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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Protaras

11 stays · 10 aparthotels and 1 serviced apartments

Protaras is a resort in the municipality of Paralimni, on the south-east coast of Cyprus in the Famagusta District, with about 20,000 residents. Wikipedia describes it as quieter than Ayia Napa, with less of a club scene and a reputation for families and domestic Cypriot tourism. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Protaras suit that pattern: families get a kitchen and space for long beach days, and divers or couples staying a week or two can settle in rather than live out of a suitcase.

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Where to stay in Protaras

Fig Tree Bay

  • beach
  • families
  • first-time visitors

Fig Tree Bay is the best-known beach in Protaras and takes its name from a single fig tree said to have stood there since the 17th century. The Cyprus tourism portal describes fine golden sand and clear water, with toilets, changing rooms, sun beds and water sports facilities. It is a Blue Flag beach with lifeguards from April to October.

Stays in or near Fig Tree Bay

Green Bay

  • diving
  • couples
  • nature

Green Bay is described by Wikipedia as the premier site around Protaras for beginners practising scuba skills, with underwater statues; advanced divers favour Cyclops Bay on the Protaras-Ayia Napa border.

Cape Greco

  • nature
  • hiking
  • couples

Cape Greco is a headland between Ayia Napa and Protaras, within Cape Greco National Forest Park, and is known for sea caves in its limestone cliffs. Wikipedia says it is about a ten-minute drive from the centre of Protaras and the easternmost point of the government-controlled part of the Republic of Cyprus.

Paralimni town

  • local life
  • long stays
  • inland

Paralimni is the inland town that administers Protaras. It had about 15,000 residents in 2011 and functions as a commuter hub for workers in Protaras and Ayia Napa.

Getting around Protaras

The nearest major airport is Larnaca International Airport, which has scheduled flights to major European cities. The independent Cyprus By Bus site, which republishes information from the island's bus organisations including OSEA (Famagusta), lists Larnaca International Airport to Protaras among its popular journeys, and Wikivoyage describes roads reaching Protaras via Ayia Napa. Check the operators' current timetables before you travel, because routes change.

Wikivoyage describes Protaras as very walkable for a small resort and says there is no local public transport, so people hire cars or use rideshare services. Cape Greco is a ten-minute drive from the centre and Ayia Napa is around 10 km to the south-west.

Living in Protaras for longer

Longer stays in Protaras work best near Fig Tree Bay, where beaches, restaurants and services are close together, or in Paralimni, where local life revolves around the town rather than the resort. Our guide to long-stay accommodation explains what to check, and travelling with kids helps families choose.

Diving is a draw for longer stays, with sites such as Green Bay and Cyclops Bay near the resort. Wikivoyage reports no local public transport in Protaras, so plan how you will reach shops and sites beyond walking distance.

When to visit Protaras

The Cyprus tourism portal describes a Mediterranean climate with long dry summers and mild winters from December to February. Sea temperatures reach 27 °C in August.

April to May and September to October are described as the pleasant shoulder seasons for outdoor activities, and the sea stays around 16 to 17 °C in the cooler months. Lifeguards at Fig Tree Bay operate from April to October.

Fig Tree Bay and the diving sites of the east coast are the main draws, and Cape Greco is a short drive away. Neighbouring Ayia Napa is about 10 km to the south-west, and Larnaca International Airport is the main gateway (see our Larnaka guide); see the wider Cyprus overview for other bases.

Long-stay tips for Protaras

Of the 11 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 7 include some form of housekeeping and 7 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

6 properties list a full kitchen and 5 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 50 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Cyprus

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Ayia Napa, Limassol, Paphos City, Larnaka, Paralimni, Polis Chrysochous, Pissouri and Polis.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Protaras?

Fig Tree Bay is the most popular base for beach stays, with beach services and restaurants around it. Paralimni is an inland alternative, and divers may prefer to stay nearer Green Bay.

How far is Protaras from Ayia Napa?

Wikipedia gives about 10 km to the south-west of Protaras. Cape Greco lies between the two towns.

Is Protaras quieter than Ayia Napa?

Wikipedia describes Protaras as quieter than Ayia Napa, with less of a club scene and a reputation for families and domestic Cypriot tourism.

When is the sea warm enough to swim in Protaras?

The Cyprus tourism portal gives sea temperatures of up to 27 °C in August and about 16 to 17 °C in the cooler months, and describes summer (June to August) as best for beach and water sports.

Is there public transport in Protaras?

Wikivoyage says the town has no local public transport and is very walkable; the independent Cyprus By Bus site lists Larnaca airport to Protaras among its popular journeys.

How many aparthotels are there in Protaras?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Protaras.

Do aparthotels in Protaras have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Protaras have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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