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Protaras

Protaras lies on the east coast of Cyprus. It comes under the administrative jurisdiction of the municipality of Paralimni. In ancient times, where Protaras now stands, the old city-state of Leukolla was located.

The countryside around here has red rich soil and is famous for windmills which were used to draw water from underground aquifers to irrigate the surrounding farmland. Unfortunately, most of the windmills are now derelict having been replaced by electric or diesel pumps. Before the advent of tourism, the rich farmland surrounding Paralimni was the source of the area's wealth, and is of great importance to this day.

From Larnaca airport, transfer time is about an hour and a half. Protaras is a man-made resort which covers ten kilometres of coastline. It was built mainly to supply the demand of British holidaymakers wanting cheap holidays. Although having a lively nightlife, it is very family orientated with lots to see and do. Protaras does not pretend to be the true Cyprus. It is a mixture of hotels, apartments and restaurants. It does, however, have wonderful sandy beaches which are its main attraction. These beautiful beaches are popular for watersports and, in particular, diving. Boat trips run along the coastline from Protaras to Cape Greco.

There is much to see and do besides the activities on the coast. The Palaces are a series of rock formations which have been carved by the action of the sea over the centuries and which give the appearance of fine architecture.

Located in nearby Portaras is the Ocean Aquarium which houses more than 1,000 different species of undersea life.

Wonderful panoramic views of Protaras and the surrounding countryside can be seen from the top of Ayios Llias.

Between Ayia Napa and Protaras is the Cape Greco National Park - an area of natural beauty which has a stunning coastline formed of craggy headlands and secluded bays. This is a favourite area for scuba diving, swimming and snorkelling. An abundance of flora and fauna is found here. Juniper and Cistus flower for most of the year and you will also find Rununculus, Narcissus and Anemones. Beautiful walks on the headlands bring spectacular views and bird watchers come here to witness the many species of migratory birds in the spring. It must be noted that the farthest part of the cliff is a military zone and therefore is out of bounds.

People from this part of the world enjoy festivals and May is the time for the flower festival with brightly decorated floats festooned with brightly coloured flowers. The festival of Kataklysmos is at Whitsun which marks the end of May with folk songs and dances as well as water games on the beaches of Protaras. In late June music, dance and theatrical performances can be enjoyed at the International Arts Festival.

The shops in Protaras provide all the holiday essentials as well as gifts and souvenirs. Although there are a number of clothes shops and jewellers, shoppers would be advised to visit Ayia Napa where they will find many shops selling tax-free designer goods. Cyprus excels in handcrafted goods and the Cypriot government have fortunately recognised the value of this by creating the Cyprus Handicraft Service. There are a number of official shops located around the island. There are also many more unofficial shops in all the resorts which sell high quality goods at reasonable prices. Embroidered linen, ceramic pots and Lefkara lace are popular holiday souvenirs.

A regular bus service runs from Paralimni to Ayia Napa via Protaras. The town has been awarded the EC Blue Flag which means that its beaches meet stringent quality standards. One of the benefits of being a Mediterranean island is abundant year-round sunshine and Cyprus is no exception. In fact, Cyprus has almost ideal weather with sunny days and fine temperatures virtually every day and is the ideal place for cheap holidays. Extremes of temperatures are rare, meaning Cyprus has something to offer every month of the year. Seasonal weather fluctuations are not drastic.

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