tree planting to break up the
harsh contours and give a little shade wouldn't go amiss. At night
Protaras is a cacophony of sound as each disco-bar tries to
outcompete its neighbours as they all vie for business. The best
that can be said for much of the architecture is tacky.
Planning control is poor, non-existent, or simply ignored. At
the Paralimni end of Protaras, near Sfinx Bar (formerly Maestro Bar), a huge McDonald's
sign has been erected that is an appalling eyesore. Clients at the
adjacent hotel will have from their balconies the view of a McDonald's
plus the stomach-churning smell of McD's junk food.
Globalisation
and McDonald's is
destroying local culture everywhere,
even a small place like Protaras cannot escape.
New for 2003, the road through Protaras was tastefully lined with bricks
(it must have cost a small fortune) and made one way. At either end
fountains around which the road curves, plus a few very well designed
shelters, which also serve as bus shelters for the
Paralimini-Protaras-Ayia Napa bus service. Sadly though, an
opportunity for landscaping was missed and no trees planted.
What is needed is a tree-lined street and a few squares and courtyards
planted with trees.
Since 2004 and Cyprus joining the EU, there has been a property boom in the construction of villas and apartments.
In the heart of Protaras, overlooking the sea, the exclusive development
of Tsoukkas Len Michael Beach, luxury villas and apartments, is
expected to commence in the autumn of 2006, and be completed by spring
2007. On the outskirts of Protaras and within and around Paralimni, can
be found many more developments of villas and apartments, many of which
are still under construction.
The disco bars in the centre of Protaras are in constant conflict
with the hotels and apartments. What is needed is a bulldozer to
flatten the lot and replace them with Greek tavernas.
Every other bar, even hotels are getting in on the act, has an Elvis
wannabe. All are absolute crap. The one exception being the 'Elvis' at
the Love Boat in the centre of Protaras. The Love Boat also has a very
good 'Tom Jones'.
Bars worth visiting are the Love Boat and Rockafellas. The coolest bar
in town is the Sfinx Bar at the Paralimni end of Protaras.
For a quiet drink try Nicolas Tavern or No 1 Restaurant.
There are three nightclubs in Protaras, or there were three, one always seems to be permamently closed – Q Club and Boogies.
Appearances can be deceptive. Protaras may not have any ruins
from ancient civilisations, the architecture may not be the
world's greatest, drunk karaoke singers and English DJs are not
everyone's idea of a good night out nevertheless it does have its
good points. The golden beach is still there gently shelving
into the clear blue unpolluted sea of the Mediterranean. The
night clubs, disco bars and restaurants are some of the best on
the island. The many hotels may not look much from the outside,
inside sheer luxury with food and service second to none. On the
beach are a variety of water sports, from peddle boats to jet
skis and paragliding. And beautiful girls working on their sun tans.
Protaras has a very wide range of eating places. If you want to eat in
the gutter there is McD's, through to Japanese and everything between.
The place to eat in town has to be Nicolas Tavern, a very popular traditional Greek-Cypriot taverna. The kleftico melts in your mouth. Also worth eating at is No 1 Restaurant.
A local down-market version of McD's, Delicious - the Inn Fast Food,
serves quality fast food throughout the night. It is packed at 2am, with
an amazing atmosphere each evening.
Protaras has been awarded the coveted EC Blue Flag in recognition
of the fine quality of its beaches.
On the outskirts of Protaras is a small attractive stone church
set atop a rocky crag - the Church of Ayios Ilias.
It is well worth a walk to the church and the climb to the top. From
the top there is a panoramic view of Protaras and the surrounding countryside.
New for 2006, a well-equipped net café with fast machines on the main
road a little way out of the centre of Protaras past the Sfinx Bar on
the corner. Internet access points with varying degrees of reliability
and speed can be found in the Sfinx Bar, Zodiac and Love Boat. Those
found in a few hotels are too expensive.
In the spring the cliffs and rocky shoreline are carpeted with wildflowers.
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Welcome to
Cyprus, an island of legends
that basks year-round in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun. A
storied past 10,000 years long has seen civilizations come and go and the likes
of everyone from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra stake their claim here - but
then, people do tend to get possessive when faced with such beauty. Aphrodite made her home on Cyprus,
and travellers throughout antiquity came here just to pay her tribute. TodayCyprus is a modern country that effortlessly
marries European culture with ancient enchantment. Here you will discover a
compact
world of alluring beaches
and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient
ruins that stir the
imagination, citrus groves
and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the
local café. A carefree
place where a sense of
timelessness is magnified by the kindness of the people. Step inside for
an in-depth look at an island that is as exotic as you imagine - and more
accessible than you might think.
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New for 2003, the road through Protaras was tastefully lined with bricks
(it must have cost a small fortune) and made one way. At either end
fountains around which the road curves, plus a few very well designed
shelters, which also serve as bus shelters for the
Paralimini-Protaras-Ayia Napa bus service. Sadly though, an
opportunity for landscaping was missed and no trees planted.
What is needed is a tree-lined street and a few squares and courtyards
planted with trees.
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