Joanna's Guidebook
Spartiatis Restaurant Konnos ( konnos 79, Protaras 5297)
Spartiatis restaurant is located in Konnos area next to grecian park hotel. It is worth visiting, great view of Konnos beach, it makes the best fish meze in the area, also a visitor gets to sample the traditional greek meze.(tel :23 831386).
Konnos Beach
Sightseeing
Cavo greco is located on protaras avenue main road, there is a sign showing where to turn. It is a national forest park with a combination of rocks, caves and coves. It is ideal for swimming, diving,boat trips,walking and cycling in the beautiful nature trails.
It is worth mentioning that on the one side of the cape the sea is calm and serene and on the other is rough and dangerous full of water currents(be careful of currents if you go swimming there).
96 locals recommend
Cape Greco National Forest Park
E307Cavo greco is located on protaras avenue main road, there is a sign showing where to turn. It is a national forest park with a combination of rocks, caves and coves. It is ideal for swimming, diving,boat trips,walking and cycling in the beautiful nature trails.
It is worth mentioning that on the one side of the cape the sea is calm and serene and on the other is rough and dangerous full of water currents(be careful of currents if you go swimming there).
It is built on a steep cliff in protaras,was built in 1984, to visit the church you have to climb 156 stairs,difficult task but the view from up there is a big reward,one can see from above the area surroundings and also the bay below.
57 locals recommend
Profitis Elias Hill Top
Προφήτη ΗλίαIt is built on a steep cliff in protaras,was built in 1984, to visit the church you have to climb 156 stairs,difficult task but the view from up there is a big reward,one can see from above the area surroundings and also the bay below.
Thalassa is a greek word for sea and the museum is named after it, its purpose to promote awareness of the marine heritage of Cyprus from past to present times.(entrance fees:adults :4€, children 1.50€).
31 locals recommend
Thalassa
14 Kryou NerouThalassa is a greek word for sea and the museum is named after it, its purpose to promote awareness of the marine heritage of Cyprus from past to present times.(entrance fees:adults :4€, children 1.50€).
Outdoor activities
Moonshine ranch is located very near Konnos villa, it offers horseback riding for young and old, no previous experience required. It takes you on a one hour ride around Konnos bay, Cape Greco and close areas to Agia Napa and Protaras(open all week from 09.00-8.00 , for reservations contact the owner Angelos on 99605042).
Moonshine Ranch
E4 European Long Distance PathIt is the home of 1000 species such as piranhas,stingrays,turtles,crocodiles,penguins and many more. Take a walk in the relaxing tropical gardens(12,500 m2).
68 locals recommend
Ocean Aquarium
It is the home of 1000 species such as piranhas,stingrays,turtles,crocodiles,penguins and many more. Take a walk in the relaxing tropical gardens(12,500 m2).
One of the biggest themed waterparks in Europe, it has more than 25 waterslides and attractions , the whole family can spend a whole day there and not get bored.
192 locals recommend
WaterWorld Themed Waterpark
One of the biggest themed waterparks in Europe, it has more than 25 waterslides and attractions , the whole family can spend a whole day there and not get bored.
It is located in agia napa on nissi avenue. It covers an area of 25000 square meters with more than 25 attractions. Another good place to spend your day, entertainment for both young and old.
60 locals recommend
Parko Paliatso Luna Park
5340 Λεωφ. ΝησίIt is located in agia napa on nissi avenue. It covers an area of 25000 square meters with more than 25 attractions. Another good place to spend your day, entertainment for both young and old.
The marina is located on one of the most beautiful stretch of coastline in Cyprus. Both residents and guests can engage in swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling in the clear mediterranean waters(for those who seek adventure they can go cliff diving or do watersports).
Apart from activities mentioned above the marina offers both residents and guests, unique dining, nightlife ,recreational and shopping experience.
12 locals recommend
Ayia Napa Marina
The marina is located on one of the most beautiful stretch of coastline in Cyprus. Both residents and guests can engage in swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling in the clear mediterranean waters(for those who seek adventure they can go cliff diving or do watersports).
Apart from activities mentioned above the marina offers both residents and guests, unique dining, nightlife ,recreational and shopping experience.
Nightlife
The busiest part of agia napa is the square, lots of bars, nightclubs are located there ,by night time the streets are crammed with people wanting to have a taste of the nightlife there.
15 locals recommend
Ayia Napa Square
The busiest part of agia napa is the square, lots of bars, nightclubs are located there ,by night time the streets are crammed with people wanting to have a taste of the nightlife there.
Protaras nightlife varies from agia napa, there are bars , nightclubs and restaurants that people party up to the early hours but the entertainment is not so wild like in Agia napa. Recommended for families with children, always something to do in protaras.
60 locals recommend
Protaras
Protaras nightlife varies from agia napa, there are bars , nightclubs and restaurants that people party up to the early hours but the entertainment is not so wild like in Agia napa. Recommended for families with children, always something to do in protaras.
City advice
Getting around
Means of transport
There are a lot of ways to move around the area, bicycles for nature lovers and athletic types, beach buggies, motorcycles, cars, hiring a taxi,hiring a car for the duration of your holidays and finally public transport.(bus itineraries with times for each route available upon arrival from the CTO(cyprus tourism organisation) , also a map of the area as well).
Don't miss
Activities available
Lots of activities both in protaras and agia napa for the benefit of visitors(portrait drawing, tattoo with henna, hair brading ,singing and many more). One thing , you will not get bored.
Customs and culture
Highlighting customs and cultures.
Cypriots are hospitable people by nature, like meeting people with different cultures. The concept of family is very important, children even after they grow up still live with their families, they attend family lunches and dinners, in short they do everything to keep the family bond strong. Elders are respected ,so are pregnant women. Cypriots especially elders are more conservative so it would be better to be covered after going to the beach, also should you visit a church or monastery to be fully dressed(no showing legs when entering the church or monastery).
What to pack
Items to bring with you for your holidays
It is important to bring with you lots of light clothing as the summers in Cyprus tend to be very hot, also a good idea to have a pair of flat shoes for walking, flip flops for the beach and the pool, one pair of high heels for your night outings. Suntan lotion, antimosquito repellent, painkillers like panadol can all be acquired from pharmacies without any prescription( if you need pills that require prescription better bring them along to be on the safe side). Finally it would be wise to have with you plug adaptors(Cyprus uses the british style 3 pin) as well as your cords and chargers.
Useful phrases
Useful phrases to help you communicate with locals
Kalimera: word for good morning, Kalinikta: word for goodnight, Efharisto: thank you, Parakalo:you’re welcome, Pou einai oi toualetes:where are the toilets, Stasi leoforeiou:bus stop, farmakeio:pharmacy, isigia:cheers, ti ora einai:what time is it, harika poli: pleased to meet you, gia sou:hello,pos se lene:what is your name, trapeza:bank, iperagora:supermarket