Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airport
- LCA
- Nights
- 2–3
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 3
- Cyprus ↗Cyprus is in the EU but not in the Schengen area: a Schengen visa is not valid; check the entry rules for your nationality.
- Cyprus ↗Crossing the Green Line: carry your passport, cross only at the official points, and do not photograph the buffer zone or soldiers. Check that your hire-car insurance covers the north.
- Cyprus ↗Traffic drives on the left; hire-car roundabouts and junctions take practice.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Protaras112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Protaras, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?The euro (EUR) is used in the south; the north uses the Turkish lira, though euros are often taken.Cyprus-wide
- SIM or eSIMIn the south, Cyta, Epic and Primetel sell prepaid SIMs with passport ID; EU roam-like-at-home applies to EU SIMs.Cyprus-wide
- Tap waterTap water in towns is treated and generally safe, but much of it is desalinated and many residents drink bottled water; mountain villages vary — ask.Cyprus-wide
- TippingcheckTavern or restaurant: About 10% if no service charge; check the bill first.Cyprus-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cyprus-wide
- SafetyProtaras is safe for tourists; usual beach precautions apply.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets everywhere; in older buildings and villages paper goes in the bin, not the bowl.Cyprus-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 199 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday outside resorts; in summer…Cyprus-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLCA Larnaca Airport (Shuttle €17 (≈ US$20), taxi €75 (≈ US$90)‑95 to Protaras (2025 price).).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; rent a car or use Bolt for trips to nearby Ayia Napa or Paralimni.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (pub)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€12–15 (≈ US$14–18)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LCA Larnaca Airport (Shuttle €17, taxi €75‑95 to Protaras (2025 price).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Care
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Care
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Protaras: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; rent a car or use Bolt for trips to nearby Ayia Napa or Paralimni.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ayia Napa
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Car or Bolt, about 10 min
Nightlife and additional beaches.
Paralimni
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Car or Bolt, 5 min
Shopping and restaurants.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room (double)1 × 2 nights × €90 | €180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €70 | €280 |
| Shuttle Larnaca → Protaras2 × €17 · check | €34 |
| Bolt ride (5 km)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €55 |
| Trip total≈ €151 per person per day, bed included | €603≈ US$750 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (pub) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Fish souvlaki | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
| Dive day pass | €35–70 (≈ US$45–85) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public bus service within Protaras; rely on walking or car hire.
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); stay hydrated.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 199
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance199
Embassy
US consulate in Nicosia (check address); other embassies in Nicosia.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Larnaca → Protaras shuttle: about €17 (≈ US$20) per person, 49 min (check)
- Bolt ride within town: ≈ €12 for 5 km (3.1 mi)≈ €12 for 3.1 mi (5 km)
Say or show
- Συγγνώμη — Excuse me / Sorry (signómi)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (efharistó)
- Πόσο κοστίζει; — How much is it? (póso kostízei?)
- Πού είναι η παραλία; — Where is the beach? (poú íne i paralía?)
- Μπορώ να δω το μενού; — Can I have the menu? (boró na do to menú?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Protaras. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add car‑hire guide for A1/A3 routes.
- Link to dive‑centre booking pages.
Sources
- secondaryLarnaca Airport shuttle info
- officialCyprus tourism board
- secondaryWikivoyage: Protaras, revision 5216283 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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