Holiday villas in Protaras, Cyprus

Pernera is a small yet pretty harbour town on the eastern coast of Cyprus. It radiates a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere, so typical of the Mediterranean. The new floodlit boardwalk and coastal path means Protaras is now less than a 20-minute ocean-side stroll away from Pernera, day or night. The local water park in Pernera is ideal for families with its water rides, eateries and relaxing areas.

Fig Tree Bay It called Fig tree bay, after the fig tree(s) found there. On its north side there is a rocky cove beyond which the long Vrisi beach looms, while on the south a long 4 km long rocky stretch leads to Cape Greko (small coves some of them sandy, interrupt that stretch). Protaras bay beach together with Vrisi beach constitute the main beach area of Protaras. The island in the center of the bay contributes to the calmness of the water. The beach has good road access and many amenities. Inevitably it gets packed in summer. The beach has been awarded the Blue flag eco-label (www.blueflag.org) and has handicap facilities. There are excellent watersport and snorkeling opportunities in the vicinity. One can hike either to the north (after about 2.5 km on the coastal trail from the adjacent, almost 1 km long Vrisi beach, you will come to Louma beach), or to the south (it is about 1.5 km to Lombardi beach).

An ideal place to avoid the summer crowds, Green Bay beach is located to the south of Protaras beach. While the bay has few facilities save for the obligatory sun loungers and parasols available to hire, it is as good a spot as any for a leisurely swim. The small sandstone platforms to the south of the beach also provide a nice setting for a picnic.<br/>For those journeying to Protaras from Ayia Napa, it is worth noting that Green Bay is the first beach you will encounter en route.

Kapparis (Greek for capers!) Kapparis is an up-and-coming, peaceful and picturesque locality with easy access to the towns of Paralimni and Dherynia, and the resorts of Protaras, Pernera and Ayia Napa. Kapparis is untouched and unspoiled compared to the overcrowding in some resorts. It is a small village where the community is very friendly and who make time for holiday makers. The atmosphere is very relaxed and laid back, which makes it the ideal place for a chill out and get away from it all holiday.