8 days in Protaras Itinerary

Located along Cyprus's lovely Fig Tree Bay, Protaras is a family-friendly resort town with beautiful beaches and plenty of recreational activities.

Church of Saint Lazarus and Church of Profitis Elias will appeal to history buffs. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Larnaka Salt Lake. Get out of town with these interesting Protaras side-trips: Kyrenia (Kyrenia Castle, Bellapais Monastery, &more), Larnaca (Finikoudes Beach, Mackenzie Beach, &more) and Mavi Kosk - Blue House (in Guzelyurt). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Fig Tree Bay, admire the landmark architecture of Salamis Ancient City, enjoy the sand and surf at Makronissos Beach, and make a trip to Kantara Castle.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Protaras trip itinerary builder site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Larnaca International Airport, Ercan International Airport and Nicosia International Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Protaras can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.