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Cyprus·🌊 Coastal

Protaras is a family-friendly beach resort on Cyprus's southeast coast with the impressive Fig Tree Bay beach. The quieter alternative to Ayia Napa offers turquoise water, rock formations, and a relaxed atmosphere.

What awaits you

BeachNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–September: up to 33°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In July–October, water temperatures reach a pleasant 30°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: March, November, December — a pleasant 23°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 18°C.

Max. temperature
17°
Jan
17°
Feb
18°
Mar
23°
Apr
26°
May
30°
Jun
33°
Jul
33°
Aug
31°
Sep
28°
Oct
23°
Nov
19°
Dec
Water temperature
19°
Jan
18°
Feb
18°
Mar
20°
Apr
22°
May
26°
Jun
29°
Jul
30°
Aug
29°
Sep
27°
Oct
24°
Nov
21°
Dec
Sunshine hours
8h
Jan
9h
Feb
10h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
11h
Sep
10h
Oct
9h
Nov
8h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
5d
Feb
4d
Mar
4d
Apr
3d
May
1d
Jun
0d
Jul
0d
Aug
1d
Sep
3d
Oct
8d
Nov
9d
Dec

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Protaras as a Vacation Destination

Protaras is an excellent choice for beach holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 33°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are July, August, September, October with water temperatures up to 30°C.

Good to know

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Local languages
EL