Guidebook for Pernera-Protaras
Food Scene
Karas Fish Tavern
55 Kennedy AveVery good seafood and local dishes
Just Italian
52 Kennedy AveDry aged steaks and nice pizza
Pig N'Whistle
Kennedy AvenueIrish pub....good beer
Old Simos
E304one of the places for local food in the area
best baked haloumi cheese, a must try for local cuisine, in a very nice outdoor garden.
35 locals recommend
Mousikos Restaurant
best baked haloumi cheese, a must try for local cuisine, in a very nice outdoor garden.
Ttappis Tavern
92 Stadiouvery good grills and local food
known for the best kleftiko in Cyprus, the traditional national dish.
9 locals recommend
Costaris Restaurant
known for the best kleftiko in Cyprus, the traditional national dish.
Mr Cod
298 Leoforos Protara-Kavo Gkrekosimple&straight forward: fish&chips...good fish&chips
I will recommend this place in many sections: food, most complete list of beers, live entertainment, amazing staff
6 locals recommend
Malthouse Beer n Food
16 ProtaraI will recommend this place in many sections: food, most complete list of beers, live entertainment, amazing staff
Di Capilla seaside stories by chef louis papageorgiou
Παραλιακός πεζόδρομος Πρωταρά - Περνέραnice restaurant near the sea
seafood and traditional cuisine with a stunning view over the sea
43 locals recommend
Kalamies Restaurant
Περνέραseafood and traditional cuisine with a stunning view over the sea
La Cultura Del Gusto
italian cuisine
Vangelis Tavern Protaras
27 Protaralocal food in the middle of Protaras
Napoléa
61 Protaras Roadbest ice cream in the area, always fresh and tasty
bakery, sweets, coffee and pastries, ice cream, fresh sandwiches, take away food.....all you need in one place
88 locals recommend
Zorbas
4 Kennedy Avebakery, sweets, coffee and pastries, ice cream, fresh sandwiches, take away food.....all you need in one place
Zorbas By the Sea
7 Ιάσωνοςsame zorbas bakery near the Fig Tree Bay Beach, Protaras.
Best Souvlakia we tried....and the places and serving are an experience on their own. Yet another must try in the area.
Soukris Souvlakia
Best Souvlakia we tried....and the places and serving are an experience on their own. Yet another must try in the area.
Entertainment & Activities, Live music
Beautiful terrace- bar by the sea, with live music on selected days, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch-dinner menu.
8 locals recommend
Kohili Beach Snack Bar
Beautiful terrace- bar by the sea, with live music on selected days, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch-dinner menu.
Kalifi
5290 PoseidonosMalthouse Beer n Food
16 Protaravery nice live music in selected days
Teejay's Pub
Rockafellas Sports Bar
big bar with good service and tribute singers.
If you like water, music, adrenaline and fun this is the place to spend a day! No time to get bored.
192 locals recommend
WaterWorld Themed Waterpark
If you like water, music, adrenaline and fun this is the place to spend a day! No time to get bored.
Themed park with plenty of adrenaline-raising rides and games.
60 locals recommend
Parko Paliatso Luna Park
5340 Λεωφ. ΝησίThemed park with plenty of adrenaline-raising rides and games.
Luna Park
Small amusement park, near Protaras strip
Parks & Nature & Sightseeing
Capital of Cyprus, with an old pedestrian only city centre, rich in history and with a great impact as still-the only capital divided in two by a wall after the cypriot- turkish conflict.
52 locals recommend
Nicosia
Capital of Cyprus, with an old pedestrian only city centre, rich in history and with a great impact as still-the only capital divided in two by a wall after the cypriot- turkish conflict.
one of the easier trails in the area, only 700 m from spectacular Konnos beach, leads to this ancient cave, known in mythology and used by humans since the pre-Neolithic era. A stunning trail and beautiful scenery
13 locals recommend
Cyclops Cave
Κόννος - Σπηλιά του Κύκλωπαone of the easier trails in the area, only 700 m from spectacular Konnos beach, leads to this ancient cave, known in mythology and used by humans since the pre-Neolithic era. A stunning trail and beautiful scenery
secluded beach, with clear waters, accessible by boat from the sea or after trailing, from the land, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
14 locals recommend
The Blue Lagoon
secluded beach, with clear waters, accessible by boat from the sea or after trailing, from the land, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
A beautiful national park with many trails and cycling paths, amazing sea view suitable also for families having a medium difficulty trail.
96 locals recommend
Cape Greco National Forest Park
E307A beautiful national park with many trails and cycling paths, amazing sea view suitable also for families having a medium difficulty trail.
When the new and old meet together in art. Mythical beasts and ancient Gods portraits in contemporary sculptures, in a beautiful ark with sea view.
76 locals recommend
Sculpture Park
Kavo GkrekoWhen the new and old meet together in art. Mythical beasts and ancient Gods portraits in contemporary sculptures, in a beautiful ark with sea view.
Nice harbour with a walking area, colorful fish and tourist boats, seafood restaurants and close to Ayia Napa's beaches
34 locals recommend
Ayia Napa Harbour
1st OctoberNice harbour with a walking area, colorful fish and tourist boats, seafood restaurants and close to Ayia Napa's beaches
Bridge of Lovers
The perfect spot for a romantic sunset by the sea!
A small church on top of a hill, offering besides the spiritual connection, an amazing view over Famagusta district
57 locals recommend
Profitis Elias Hill Top
Προφήτη ΗλίαA small church on top of a hill, offering besides the spiritual connection, an amazing view over Famagusta district
Nice, small church, inside a natural cave, offers you a perfect stop while you trail from Profitis Ilias hill towards Konnos Bay.
7 locals recommend
Agioi Saranta Cave Church
Nice, small church, inside a natural cave, offers you a perfect stop while you trail from Profitis Ilias hill towards Konnos Bay.
A departure spot for touristic boats offering sightseeing of the Famagusta coast. Also part of the Pernera-Protaras walking coastal path. 40-50 minutes of boardwalk near the sea, lighten in the night and dotted with terraces, restaurants, benches.
Protaras Pier
Παραλιακός πεζόδρομος Πρωταρά - ΠερνέραA departure spot for touristic boats offering sightseeing of the Famagusta coast. Also part of the Pernera-Protaras walking coastal path. 40-50 minutes of boardwalk near the sea, lighten in the night and dotted with terraces, restaurants, benches.
Beaches
Nissi Bay
nice cocktails and a good DJ.....all by the sea!
Also known as Kapparis beach, close to the villa, with clear waters and good beach facilities. Kohili bar is on the cliff near it
18 locals recommend
Fireman Beach
Also known as Kapparis beach, close to the villa, with clear waters and good beach facilities. Kohili bar is on the cliff near it
A nice and small beach with the beautiful bars Kalifi and Granita.....Don't forget to spot the mermaid !
26 locals recommend
Malama Beach
A nice and small beach with the beautiful bars Kalifi and Granita.....Don't forget to spot the mermaid !
small beach, walking distance from the villa, with a cute boat port and a small beach church. Undersea adventures offers amazing experiences underwater!
Agia Triada Beach
small beach, walking distance from the villa, with a cute boat port and a small beach church. Undersea adventures offers amazing experiences underwater!
Small golf beach, also known as Crystal Springs because of the two natural springs that meet the sea near this beach. Walking distance from the villa as well.
6 locals recommend
Vrysoudia Beach
VrysoudionSmall golf beach, also known as Crystal Springs because of the two natural springs that meet the sea near this beach. Walking distance from the villa as well.
Golf-beach with a cute and very photogenic church. Kalamies restaurant is highly recommended for seafood and traditional dishes.
56 locals recommend
Kalamies Beach
Golf-beach with a cute and very photogenic church. Kalamies restaurant is highly recommended for seafood and traditional dishes.
Clear waters and watersport available. also easy access to Pernera area, with hotels, restaurants and bars.
10 locals recommend
Pernera Beach Hotel
Clear waters and watersport available. also easy access to Pernera area, with hotels, restaurants and bars.
I would connect this beach with Yianna Marie beach and Vrissiana beach. One after another, like a golden sand chain, with lots of restaurants, bars and terase, all needed facilities, very close to Protaras commercial area. You can also enjoy fun water activities from XS Watersports.
26 locals recommend
Sunrise Beach (Public Beach)
I would connect this beach with Yianna Marie beach and Vrissiana beach. One after another, like a golden sand chain, with lots of restaurants, bars and terase, all needed facilities, very close to Protaras commercial area. You can also enjoy fun water activities from XS Watersports.
Blue flag beach for the clear clean waters and all facilities. Perfect spot for a full day at the beach
131 locals recommend
Fig tree beach
Blue flag beach for the clear clean waters and all facilities. Perfect spot for a full day at the beach
One of the most amazing beaches in the area and definitely one of my favorites. Situated in small golf, surrounded by rocky cliffs, with all needed facilities and a spectacular view. You can choose to relax on the beach, enjoy a 20 min trail to cyclopes caves, rent canoe to the Blue Lagoon and other fun water sports from mike's watersports, enjoy lunch, refreshments or ice cream at the nearby terrace - restaurant, climb to the Cliff Bar (inside Grecian Park Hotel) for a delicious cocktail with a view.
145 locals recommend
Konnos Beach
One of the most amazing beaches in the area and definitely one of my favorites. Situated in small golf, surrounded by rocky cliffs, with all needed facilities and a spectacular view. You can choose to relax on the beach, enjoy a 20 min trail to cyclopes caves, rent canoe to the Blue Lagoon and other fun water sports from mike's watersports, enjoy lunch, refreshments or ice cream at the nearby terrace - restaurant, climb to the Cliff Bar (inside Grecian Park Hotel) for a delicious cocktail with a view.
Villages and historic or natural places
Beautiful village, with history and old buildings, suitable to visit for accessible trails around it.
28 locals recommend
Kakopetria
Beautiful village, with history and old buildings, suitable to visit for accessible trails around it.
Pano Lefkara
Small historic village, famous for its handicrafts and lace works.
One of the most beautiful mountain villages, built around a mountain river, offers tourists plenty to visit: arched bridges, UNESCO heritage monastery, a byzantine museum, a watermill, and the best spa hotel in Cyprus.
16 locals recommend
Kalopanayiotis
One of the most beautiful mountain villages, built around a mountain river, offers tourists plenty to visit: arched bridges, UNESCO heritage monastery, a byzantine museum, a watermill, and the best spa hotel in Cyprus.
Picturesque and traditional village near Trodos mountains known for its wineries and its beautiful village square.
82 locals recommend
Omodos
Picturesque and traditional village near Trodos mountains known for its wineries and its beautiful village square.
A beautiful village with its houses doting the hill, offers a 1 km trail, one of the best wineries of Cyprus, small taverns and scenic views
Lofou Village
A beautiful village with its houses doting the hill, offers a 1 km trail, one of the best wineries of Cyprus, small taverns and scenic views
One of the highest waterfalls in Cyprus, with a 12 m height, located near the touristic village of Platers. is accessible via a moderate natural trail thru the forest.
64 locals recommend
Caledonia Waterfalls
One of the highest waterfalls in Cyprus, with a 12 m height, located near the touristic village of Platers. is accessible via a moderate natural trail thru the forest.
A natural and mythological place in the same time, Adonis baths is known to be the place where Aphrodite and Adonis loved to bathe. It is also the dying site of Adonis in the arms of his lover. Nowadays the waterfalls eroded the soil and formed a small lake where people can swim and jump into from the surrounding cliffs.
73 locals recommend
Adonis Baths Waterfalls
A natural and mythological place in the same time, Adonis baths is known to be the place where Aphrodite and Adonis loved to bathe. It is also the dying site of Adonis in the arms of his lover. Nowadays the waterfalls eroded the soil and formed a small lake where people can swim and jump into from the surrounding cliffs.
The largest mountain in Cyprus, Trodos has its pick, Mount Olympus at almost 2000 m. It is accessible by car and once you decide to visit it you can very well stop at other amazing attractions nearby: Kykkos Monastery, several hiking trails that lead you thru the forest to waterfalls (Caledonia, Millomeris) UNESCO site of Archangelos Mihail Church and several other historic churches, local wineries and many hiking trails.
181 locals recommend
Troodos Hotel
The largest mountain in Cyprus, Trodos has its pick, Mount Olympus at almost 2000 m. It is accessible by car and once you decide to visit it you can very well stop at other amazing attractions nearby: Kykkos Monastery, several hiking trails that lead you thru the forest to waterfalls (Caledonia, Millomeris) UNESCO site of Archangelos Mihail Church and several other historic churches, local wineries and many hiking trails.