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Protaras area
Protaras is the most popular resort in southern Cyprus. It is a very lively family resort which offers something for everyone. Its wide variety of bars and restaurants cater for all tastes and budgets. A five minute taxi/bus ride east from Paradiso villa will take you to join the lively night life and bustling holiday resort atmosphere on the main Protaras strip.
The many bars offer entertainment including tribute bands, karaoke and live music. It is not uncommon to be able to see the likes of Robbie Williams, Tom Jones and even Elvis on the same night on the strip! You will find that children are welcome in bars and indeed their entertainment is also catered for early evenings in many places.
When dining out on the strip you are spoilt for choice as there are many good quality restaurants to choose from, English, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Indian, Cypriot, the list seems endless! The only problem you then face is asking yourselves “have I got time to go back to that restaurant we were at last night again before we go home!”
During the day Protaras returns to an area with gift shops, quaint boutiques and opticians where you can get a real bargain on designer glasses.
The beaches are what Protaras is most famous for and they stretch for nearly ten miles. Fig Tree Bay is one of the best well known beaches in the world and is well worth a visit. Back to Paradiso villa at Konnos Bay and indeed Cape Greko you will find some of the best water skiing waters in the Med, not forgetting the jet ski’s, speed boats and parrasending that are also offered! Konnos Bay is one of our favourite beaches in Cyprus and whether you walk down the steps or drive down the hillside the views are tremendous.
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The Famagusta District
Cyprus and the Famagusta District.
Cyprus is a great holiday destination with a wonderful climate and over 340 days sunshine each year. The south of the island offers good beaches, ancient ruins and temples, quiet inland villages and landscapes, water activities and a vibrant nightlife in the larger towns.
The District of Famagusta is made up of many small towns and villages. It is well worth hiring a car for a few days to get out and about visiting some of the many places of interest. Each time we have simply “gone exploring” we have always found an area we want to visit again!
Driving on the Island is very easy as they drive on the left and many of the roadside signs are in English. Larnaca, Limassol are about 1 hour away whilst the capital city of Nicosia is a little further
The town of Paralimni is a 15 minute drive away and offers a varied combination of local taverns, traditional and modern shopping facilities, and a huge variety of café-bars. The town square is dominated by two beautiful churches which attract many visitors.
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It is now quite easy to book a trip to the north of the island for the day where you can visit The “Ghost” city of Famagusta.
The nearest town to the villa is Protaras. Here you will find a vast selection of restaurants and bars. This resort has something for all ages and is probably one of the best holiday resorts you will find anywhere in the Med. In the other direction you will find Aiya Napa which is about 8km away. Aiya Napa has something for everyone, with the fabulous water park, golden beaches (Nissi Beach in particular) and very picturesque harbour area plus the stunning architecture of the local churches. Not forgetting the wonderful nightlife for the younger holidaymaker.
Konnos Bay is just a 10 minute walk from the villa and has one of the most popular beaches on the east coast. It offers a great choice of water sports and a lovely clean beach with the sea gently sloping away. Just a little further past this bay you have the stunning area of Cape Greco, an area of outstanding beauty with its National Park area and sandy beaches.
If you can force yourselves away from Paradiso villa there is plenty to see and do !