7 Reasons to Add Protaras to your Bucket List

We have all dreamed off jetting off to a faraway tropical island where the sun shines endlessly, and the waters sparkle for miles on end right? What if you know the faraway tropical island dream is not so far away after all? Protaras is the new hot summer destination that makes your dreams come true!

Fig Tree Bay is one of the favourite beach spots amongst avid travellers seeking for the perfect wave. Mesmerizing emerald waters and velvety-golden sands make up this pictorial beach, transporting all its visitors into a dreamy-like state!

Made up of tiny golden cove encircled by soaring pine-covered cliffs, Konnos Bay is every beach lover’s dream setting. As you are heading for the beach, remember to stop for a second and soak in the jaw-dropping views of the bay from up above. The glistening blue waters are bound to hypnotise you!

Standing on a 100-metre tall hilltop, looking towards the azure Mediterranean Sea, Prophet Elias Chapel lures the hopeless romantics into its web. Prophet Elias is one of the topmost romantic spots on the island, a place where lovers take the big step and say I do, while the sun hits the horizon creating a magical fusion of reds throughout the sky.

Kataklismos Festival is an event that takes place during the summer in all the island’s coastal towns. Tiny and big stalls dot the coast, selling or offering loads of things to do, eat and play. Crowds fill the streets, joining in the festivities of the Holy Spirit. Live folklore musical and dancing performances are held, traditional games like the katzandi are played and traditional sweets and savouries are offered! Don’t forget to try the one-and-only loukoumades!

Within the heart of Ayia Napa, the island’s party hub lays the precious Ayia Napa Monastery. As excavations have revealed, the popular tourist resort was built surrounding a hidden underground cave, home to an ancient icon depicting the Virgin Mary. After having found the valuable icon, the Venetians, who at the time ruled the island, built the awe-inspiring monastery at the exact spot the icon was lifted from.

Water Park fun is always a huge hit amongst children and adults of all ages! Spend a day of fun and splish-splashing on the thrilling water rides and slides of Protaras Water Park!

The inspiring National Forest Park, Cavo Greco, offers its avid visitors lots of exciting things to do and see! Old and new visitors enjoy the park’s wonderful natural walking trails, hidden sea caves and breathtaking sea views.

As for accommodation, Louis Hotels have you covered! Choose one of the Louis Hotels in Protaras and enjoy the hospitality to the fullest. Our hotels include TUI Family Life Nausicaa Beach, St. Elias Resort, The King Jason Protaras, Louis Althea Beach, Louis Infinity Blu, Althea Kalamies Villas and Louis Nausicaa Luxury Villas!