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Protaras (Greek: Πρωταράς) is a predominantly tourist resort which comes under the administrative jurisdiction of Paralimni Municipality in Cyprus. In ancient times, where Protaras is now located, stood the old city-state of Leukolla.[1] The city possessed a small safe harbour where Demetrius Poliorketes sought refuge in the year 306 BC, lying in wait for Ptolemy, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. In the ensuing battle, Ptolemy was defeated and fled to Egypt, leaving Cyprus in the hands of Demetrius for a short time. Protaras is also referred to as "the land of windmills", maintaining the nostalgic quality of the past.
Protaras has clear sky-blue waters and sandy beaches, the most well-known of which is Fig Tree Bay. Building on the success of Ayia Napa, located about 10 km (6 mi) southwest, it has expanded into a modern holiday resort of considerable size with tens of high capacity hotels, hotel apartments, villas, restaurants, pubs and associated facilities. Being quieter than Ayia Napa and having less of a club scene, it has a reputation of catering more for family and Cypriot tourism. Cape Greco is a 10-minute drive from the center of Protaras.[citation needed]
Protaras is a diving destination.[citation needed] Green Bay is the most popular dive site and has statues placed underwater for the thousands of first timers to enjoy while trying their scuba skills.[citation needed] The Blue Hole, the chapel, the Decosta Bay, Malama bay. Protaras most famous dive site for Technical Diving and Commercial Diver training is the Cyclops bay located on the border with Ayia Napa.[citation needed]
^The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, Leukolla.
for a short time. Protaras is also referred to as "the land of windmills", maintaining the nostalgic quality of the past. Protaras has clear sky-blue...
Conference team in Paralimni called Anorthosis Paralimniou. Protaras (Greek: Πρωταράς; Turkish: Protaras) is a predominantly tourist resort which comes under...
Fig Tree Bay is a sandy beach in Protaras of Paralimni in Cyprus. In 2011, TripAdvisor declared it to be the third best beach in Europe, though it dropped...
of Ayia Napa Municipality. It lies between the towns of Ayia Napa and Protaras, both tourist resorts, and is visited by tourists for its natural environment...
easternmost body of water that is formed by the Karpasia peninsula and Protaras. It is named after the city of Famagusta, which lies almost right in the...
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Kapparis is a coastal village in Cyprus near Paralimni and Protaras, and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and part of the Famagusta district. It is a relatively...
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Ilias Church, located on top of Munichia Profitis Ilias Church, located in Protaras Profitis Elias Church, located near Pano Lefkara Profitis Ilias Monastery...
British Sovereign Base in Dhekelia and in the tourism industry in Ayia Napa, Protaras, and Larnaca. Xylotymbou is famous for its many small churches/chapels...
Turkish forces since 1974. Ayia Napa is about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) from Protaras, which has also been developed as a tourist destination. According to a...
Amusements expanded its business opening another park in Protaras area, at Cavo Greco Avenue, called Protaras Fun Park. It’s a smaller park however it provides...
number arriving during the summer months. Whereas most eastern resorts like Protaras and Ayia Napa attracts the most of the island tourists during March to...
transport system. There is a shuttle bus system from/to Limassol, Nicosia, Protaras, Paralimni and Ayia Napa. Local buses are available at the airport to various...
citizens at a marina in Kuşadası. On 20 July 2019, a monk seal was spotted in Protaras bay area in Cyprus. On 27 January 2020, a young monk seal was recovered...
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million clients per year. There are Tsokkos Hotels in Cyprus and Egypt. Protaras Tsokkos Constantinos The Great Beach Hotel Tsokkos Vrissiana Beach Hotel...
2013 United Kingdom Edinburgh October 31- November 2 60 20 2012 Cyprus Protaras October 31- November 4 57 19 2011 Slovenia Bled October 19-23 51 18 2010...
Mesoyi, Kato Paphos, Pakhyammos, Episkopi, Limassol, Potamos Liopetriou, Protaras, Dhiorios, Pentadaktylos, Rizokarpaso. It has mostly been planted in hedges...
City are farmers or are employed in the tourism industry of Agia Napa and Protaras, trade, processing and crafts. The farmers involved in the cultivation...
unofficial international tournament ever held in Cyprus in the name of Protaras Open in 1996 and renamed Odessa International. In 1996 CY.V.F. upgraded...
The 3rd World University Beach Volleyball Championship took place in Protaras, Cyprus from 14 to 18 June 2006. The 2nd World University Boxing Championship...
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