Can anyone let me know if there are any places of interest in protaras or the nearby ? also we r hiring a car and would like to venture to troodos mountains. R they far away?
Thanks
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I am also from Malta and will be in Cyprus on holiday from June 27th until July 4th. Have been to Cyprus several times, so I can pass on to you a lot of information and suggestions where to go. I also lived in Cyprus as a young boy when my father was stationed there with the RAF 40 years ago. I normally stay in Limassol, because it%26#39;s central to go around the whole island. This time I am staying with my wife, parents and 3 kids at the Tsokkos Gardens Hotel between Pernera and Protaras. Contact me by e-mail on ascasha@maltanet.net or by phone 21685824 or 99491469 and I can help you out with all that you need, including car hire. Regards - Adrian
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We also going to Cyprus early July and would love to get all the imformation that ye have on touring, carhire, things to do, Protaras,so would be delighted if you would share your imformation on the forum.
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MaltaAdrian,
Rather than passing on information privately,why not share it on this thread.I%26#39;m sure many people would find it useful.
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Where are you staying in Protaras?
Loads of places to hire a car which is a must if you want to see the %26quot;real%26quot; Cyprus. Troodos mountains about a hour away but I really would recommend a 4 x 4 safari to get the best out of the mountain views. will take you into the heart of The Troodos, little villages, monasteries and top of Mount Olympus - safari usually includes a meze lunch - picks up approx 7.30 am and will return you to your hotel approx 4.30 to 5.00. Well worth doing.
Drive to Konnos Bay which is midway between Protaras %26amp; Ayia Napa - lovely bay with beautiful clear turquoise sea - lots of water sports there.
Trip to Derynia to the last house to view Famagusta over the UN buffer zone.
Lots of boat trips which are worth doing.
Not a lot of cultural interest - you will find that on the Paphos side of the island which is a 2 hour drive. Paphos has a stunning coastline right up to the Akamas peninsular.
Lots of lovely beaches in and around Protaras and Ayia Napa. Super water park at Ayia Napa.
The Red Bus Tour which picks up in Protaras and takes you to surrounding villages and up to the %26quot;green line%26quot;.
Take a trip to Paralimni and have coffee in the square and watch the world go by. Lots of little bays to find and explore. Good snorkelling and plenty of dive centres if you fancing taking a dive.
Don%26#39;t bother with the Sunday market at Larnaca - not worth wasting precious holiday time.
A trip to Nicosia is a must - you can now actually cross on foot into the North if you want. Take note Nicosia is always a lot hotter than the coast so plan to go early morning. Lots of historical interest there.
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Thanks we are staying at the Iliada beach hotel , hoping that I made a good decision since we have a 3 year old with us so we would like to combine a sea/cultural holiday so that everyone will be happy.Does the red tour bus operate everyday ? and what about Limassol is it worth a visit?
Thanks again ,for your great help
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Your hotel is absolutely fine.
The open top red bus runs twice a day, morning %26amp; afternoon each day. Starts in Pernera then picks up Protaras %26amp; Ayia Napa. Your hotel may have brochures. Ours books the trip for us. I would pre book as it has become very popular and if you just turn up you may not get on.
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Sorry, forgot to say, whilst others may disagree I think Limassol and the surrounding area is worth a visit. I don%26#39;t know the area very well but I did enjoy it when we went but wouldn%26#39;t choose to stay there for a holiday.
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Thank you Kath that is great information we are staying in The Rising Star Protaras so hope that is a good choice, we have a 9 year old child traveling with us. again thank you .
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Clo99 - I note you are going early July. It is very very hot in July with little temperature change between day and night. Air conditioning is a must both in your apartment and car and obviously plenty of sunscreen. Have a good time.
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dav65, Reason for offering to share info privately was because of limit of space. I have a full programme, 18 pages long with photographs of a recommended week in Cyprus staying at the Ajax Hotel in Limassol. I can send it by e-mail to whoever is interested, but here it comes in brief:
Day 1: Limassol Medieval Fort, Cyprus%26#39; Medieval Museum and Sea Sponges and Sea Shells Exhibition Centre near the Old Port Area. From there on to Kolossi Castle and nearby Cyprus Wine Museuem in the village of Erimi. Close by is Ancient Kurion Theatre. Shopping from shops selling top famous brands from Makarios III Avenue in Limassol.
Day 2: Fasouri %26quot;Watermania%26quot; Waterpark - excellent water park. Half price for locals and if you return to the park within a week, they offer you half price as well.
Day 3: Troodos Mountains is a must. On the way stop at Green Valley Waterfalls in the village of Trimiklini. After reaching the summit of the mountain, go to Kykkos Monastery. It%26#39;s beautiful. Then a stop in Omodhos - one of the most mentioned wine-making villages.
Day 4: Paphos - the whole town is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and national treasures of world heritage. On the way there, see the British military base of Episkopi and stop at Petra tou Romiou, Aphrodite%26#39;s birth place. The scenery there on the coast is impressive. Other options in Paphos are the Afrodite Water Park, Geroskipou famous for a 10th century St Paraskevi church with 5 domes, and also for the Cyprus Delights, traditional loukoumi sweets. Other recommended stops are the fishing harbour, Sea World Aquarium, Tombs of the Kings and Pafos Bird Park which has different animals and good parrot shows.
Day 5: Nicosia, Lefkara (village famous for lace), and Camel Park in Mazotos, where both adults and kids get the opportunity to feed and go for camel rides.
Day 6: Larnaca, Ayia Napa (has the largest water park called %26quot;Water World%26quot;), Protaras, Paraaalimni, and Dherinia (has good views of the ghost town of Famagusta).
Tip: Entrance to museums and archaelogical sites is free of charge on Sundays.
Car Hire: Best prices and very reliable - Kostas (Tel. 00357 23834044) and George (Tel. 00357 99625141).
Limassol is ideal if one wishes to go around the whole island. Ajax Hotel is 4 star. I got excellent deals in 2005 and 2007, but following refurishment the prices have shot up. Best to find a good bargain from www.travelrepublic.co.uk That%26#39;s where I booked Tsokkos Gardens on HB basis for this year%26#39;s holiday, since we have no intention of going around other than the close vicinity of Protaras.
Hope the above info is found useful. Adrian
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