A Map of Protaras in Cyprus
The map of Protaras in Cyprus finds the town on the south east of Cyprus, is the second largest resort in the Famagusta area (Ayia Napa being the largest) and due to major construction and regeneration has gone from an area of scrub and wasteland to what it is today - a hugely popular tourist resort. A map of Protaras in Cyprus shows it is a small town with some of the longest and most beautiful beaches, with golden sand and clear blue waters on the island.
Cyprus property for sale in popular in this beautiful area which has two distinct personalities – the holiday hotspot where budget self catering Cyprus apartments are great for family holidays and the bustling holiday season lasts from May to the end of October. After that the resort basically shuts down and as long as you are aware of that and enjoy having the place to your self to enjoy the beaches and few local tavernas that stay open you will not regret your choice, buyers here love the difference.
The resort of Pernera on the map of Protaras in Cyprus shows it lies to the north of Protaras and offers similar opportunities for sun-worshiping with a number of resort complexes and budget self catering Cyprus apartments and other Cyprus property for sale. At one time Cyprus property for sale was cheaper around this area than to west of the island, this has been equalising over the past few years, but it still possible to pick up a bargain and great investment.
On the map of Protaras in Cyprus you can locate beautiful beaches and historical sites. Known to the locals as Nissi, the numerous tiny islands off the coast of Protaras have been found to house several important artefacts. Excavations have found a settlement that is thought to be Neolithic and have unearthed lots of remains of houses, pottery, stone implements and tools.
The coastline of Protaras really is beautiful, lined with numerous features such as sea caves, arches, stacks, jagged cliffs, bays and small isles, they all add its quirkiness and charm. The most well known beach is Fig Tree Bay, named because of the fig tree that was thought to be brought over by invaders in the 17th Century. If you enjoy walking then follow the attractive coastal path that runs all the way form Protaras to Ayia Napa which takes in some impressive cliffs, sea caves and a number of Roman ruins.
This area of Famugusta is popular with local second home owners as well as other Europeans, especially the British which has created an integrated community rather than an ex-pat enclave. Added to this, as a map of Protaras in Cyprus shows is the beautiful coastline with unspoilt villages just a few miles from the major resorts and Larnaca airport is under an hours drive away it’s easy to understand why the regions property market is thriving.
