Famagusta District · Cyprus
Where to stay in Protaras
Protaras is a city in Famagusta District, Cyprus. This guide covers 1 hotel in Protaras, with about 123 rooms between them.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 1
- Best months
- March to May, October and November
- Nearest airport
- LCA42 km · Larnaca International Airport
- Currency
- EUReuro
- Time zone
- Asia/Famagusta
- Language
- Modern Greek, Turkish
About
About Protaras
Protaras (Greek: Πρωταράς) is a predominantly tourist resort that falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Municipality of Paralimni in Cyprus. In ancient times, the area was home to the old city-state of Leukolla.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Things to do
What to see and do in Protaras
See
In terms of things you can see, Protaras has a lot of beaches and not a lot more.
- Cape Greco
- Church of Ayios Ilias
- Green Bay Beach
- Fig Tree Island
- Stamatia Gardens
Do
- Poseidon Dive Centre
- Walk to Protaras
- Silent Blue - Dive Escapes
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Where to stay
Places to stay in Protaras
1 place to stay from the chains this guide covers, each linked to its own website.
| Place to stay | Rooms |
|---|---|
| Leonardo Crystal Cove Hotel & Spa by the Sea - Adults Only hotel | 123 |
Schematic: the city centre in orange, each place to stay as a dot, distance rings in kilometres.
Where to stay
More hotels in Protaras
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Infinity Blu | 1.8 km | |
| Napa Plaza Hotel | 5.6 km | |
| Napa Prince Hotel Apartments | 5.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Protaras
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Protaras are March to May, October and November. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; December is the wettest, with about 118 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Protaras: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), about 42 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ercan International Airport (ECN, 52 km) and Paphos International Airport (PFO, 147 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Larnaca Airport (LCA IATA) has scheduled flights to all major European cities. A 49-minute shuttle bus operates on demand from Larnaca Airport. It costs €17 (Apr 2025). A taxi can cost €75-95.
Getting around
There's no method of public transport to get around Protaras, so this is your only option unless you want to get a rental car or a Bolt. This is not a bad option because Protaras is a small town and is therefore very walkable.
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LCA · Larnaca International Airport
ECN · Ercan International Airport
PFO · Paphos International Airport
Good to know
Accessibility, parking and families in Protaras
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Questions
Protaras: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Protaras?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Protaras are March to May, October and November. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; December is the wettest, with about 118 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Protaras?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), about 42 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ercan International Airport (ECN, 52 km) and Paphos International Airport (PFO, 147 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Protaras?
euro (EUR).
Nearby
Destinations near Protaras
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.