A Cyprus Map of Protaras
A Cyprus map of Protaras shows it is in the Famagusta Distict, one of the six districts in the Republic of Cyprus. This area is also known as the ‘Kokkinochoria’ which means red soil village in Greek because of the rich red earth the famous Cyprus potatoes are grown in. Cyprus property for sale is very popular here and in particular near a beautiful beach, a Cyprus holiday villa is a prize buy where you can spend the day sunbathing, swimming in the warm turquoise waters or taking a short cruise along the coast.
Protaras is the tourist area of the town of Paralimni extending along the eastern coast. To be precise the name of Protaras is actually the name of the bay which has crystal-clear waters, white-gold sand and the small island about 100 metres from the beach, but most visitors know it as Fig Tree Bay. The Cyprus map of Protaras can help explore the area and just a few miles inland you will find the delightfully scenic ‘Valley of the Windmills’ where what seems to be hundreds of rotating fan blades that pump the water which irrigates the surrounding fields. Cyprus property for sale can be also be found away from the busy resort areas for example in the villages of Liopetri, known for its basket-making, Sotira, with its quaint 15th and 16th century churches and Dherynia with a Folk Art Museum and the Cultural Centre of the occupied town of Famagusta.
The nightlife of Protaras is busy filled with the sounds of music from trendy laser-lighted clubs mixed with the bouzouki songs that can be heard at the various tavernas. The smells of local dishes fill the air, tempting diners to eat at one of the countless restaurants and tavernas that line the main streets. Or to be a bit more adventurous you can take the Cyprus map of Protaras and go to one of the many restaurants the locals use in Paralimni or the surrounding villages.
The optimum Cyprus property for sale is the found near to a beach, and a Cyprus holiday villa is the dream for many potential purchasers. These are perfectly placed to enjoy the water sports that are available. Every type is found here from para-gliding, jet skis, banana boats through to a quiet trip on a pedalo. Some of the best snorkelling and diving can be had off Cape Gkreko, which as a Cyprus map of Protaras shows is the eastern peninsula national forest park, with secluded coves and sea caves, rocky outcrops and impressive cliff top views.
Cyprus enjoys long hot summers, with average August temperatures of 27ºC and above. Being a Mediterranean climate, winters are extremely mild, with temperatures in January staying around 12ºC, so there is never a bad time to travel to the area. A Cyprus map of Protaras shows that Larnaca International Airport (LCA) which is the main airport, is only a 50 minute drive away and has many flights from the UK especially during the summer. Yet more reasons to come and stay on this beautiful island!
