The Cyprus resort of Protaras has recently become a favorite vacation spot for many Russian tourists. Here, away from the bustle of the city, life becomes calm and measured, and time flows unnoticed. Protaras favorably distinguishes itself from other resorts of Cyprus in a leisurely atmosphere. This small town in the southeast of the island is located just one hour from Larnaca Airport. Today one cannot even believe that not so long ago there was a deserted coast covered with shrubs and fig groves. Thanks to the rapid development of infrastructure, in the last decade, modern Protaras resembles Las Vegas rather than a Greek settlement.
The golden sandy beaches of Protaras stretch for several kilometers, and miniature bays are surrounded by massive cliffs that protect the beaches from the wind. The swimming season here lasts from April to the very end of October. The resort boasts a mild Mediterranean climate and good weather almost all year round. Temperature in summer (average) +30 degrees, in spring, at the beginning of the beach season, +25. Protaras offers guests well-equipped beach lines, excellent service, many water attractions, as well as hotels of different levels. Of course, first of all, the resort is chosen by families with children and lovers of measured relaxation at sea, however, entertainment lovers will not be bored here. In the afternoon, life in the town is quiet and measured, but by the evening the resort comes to life. There are many restaurants, colorful night clubs and discos, from where in the evenings, along with modern rhythms, romantic melodies of buzuki are heard, and in the center of the town there is a beautiful “singing” fountain. Open-air restaurants are very popular with locals and visitors alike.
Attracted by Protaras and numerous divers from around the world, this is one of the most interesting places to study the underwater life of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastline here is very indented, while diving with a scuba diving and mask you can see unusual underwater caves and rocks.
Beaches and hotels of Protaras
A small resort town famous for its beaches, they are rightly considered a landmark of Protaras, the best, well-maintained and clean in Cyprus. Many of them are marked with the Blue Flag. In addition, in the summer the Mediterranean Sea is calm, and therefore even the sandy beaches of the village boast clear water. Each of them has a convenient entry into the sea. The most famous is the beach in Fig Three Bay, in the center of the resort village, it is named because of the fig trees growing here. Konnos Bay is considered the best for a secluded holiday, for visiting with children a small Scoutari Beach is only 50 meters long, and Louma Beach is a larger beach (400 meters), but the latter is a few kilometers from the shops and taverns of the center of Protaras. For diving enthusiasts, Pernera Beach is the place to go. This beach offers not only relaxation by the sea, but also service in any of the five restaurants located on its territory. Not only professionals, but also beginners can dive here, there are instructors. However, the beach is not suitable for families with children because of the rather steep bottom.
Protaras is ready to offer guests of the island a lot of comfortable options for accommodation - from relatively budget to luxury. Those who are going on vacation to Cyprus (Protaras), reviews of tourists about hotels will be useful to study. After all, as you know, the main thing that determines the choice of a hotel is the ratio of price and quality. From this point of view, four-star hotels are of interest. These are very comfortable complexes located right on the coast (maximum 7 minutes walk), with optimal prices. Most of the beaches in the village are municipal, but 4-star hotels have their own beaches. Tourists visiting Cyprus (Protaras) 4 * hotels can choose based on prices and their own preferences. However, it should be remembered that the prices here vary depending on the season, the comfort of the room and the location of the hotel relative to the center of the resort town. So, on average, room prices in hotels of this category start from 15 thousand rubles per night. However, for example, in the Crystal Springs Beach Hotel 4 *, the most distant from the center (3 km), you can find a room worth more than 5 thousand rubles. Central hotels such as Sunrise Beach Hotel, Anastasia Beach Hotel, Sunrise Pearl Hotel & SPA, offer more expensive rooms.
Tsokkos Protaras Beach 4 *
Among the comfortable and cozy hotels of Protaras, it is undoubtedly worth considering the luxurious complex belonging to the Tsokkos chain. Judging by the reviews of tourists, the hotel Tsokkos Beach 4 * deserves attention. The comfortable hotel complex is located in the very center of the town, close to shops, but a little distance from the noisy boulevard, due to this there is an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. From Larnaca Airport Tsokkos Beach 4 * (on the map you can see the route) is 60 km away, the bus ride will take about an hour. And the famous tourist center of Ayia Napa is 15 km from the hotel. The complex was built in 1988, the last major overhaul was made recently, in 2013.
The distance to the beach is 100 meters, Tsokkos Beach 4 * is located on the second beach line. The cozy hotel is distinguished by hospitality and a friendly atmosphere and is the best suited for families with children, for young people, for lovers of SPA procedures.
Rooms
For tourists visiting Cyprus, Protaras, Tsokkos Beach 4 * for comfortable accommodation offers wonderful spacious rooms, from the equipped balconies of which you can enjoy magnificent views of the azure sea. The hotel fund includes 122 standard rooms with an area of 22 square meters. m
All apartments are equipped with high-quality and comfortable furniture, equipped with a bathroom, decorated in calm, pastel colors. In any room of Tsokkos Beach 4 * there is a mini fridge, a radio, a TV with satellite channels (there are Russian channels), a hairdryer, air conditioning, wireless Internet access, an electric kettle, a coffee maker, a tea and coffee set, a bathrobe and slippers. Electronic safes are provided for a fee. For all guests in Tsokkos Protaras Beach 4 * room service is available. Friendly staff daily clean apartments and change linen.
You can book a room in Tsokkos Beach 4 * (Cyprus) either on your own, on the official website of the hotel, or with the help of tour operators. Online booking will save a lot of time upon arrival in Cyprus. In addition, making a reservation, you can be sure that you will settle in the room you like.
Beach
Own sandy (like all Protaras beaches), with convenient entry into the sea, the beach is a three to four minute walk. Tourists can get sun loungers and umbrellas here for a fee, and towels are free at the health club.
Nutrition
In Tsokkos Protaras Beach 4 * the catering of tourists is organized on an all-inclusive basis. However, guests have the opportunity to choose one or two meals a day, and lunch (or dinner) to order for a fee. In addition, the location of the hotel in the city center allows you to buy groceries in supermarkets, of which there are many. Near the hotel there is a large supermarket Lidl.
At the disposal of Tsokkos Beach 4 * guests there is Thisvie restaurant, in addition, Aphrodite cafe, offering an à la carte menu, hot and spirits, an outdoor pool bar, and a Poseidon bar. The menu traditionally pleases tourists with a large selection of Cypriot delicacies and familiar dishes from international cuisine, as well as an abundance of fresh fruits, cocktails and juices. For younger guests there is a special menu and special chairs in the restaurant.
Services
The hotel offers luggage storage, concierge service. Hotel Tsokkos Beach 4 * has an elevator, check-in is done around the clock. In addition, guests can rent cars and parking located on site, laundry and shop, Internet, dry cleaning, hairdresser. Business guests also have a conference room.
Sports and Entertainment
The hotel has a large outdoor pool of impressive size with a relaxation area, where sun loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge, and a bar. The staff constantly monitors the status of fresh water in the pool. While on vacation, guests can train in the gym, visit the massage room, tennis court, gym and sauna. For lovers of outdoor activities are also offered water sports, table tennis, billiards, bike rental. For those who want to organize classes in water aerobics.
In the evenings, guests organize dances, professional animators work, themed parties, shows with live music and folklore dances are organized in the restaurant. As you can see, the entertainment program at the hotel is varied and designed for every taste. Tourists who do not have enough entertainment at the hotel can go to any of several entertainment and shopping centers located within walking distance, or visit Ayia Napa - the famous resort with a lively nightlife.
For children
For the entertainment of young tourists visiting Cyprus with their parents, Tsokkos Protaras Beach 4 * offers a children's pool with water slides and a special games room. There is a playground for children on site. On request, babysitting services can also be provided while parents enjoy spa activities. In addition, nearby, in the city, playgrounds and water parks are equipped for children.
Excursion program
Unlike other resort centers in Cyprus, Protaras, of course, cannot boast of a large number of attractions. However, guests at Tsokkos Beach Hotel 4 * are sure to offer an exciting excursion program. There are also many interesting places to visit that attract travelers from all over the world, and first of all it is worth visiting Cape Capo Greco. The cape is famous for “castles” carved into the rocks by a sea surf. Tourists visiting Cyprus admire these miraculous creations. It is hard to even believe that the hand of a person is not involved in them. Here is the church of Ayia Anargiri, this place is very popular with newlyweds and couples. Here you can witness a real wedding of Cypriots.
An excursion to the Windmills Valley will also be fascinating. Locals today use them to water gardens. But the beauty of these mills, their color scheme attract many travelers here. Here you involuntarily feel like a character in the story of Don Quixote. Of course, the Church of St. Ilias deserves special attention. Exclusive lighting gives a stunning view of the building at night and in the evening. In addition, from the cliff you can take great pictures with views of Protaras.
The ocean aquarium in Protaras is a huge marine park, its area is 15 thousand square meters. m. Here you can take a trip through the depths of the sea, using the help of a guide, see more than 300 inhabitants of the ocean, including stingrays and sharks, coral forests. Moreover, mini-copies of the rivers and lakes of the world are equipped with outside, you can see ponds with turtles and water birds, swamps and crocodiles basking in the sun. Children will be especially interested on excursions. In addition, in the souvenir shop on the territory you can buy figurines of rare marine life as a keepsake.
The historical museum of the city presents exhibits that cause genuine interest among travelers. Here you can see pottery, toys and carriages made at the end of the 19th century.
In the city center every evening there is a show of dancing fountains with fiery and laser effects, with music. Tourists from all over Cyprus come to watch a fascinating show, and therefore tickets must be ordered in advance.
The surrounding area of the town is no less interesting. At any time, you can go on a boat trip or an excursion to the Troodos Mountains. The small fishing village of Liopetri is able to surprise with beautiful nature, unusual history and attractions. It is located near Protaras, in the Famagusta district. First of all, travelers are eager to see the church of Agios Andronicos built in the 15th century with unique wall paintings, as well as the church of the Virgin Mary built in the 16th century. And, of course, people come here for souvenirs. Liopetri is famous for its ancient crafts, here they buy embroidery, wicker baskets, wooden products decorated with carvings. And Famagusta will offer travelers to visit medieval sights and the "ghost block" Varosha. Many tourists take the opportunity and buy sightseeing tours to Nicosia.
Tsokkos Beach 4 * (Protaras): traveler reviews
Talking about the rest at the hotel, our compatriots note that the complex deserves five stars. The staff here is friendly, all emerging issues are resolved in just a couple of minutes. Tourists did not have problems with the language, despite the fact that the reception staff did not speak Russian. The state has employees who can communicate with tourists from Russia. For guests who celebrate a birthday at the hotel, there is a special program. The hosts kindly provide a room with sea view, regardless of which apartments have been booked. And for dinner, they give a birthday bottle of champagne and a fruit basket.
The hotel guests evaluate the work of the maids as excellent. Also, judging by the reviews, tourists like the restaurant's menu with an abundance of fish, seafood and meat dishes, as well as the service in the bar, where the tablecloths are changed after each visitor.
Protaras beaches are mostly paid, but guests of Tsokkos Beach 4 * use the private beach of Odessa Hotel, as it belongs to the same owner. This luxurious beach is one of the best on the coast. Also, reviews often mention the magnificent pool in the area with a pressure-jet, the excellent work of the animators, the incredibly clear sea and the pool on the territory, the convenient location of the hotel: three minutes walk to the sea and the same to the nearest supermarkets.
Among the minuses, some tourists noted insufficient food and noise in rooms with street views until late at night, as there are entertainment venues nearby. However, the choice of the room is for the vacationers, you can always change it to the one whose windows face the courtyard, the pool.
Some guests say that their favorite place in the hotel was a huge veranda of the restaurant, from which a stunning view of the sea opens up to the eye. You can have dinner or lunch here, but since it’s quite hot during the day, many people prefer to spend the evening on the veranda with a glass of tequila or a glass of wine. Tourists also note the quality of local beer, both dark and light: unpasteurized, draft, draft and heavy. The guests also liked the fact that neither the maids nor the waiters took a tip, no matter how much they were offered, was not accepted here. But you can still thank the staff for the quick and high-quality service; the staff are very happy with Russian souvenirs.
Vacationers called almost the most pleasant surprise that awaited them at the hotel, daily ice cream, which is offered on an all-inclusive basis, and various: chocolate, vanilla, strawberries. I was also pleased that the kind bartenders in the pool bar prepare a variety of cocktails for guests absolutely free of charge, there are about 25 items. Although, of course, there were some complaints about the specifics of local cuisine. Breakfast at the hotel is traditionally served European, but most of the dishes prepared for lunch and dinner are seasoned with specific sauces. Some believe that these delicacies are an amateur, while others, on the contrary, liked the flavor of local cuisine.
Many vacationers at the hotel advise taking a car at a rental point on the territory to travel around the island on their own, and the hotel staff will help to develop a tourist route. They also note that there is a very well-developed bus service, and many interesting places to visit in the vicinity are easily accessible by public transport. Guests at the complex recommend a visit to the Church of St. Elijah, located nearby on the mountain. At the top of the mountain there is a wish tree, where tourists traditionally leave ribbons. They say that the plan will certainly come true.
In general, our compatriots leave rather warm reviews about their holidays in Protaras, considering the town the most comfortable and calm resort of the island with luxurious beaches. Many tourists say that they would like to return to Tsokkos Beach 4 *, Protaras gave them great memories.