Protaras, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean island country of Cyprus, is a resort town overlooking Fig Tree Bay's sandy beach. The town's main business is tourism and it is busy throughout the season from April to October, with the majority of visitors flying in from England, attracted by the warm, sunny weather. The town has a reputation for being more family friendly than the better-known Ayia Napa, five miles away, which is dedicated to youthful hedonism. The town has a good selection of shopping, and restaurants serve a wide range of cuisines, including traditional Greek, Indian, Italian and Thai.
Set in Protaras and featuring landscaped gardens that run down to Fig Tree Bay, the Capo Bay hotel has contemporary architecture. The grounds include two outdoor pools with a poolside bar plus a floodlit tennis court and a volley ball court. The hotel spa has a 15-meter indoor pool, sauna and jetted tub, and offers massages, and facial and body treatments. The 225 guestrooms have climate control, satellite television, minibars and private balconies with sea or mountain views. Elea Restaurant serves international dishes, with buffet and a la carte dining options available. The hotel runs a club for children, supervised by qualified staff.
Capo Bay Hotel
Iasonos 2
5311 Paralimni
Protaras, Cyprus
capobay.com
011-357-23-831101
The Vrissiana Boutique Beach Hotel has 136 rooms in a building with modern architecture influenced by a maritime theme. The hotel grounds are adjacent to the sands of Fig Tree Bay. Room amenities include satellite television, air conditioning, hair dryers and safe boxes. All rooms have balconies, many with sea views. The outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees, is by the beach, and has a poolside bar serving drinks and snacks. The hotel restaurant features Mediterranean cuisine and a sun terrace overlooking the swimming pool. Facilities at the on-site Wellness Center include fitness equipment and a sauna, Massage treatments are available.
Vrissiana Boutique Beach Hotel
Protaras Street
Paralimni, 5311 Cyprus
011-357-77-777444
tsokkos.com
This six-floor, modern hotel surrounded by gardens has an outdoor, lagoon-shaped pool adjacent to Fig Tree Bay beach, and is located in central Protaras. The 235 air-conditioned guestrooms come with balconies, satellite television, wireless Internet access, minibars and complimentary toiletries. Serving international cuisine, the Panorama Restaurant is open for dinner and has sea views, while the Lavada Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. The on-site Aquarius Health Club features an indoor heated swimming pool, jetted tub, sauna and fitness equipment. Massage treatments also are available. The hotel provides organized day-time and evening entertainment for adults and children.
Sunrise Beach Hotel
5310 Paralimni Cyprus
011-357-23-831501
sunrise.com.cy
