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. Restrooms, showers, and changing rooms are always available at no cost. In the summer months, there are lifeguards on duty. There are two beach volleyball court if you want to play with friends or with strangers in the mood for a game.

Several water sports opportunities at the Blue Flag Makronissos Beach include swimming and snorkelling in the crystal-clear waves of the Mediterranean Sea, but also paragliding, water skiing, going for a banana boat ride, S.U.P., kayaking, and wakeboarding, among others.

When you feel hungry, you don’t have to worry about where to find a bite at Makronissos Beach. There are several restaurants and food kiosks too. A small beach shop sells all the beachwear and beach essentials you need.

Not far from Makronissos Beach you can visit the archaeological site Makronissos Necropolis from the Hellenistic and Roman periods with 19 tombs carved in the rugged, rocky terrain.

If you want to experience an awesome beach party, head over to the famous Makronissos Kandi Beach club.

Makronoissos Beach is Ayia Napa, 17.5 km from the centre of Protaras.

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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.

Although secluded, the beach attracts many tourists and is appreciated by the locals too. Weekends tend to get crowded but you will still find a place in the sun. There are sun loungers and parasols, showers, restrooms, and changing facilities. A lifeguard on duty keeps an eye on the swimmers in the summer months.

The coastal area of the Konnos Bay is part of the Cape Greco National Forest Park and is fringed by pine trees, which create very picturesque landscapes. It’s a lovely spot to admire the wonders of nature, especially at sundown when the sky turns honey-gold.

Beachgoers can relax in the sun, or partake in a variety of water sports, including kayaking, water skiing, wakeboarding, parasailing, S.U.P., jet blading, jetpacking, and many others. Snorkelling is another fun pastime at Konnos Bay, especially with a SEABOB water sledge.

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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. Divers can expect to see the wonders of the sea and marine life like spotted sea bream, colourful parrotfishes and wrasses, squid, octopodes, starfish, moray eels, and elegant damselfishes. There’s also a small sculpture garden under the sea – which makes the diving experience even more interesting.

Other water sports practised in the waters of the Green Bay include wakeboarding, wakesurfing, water-skiing, and wakeskating with classes provided by Green Bay Water Sports and Wakeboarding Club.

The Green Bay Beach is less organized compared to other beaches in Protaras, however, you will find sun loungers and parasols. There’s also a small kiosk where you can purchase water, coffee, and refreshments, but there are no other facilities, although in high season there may be some food trucks not far away. The beach can be hard to find, but if you ask about the diving site, you will eventually reach it.

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