Protaras (Cyprus)

I have just returned from my honeymoon in Protaras, Cyprus and we have had a fantastic time. I will review the hotel that we stayed in separately (Capo Bay Hotel). Protaras is on the East side of Cyprus, near to Ayia Napa. It is in the Paralimni/Famagusta area. Protaras is purely a holiday spot, it closes from November to March and I mean CLOSES! But more of that later on. Protaras is next to Ayia Napa, but it is family orientated and does not attract the gangs of lads that Ayia Napa does. We were there for two weeks, one of which was half-term and the place was packed with families. Protaras ... more

This is a review of a package holiday to a specific hotel in Protaras rather than an overall review of the resort. Seven nights HB at the 4* Tsokkos Gardens Hotel, Protaras, Cyprus October, 2002 Through Goldensun - booked over the internet. We paid £844 each for two adults + £292 for one child. Our first visit to Cyprus Flight We flew with Eurocypria on the 10.10pm out of Gatwick arriving at Larnaca in the small hours. There was no in flight entertainment at all so don't forget your Walkman or a large paperback. The journey was a bit of a trial, fortunately our five year old slept on the plane ... more

I lived and worked in this area of Cyprus for two years and spent numerous holidays over there. One of the most striking things about the area is the friendliness of the people who tend to come from the local villages. Protaras is a purpose built resort with lots to offer in the summer season. The reason behind its development was the result of the main resort of Famagusta becoming inaccessible in 1974. There are some of the best beaches (outside of Northern Cyprus) to be found in this part of the island. Most beaches offer watersports including parascending, jetskis, waterskiing and pedaloes ... more

I went to Cyprus last year, and had a time of my life. The island is full of contrasts, from the sandy beaches on the east coast to rocky coves on the west. From dried up river valleys to glorious mountains where the air was SO fresh and clean. From green fields of various crops to barren landscape where goats roamed among the rocks looking for food. From superb motorways to dirt tracks. We were based in Protaras 10km. from Ayia Napa. It reminded me of Las Americas without the time share touts. Purpose built it was lacking in character but had everything one needs for a seaside holiday. Every ... more

I suppose he had personality, of a sort, but in the early hours of the morning, after flight delays, the last thing most people want is an all dancing, all singing, full of life coach courier determined to do his full repertoire, no matter how anyone else felt. Ugh! This is why I prefer to be an independent traveller and find my own way about. Mind you he had one good tip - olives! "Ladees", he said in his broken English, "Geeve your man ten oleeves a day and ee won't need Viagra and you will 'ave a verrry good 'oliday." We were in Cyprus on a last minute Package Deal and were travelling from ... more