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Beaches Attractions In Protaras

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Protaras is a predominantly tourist resort which comes under the administrative jurisdiction of Paralimni Municipality in Cyprus. In ancient times, where Protaras is now located, stood the old city-state of Leukolla. The city possessed a small safe harbour where the Athenian Demetrius Poliorketes sought refuge in the year 306 BC, lying in wait for Ptolemeos, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. In the ensuing battle, Ptolemeos was defeated and fled to Egypt, leaving Cyprus in the hands of Demetrius for a short time. Protaras is also referred to as the land of windmills, maintaining the nostalgic quality of the past. Protaras has clear sky-blue...
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Beaches Attractions In Protaras

  • 1. Fig Tree Bay Protaras
    Fig Tree Bay is a sandy beach in the resort of Protaras, Cyprus. In 2011, TripAdvisor declared it to be the third best beach in Europe, but it dropped to 13th place in 2013.As with all beaches in Cyprus, access to the public is free, whilst bed and umbrella hire is chargeable. A municipal car park provides parking within a short walk. The sandy beach stretches for 500m and the waters are clean enough for the beach to have been awarded blue flag designation. The beach, which runs the length of its own cove, takes its name from the fig trees located close to the coast. There is an uninhabited islet easily reached by swimming through the shallow waters, the location of which provides a good shelter for the rest of the beach. The islet is covered with low level local vegetation. In contrast to...
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  • 3. Kapparis Beach Protaras
    Kapparis is a coastal village in Cyprus near Paralimni and Protaras, and 15 kilometres from Famagusta. Most buildings there are new. There some air raid shelters at Kapparis built during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Visitors from the UK and Greece come to the village on holiday, and there are a number of places to eat. The beach in Kapparis is called Fireman's Beach, because it's near the fire station upon the cliff top. It was owned by Britain in the 1950s. It is in the Famagusta district 30 miles from Larnaca. The main road though Kapparis is called Kennedy Ave.
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  • 6. Nissi Beach Ayia Napa
    Nissi Beach is a well-known beach in the resort of Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The beach stretches for 500 metres and the water is clean enough for the beach to have been awarded blue flag designation. The beach, which runs the length of its own cove, takes its name from the small islet of Nissi located close to the coast. The uninhabited islet can be easily reached on foot through the shallow waters and its location provides a good shelter for the rest of the beach. The islet is covered with low-level local vegetation. Nissi Beach has become a popular destination for clubbers following live programs transmitted through BBC's Radio 1 Roadshow during the summer tourist season since 2002. Nissi Bay Beach Bar is very popular with locals and tourists alike, playing music throughout the day and organizi...
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