Holidays to Protaras, Cyprus

Situated on the East side of Cyprus, Protaras has been purpose-built to provide the ultimate beach holiday experience. The beautifully landscaped resort takes in some of the best sandy beaches and rugged coastline that the island has to offer.

Protaras is perfect for families, with great value all-inclusive hotels that come complete with several pools, bars and restaurants. Most hotels in the area are within easy reach of the stunning beach.

Whatever you like to get up to on your beach break, we’re sure you’ll find it in this ultra-convenient, family-friendly resort. Even the party animals are well catered for with the legendary Ayia Napa just a short taxi ride away.

Weather

Protaras experiences a subtropical, arid climate and more than 3,000 hours of sunshine each year, so it’s perhaps not surprising that so many tourists choose Protaras over other settlements on the island.

The days result in perfect beach weather while the nights, although notably cooler, are warm enough to make dining outside or strolling along the coast a pleasant affair.

As might be expected, the majority of holidaymakers choose to head out to Protaras during the summer, when the average daytime temperature remains consistently in the mid to late twenties.

Watersports are so popular here for the fact that sea temperatures off the coast of Protaras remain pleasantly warm from May right through to October.

While winters in the community are significantly cooler than the summers, temperatures remain higher than those back home, which means that even in December and January, Brits come here to escape the UK’s signature drizzle.

Beaches

The coastline here is considered to be some of the best that Cyprus has to offer. Fig Tree Bay is the main area for most visitors, from Brits looking to lounge on the sand and soak up the rays to more adventurous tourists seeking the thrills of windsurfing and jet skiing.

The beach even has its own small island, where swimmers can lie and dry off under the sun.

Fig Tree Bay isn’t Protaras’ only beach and the area offers easy access to several other sandy stretches, some of which have been granted Blue Flag status. Further up the coast, you’ll find more relaxed beaches, perfect for family games or a bit of snorkelling.

Things To Do

One of the most interesting excursions tourists can make after flying out on cheap Protaras holidays is to visit Varosha, a deserted holiday resort located around 40 minutes away. Consisting of crumbling high rises and abandoned villas, Varosha is guaranteed to take your breath away.

More akin to a scene from science fiction than a sight in modern-day Cyprus, Varosha draws large numbers of tourists looking to add a note of intrigue to their holidays. If you go, be sure to bring a camera.

Food And Drink

While staying in Protaras, why not try some of the traditional Cypriot dishes available in the area? Many of the local eateries serve hearty meat-based dishes, with specialists in this fare including Sizzlers Steak & Flambe House, Zucchini's and Mojito Bar & Grill.

The culinary offering in Protaras is especially varied, with restaurants and cafés offering Italian, Greek and even British meals – a welcome discovery for Brits missing more familiar dishes.

Eden Square is arguably the resort’s nightlife hub, with venues on the strip cranking up the volume as the sun goes down and the revellers head out for drinks, laughs and karaoke with friends.

For visitors seeking an even wilder night out, the famous clubbing resort Ayia Napa is located just five miles to the south west.