Bargain Package Holidays in Protaras
Summary
Holidays to Protaras are as popular as ever with holidaymakers searching for classic Cyprus holidays with plenty on offer. Couples, families and young groups of friends alike holiday in Protaras during the summer months to enjoy the lovely warm weather, four mile stretch of glorious beaches and host of things to do. Protaras is situated on the east coast of Cyprus between Ayai Napa and Paralimni and is less than an hour from Larnaca Airport. One of the nicest things about holidays in Protaras is its convenient layout, with most hotels, bars and restaurants scattered around Fig Tree Bay and Pernera Beach, which means that no matter where in resort you happen to be, you’re likely to be within walking distance of the beach and the main strip.
Getting there and getting around
Flights to Cyprus are available from many airports across the UK with a choice of two airports to fly into. On the south-western coast of Cyprus Paphos International Airport caters for passengers travelling to the western part of the island. The second airport is Larnaca International Airport, which is the main gate for passengers wishing to travel to Cyprus and is the larger of the two. Larnaca airport is where passengers travelling to Protaras will be flown into, creating a shorter transfer time. Hiring a car while on holiday in Protaras is an option if you wish to see more of what Cyprus has to offer.
Things to do
Protaras holidays offer a wealth of things to do but much of what interests most visitors is based around the beautiful beaches. Famous for its watersports, small huts dot the sands offering competitive prices on jet skis, banana boat trips and many more adrenaline pumping activities. You can also brave yourself and give bungee jumping a try, trek up to see the Troodos Mountains or simply enjoy a leisurely trek on horseback. For a memorable experience during holidays in Protaras, why not visit the Ayios Elias church on the hill. Here you can take in some superb views of Protaras and its surrounding area. Head up here early morning or late afternoon and catch a spectacular sunset over the region.
Food and drink
Discovering the food and drink is an important part of any getaway and there is plenty to look forward to on holidays in Protaras. Cyprus’ location between Europe, Africa and the Middle East create an exotic dimension to its Mediterranean dishes. The islands most famous dish is meza, meaning ‘little delicacies’ it consists of as many twenty dishes including dips, vegetables and a range of meat and fish dishes. Some would say it was very similar to tapas and tastes absolutely delicious.