Protaras

I have been to Protaras 4 times and I love it! Developed a slight fear of flying so havent been for 2 years but have so many fond memories. The first time I went was in 2001 when it was much cheaper. Food was stupidly cheap (it still is cheaper than UK but not much). The beaches are clean and beautiful (fig tree bay in particular). The 'strip' has something for everyone, however I can see why people say its similar to Blackpool as it is so 'English' there. Not really the place to experience the Cypriot culture. But, nonetheless an enjoyable location for a holiday. Plenty of eateries along the strip, including my favourites: Only Fools & Horses bar where ...  Read the complete review

very dissapointed with protaras. the island itself was nothing very special to look at, fig tree bay was crowded but clean, to eat out was very pricey and the whole place is full of brits! if you want to feel like your on holiday dont come here. .. corny intertainment down the strip every evenings like elvis lookalikes, and beatle mania my whole family agreed we would never return!!!!!!!! ........

I suppose he had personality, of a sort, but in the early hours of the morning, after flight delays, the last thing most people want is an all dancing, all singing, full of life coach courier determined to do his full repertoire, no matter how anyone else felt. Ugh! This is why I prefer to be an independent traveller and find my own way about. Mind you he had one good tip - olives! "Ladees", he said in his broken English, "Geeve your man ten oleeves a day and ee won't need Viagra and you will 'ave a verrry good 'oliday." We were in Cyprus on a last minute Package Deal and were travelling from Larnaca airport to our resort of ...  Read the complete review

Protaras is a purpose built resort with lots to offer in the summer season. There are some of the best beaches (outside of Northern Cyprus) to be found in this part of the island. Most beaches offer watersports including parascending, jetskis, waterskiing and pedaloes. BEACHES * Fig Tree Bay is the most famous with its tiny little island lying within the bay. The sand is quite fine and facilities include watersports, sunbeds and umbrellas. In the height of summer though I have found that you can hardly move - especially at weekends when all of the locals descend. There is also a reasonably priced restaurant at the top which have a superb range of sandwiches ...  Read the complete review

Loved it . Full opinions to follow - Advantages: Great beaches, Great food, Friendly people - Disadvantages: A lot of building work going on, Can be noisy, The dreaded "loo bins"