Read the reviews of tourists about Protaras for 2019-2020. What do they write about the weather, hotels, beaches, sea and excursions in one of the best resorts in Cyprus? Prices for holidays in 2021. Pros and cons of holidays in Protaras. Tourist advice.
Reviews about the weather in Protaras
The island has comfortable weather all year round. The holiday season lasts from April to the end of October. They start swimming in the sea in May. In summer, it is very hot in Protaras - in July and August, the thermometer rises to +35 ... + 40 ° С, and there is no rain.
Tatiana Lemesheva: "The temperature in August reached + 32 ° C. Evenings are warm + 22 ... + 23 ° C. A pleasant respite after the heat of the day. You can take a walk in pleasure and sit on the open terrace of the restaurant and breathe in the sea air."
According to tourists, the weather in Protaras is very good during the velvet season.
Tatiana: "Until September 20, from 11 to 15 o'clock, the sun warms up strongly. After the 20th it is more comfortable, but at night + 22 ° C. It seemed to be cool. After the 20th there were more vacationers with children. The sea after 16:00 was very warm." ...
In the off-season, resort life comes to a standstill, and many hotels are closed for a break.
Protaras hotel reviews
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The seaside town is small in size, but there is a lot of accommodation for tourists. Those looking for comfort stay in large 4-5 * hotel complexes. According to tourists' reviews, 3 * hotels, budget guesthouses and family apartments are popular in Protaras. The cheapest way is to rent an apartment from local residents. An apartment with one or two rooms starts from € 30 per night.
Find out about the best 4-5 star hotels in Protaras.
To make your vacation in Protaras a success in 2021, study the reviews of tourists about hotels. Learn about all the nuances and make your choice!
Review of Tsokkos Protaras Beach 4 * hotel:
Alexxx88: "Tsokkos Protaras Beach 4 * is an inexpensive hotel, tours to it are in the middle price category. If you go to the sea, and not sit in a hotel room, take it."
Review of Tsokkos Polycarpia 4 * hotel:
nastik86: "In Tsokkos Polycarpia 4 * the room is large, white and clean, there are minor errors in the repair, but these are trifles. Cleaning is normal, towels were changed often, linen was changed once a week. I liked the food."
Review of the hotel Tui Fun And Sun Anastasia Beach 4 *:
Berkana7: "Hotel Tui Fun And Sun Anastasia Beach 4 * I recommend for grandmothers, grandfathers, children. There are no hard climbs, descents. Everything is close."
There are hotels that some tourists did not like.
Review of Tsokkos Marlita Hotel Apartments 4 *:
El 1770955: "The only plus of Tsokkos Marlita Hotel Apartments 4 * is its proximity to the beach. Music thunders from nearby cafes and hotels so that you can't hide anywhere! The room is in such a sad state that even the presence of a kitchen and a second room does not amuse it."
Reviews about the beaches and the sea in Protaras
Protaras is often referred to as the best beach resort in Cyprus. In and around the city there are many sandy beaches with a convenient gently sloping entrance to the sea and large areas of shallow water. Changing cabins, toilets and showers are equipped everywhere, and vacationers can rent sun loungers and parasols.
The best beaches of Protaras in 2021, according to tourists:
- Fig tree beach
- Konnos Bay
- Sunrise
- Trinity
- Pernera
- Luma
- Marlita
- Mazura
- Lombardi
Yumos19: "There is a beautiful, warm sea on Fig Tree Beach. Not far from the coast is an islet to which it is easy to swim, but it is better to go out on it in slippers (very sharp stones). It is interesting to snorkel around the island."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Protaras
Look for excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
Prices for excursion services in hotels and street agencies are practically the same. According to tourists, excursions with Russian-speaking guides to the mountain villages of Troodos, to the picturesque Cape Greco, to the shrines of the island, to Ayia Napa and to ancient monuments on the southern coast of Cyprus are popular in Protaras.
A child in Protaras will not be bored! The resort has a large water park and oceanarium. In large hotels, small tourists are greeted with play areas, "paddling pools" and sports grounds.
Read reviews of tourists about excursions in Protaras and choose those routes that you like best.
Alyona: "The material of the excursion" Cyprus in one day "is very diverse and interesting, it includes the history of Orthodox shrines and traditions of the way of life, as well as a detailed presentation of the history of the conflict between the north and the south." More about the excursion →
Tatiana: "I liked the excursion" Salamis - Famagusta. " than to find out ". More about the excursion →
Pros and cons of vacation in Protaras
A quiet, cozy town ideal for a calm and measured holiday on the seashore. Everyone who visited Protaras in 2019 and 2020 liked the resort.
pros holidays in Protaras in 2021, according to tourists:
- No need to apply for a visa.
- Warm climate and clean sea.
- Wonderful beaches. Fig Tree Bay is one of the ten best beaches in Europe.
- Nearby is the Kavo Gkreko National Park - a real gem of the island
- Interesting excursions in Cyprus.
- The resort has a lot of greenery.
Latailes: "The streets of the city are teeming with vibrant vegetation. Lots of grass, trees, flowers."
Minuses:
- From June to early September, it is very hot in Protaras.
- The resort is crowded during peak season.
- Not all hotels are close to good beaches.
freya2014: "Protaras is an ordinary village, with three shops (where everything you need) and one big METRO, no entertainment at all."
Vacation tips for Protaras
Protaras is a young resort, and there are no special sights to be found here. To get to know the past of Crete, plan more excursions. For self-guided promenades, head up to St. Elijah's Cathedral and watch the Magic Dancing Waters in the resort center.
marynicc: "A great way to shed those extra pounds from the hospitable taverns of Protaras is to climb the observation deck, located on a steep 115-meter cliff. The reward will be the recently restored Church of St. Elijah and the best panoramic view of the city."
The most accessible form of transport in the resort is buses. They walk around the city and between the rural areas of Cyprus. It is convenient to use a taxi. In Protaras there is a taxi service at the hotel receptions. The trip will cost twice as much as a bus, but cheaper than a regular taxi, because the car carries up to 10 passengers.
It is customary in Cyprus to tip maids, hotel porters and taxi drivers. In restaurants and cafes, a 10% service charge is usually included in the bill, so there is no need to tip.
For shopping, we advise you to go to Limassol, Larnaca or Nicosia.
In Protaras, especially at night, there are a lot of mosquitoes. Use repellents!
