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Most beaches in Protaras adhere to the “Greening Cyprus Beaches” sustainable tourism initiative started by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO), the Travel Foundation UK, and the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) in 2010. The most popular and best-known beach in Protaras is Fig Tree Bay. Others worth seeing when you vacation here include Nissi Beach, Makronissos Beach with its pristine sands, and the tranquil Ayia Thekla Beach.
Ayia Thekla Beach is a splendid seaside destination, part of the Natura 2000 network of protected areas. It has soft, golden sand stretching about 300 meters along the coast. Clean and well-organized, it has the Blue Flag seal of approval from the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Close to the shore, a small islet serves as a natural breakwater, protecting the beach from the waves.
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The Fig Tree Bay is an enticing destination, famous as the site of a centuries-old fig tree (according to tradition, from the 17th century) – hence the name of the place. It has a beautiful 500 metres Blue Flag beach and is constantly maintained by volunteers of the Greening Cyprus Beaches sustainable tourism initiative. The sand is fine, and the waters clear enough to see the seabed and all kinds of little marine creatures.
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The Green Bay Beach is a secluded spot between Fig Tree Bay and Konnos Beach. It is favoured for its scenic seascape and clean waters, which are ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling. There are several companies close to the Green Bay Beach providing scuba gear and classes for all skill levels.
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Konnos Bay is a scenic beach in the north of Cape Greco National Forest Park, known for its calm waters, which provide safe swimming conditions for beginners and children. The water is so clean that you can see the seabed and starfish in the sand at the bottom.
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Less than thirty minutes drive from Protaras, Makronissos Beach is a stunning coastal attraction, with plenty to offer. It has sun loungers and parasols for rent, plus all the facilities you need for a relaxed, worry-free day of swimming and sunbathing.
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A short, twenty minutes drive from Leonardo Crystal Cove Hotel & Spa by the Sea in Protaras, Nissi Beach is a 500 metres stretch of sand. Nissi Beach got its name from an islet not far from the coast of Ayia Napa. It is a very busy beach, well organized, with sun loungers and parasols, some thatched, looking rather exotic compared to other beaches in the region.
Read MoreProtaras stands on the grounds of the old city-state of Leukolla. The modern resort is now favoured for its beaches and diving sites, but it also preserves its historic legacy with ardour and devotion. On an outcrop above the town, the Church of Profitis Ilias stands like a sentinel protecting the spiritual heart of Protaras. The Hellenistic tombs at the headland of the Fig Tree Bay are other ancient sites in Protaras. The Agioi Saranta cave church is a must-see in a rugged setting worth a day trip. You will also appreciate the wonderful treasure of Ayia Napa: a medieval monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Profitis Ilias is a treasured Greek Orthodox church on a rocky outcrop some fifteen minutes from the centre of Protaras. Its magnetic setting and stunning architectural features lure tourists to climb over 150 stone steps to reach its doors. It’s a tiresome walk, but well worth it, as the rewards are not only of religious nature. The views of Protaras from Profitis Ilias can only be described in superlative terms. The panoramic views stretch from Cape Greco all the way to Kapparis, and even to Famagusta on a clear day.
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The name Agioi Saranta translates into English as the Holy Forty – probably referring to the Forty Martyrs of Sabaste – a group of Roman soldiers of the Legio XII Fulminata killed by Roman emperor Licinius I in 320 AD when they refused to renounce their Christian fate. The feast day of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste is March 9, when many Christian devotes come to pay their respects at the Agioi Saranta Cave Church.
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A short drive from Protaras, Ayia Napa Medieval Monastery is a religious, architectural, and historical landmark, attracting hundreds of tourists as it counts among the most important monuments of its kind in Cyprus.
Ayia Napa Medieval Monastery no longer operates as a nunnery but hosts now a museum with a large collection of archaeological finds from the area, as well as icons and other religious artefacts, most of them from the private collection of Archbishop Makarios.
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