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Voykit pocket guide · Cyprus
Protaras
Spend 2–3 days in Protaras: walk Fig Tree Bay, visit Cape Greco, and dive or relax on the beach.
Protaras is a compact seaside town on Cyprus' southeast coast. Its main attractions are beaches – Fig Tree Bay, Green Bay, and Cape Greco – plus easy access to diving centres. A short stay lets you walk all sights, enjoy water sports, and still have time for a relaxed evening.
- Country
- Cyprus
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- The euro (EUR) is used in the south; the north uses the Turkish lira, though euros are often taken.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- In the south, Cyta, Epic and Primetel sell prepaid SIMs with passport ID; EU roam-like-at-home applies to EU SIMs.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 199
- Plugs
- Types G · 240 V · 50 Hz · British three-pin sockets; bring a UK adapter if you come from continental Europe or the Americas.
- Tipping
- Tavern or restaurant: About 10% if no service charge; check the bill first.; Café: Leave the coins.; Taxi: Round up.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or night.; Guide or boat crew: €5–10 a person for a day.
- Water
- Tap water in towns is treated and generally safe, but much of it is desalinated and many residents drink bottled water; mountain villages vary — ask.
- Toilets
- Western toilets everywhere; in older buildings and villages paper goes in the bin, not the bowl. Beach toilets at Blue Flag beaches.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Beer (pub) | €4–6 |
| Fish souvlaki | €5–8 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–15 |
| Dive day pass | €35–70 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LCA · Larnaca Airport
- Shuttle €17, taxi €75‑95 to Protaras (2025 price).
Typical fares
- Larnaca → Protaras shuttle
- about €17 per person, 49 min (check)
- Bolt ride within town
- ≈ €12 for 5 km (3.1 mi)≈ €12 for 3.1 mi (5 km)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; rent a car or use Bolt for trips to nearby Ayia Napa or Paralimni.
See and do
Known for
- Fig Tree Bay beach
- Cape Greco nature park
- Church of Ayios Ilias
- Dive centres (Poseidon, Silent Blue)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ayia Napa | Car or Bolt, about 10 min | ≈20 min total |
| Paralimni | Car or Bolt, 5 min | ≈15 min total |
Sleep
- Hotel zone near Fig Tree Bay
- Walkable to beach, restaurants and dive centres; ideal for 1‑night stays.
- Protaras town centre
- Close to shops, bars and bus stop for regional routes.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsignómi |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώefharistó |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;póso kostízei? |
| Where is the beach? | Πού είναι η παραλία;poú íne i paralía? |
| Can I have the menu? | Μπορώ να δω το μενού;boró na do to menú? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a smile; friends and family kiss on both cheeks; avoid: Being brisk — small talk first, business second
- Hospitality: Accept a coffee or a sweet when offered in a village; it is part of the visit; avoid: Refusing everything; one small taste is enough
- The Cyprus issue: Listen if people bring it up; many have family stories from 1974; avoid: Offering opinions on who is to blame
- Churches: Light a candle if you wish (small donation), keep voices low; avoid: Shorts, bare shoulders and flash photography
- Dress in town: Casual but covered; shirts on away from the beach; avoid: Swimwear in shops, villages and churches
- Time: Relax: meals and meetings run slower than in northern Europe; avoid: Rushing a waiter for the bill — ask for it when ready
- Naming: Use the English or local name of the side you are on; avoid: Using Greek names in the north or Turkish names in the south in a pointed way
Scams and watch-outs
- No public bus service within Protaras; rely on walking or car hire.
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C; stay hydrated.
Protaras is safe for tourists; usual beach precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Protaras yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fig Tree Bay beach
- Cape Greco nature park
- Church of Ayios Ilias
- Dive centres (Poseidon, Silent Blue)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Larnaca Airport shuttle info: www.rome2rio.com/map/Larnaca-Airport-LCA/Protaras#r/Shuttle/s/0
- Cyprus tourism board: www.cyprus.com.cy/en
- Wikivoyage: Protaras, revision 5216283 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5216283
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/protaras). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.