Famagusta District district, Cyprus

Places to visit near Protaras

Protaras is a town in Famagusta District district, Cyprus, home to about 20,230 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 36 beaches & coast and 8 museums. The must-see places are Fig Tree Bay (1 km), Agia Napa Monastery (7 km) and Cape Greko (8 km).

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Protaras, Cyprus
Protaras, Famagusta District district, Cyprus. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Protaras at a glance

Location
Famagusta District district, Cyprus
Population
about 20,230
Coordinates
35.0125° N, 34.0583° E
Places within 50 km
151 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Protaras

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Forts & heritage near Protaras

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Protaras. The closest is Paralimni-Nissia (1 km); the best-known is Venetian Palace (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Protaras

44 churches within 100 km of Protaras. The closest is Saint Haralambos (1 km); the best-known is Church of St. George of the Latins (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Protaras

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Protaras. The closest is Fig Tree Bay (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Protaras

17 museums within 100 km of Protaras. The closest is Ayia Napa International Sculpture Symposium (6 km); the best-known is Namik Kemal Prison and Museum Dungeon (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Protaras

17 caves within 100 km of Protaras. The closest is Cyclops Cave (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Protaras

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Protaras. The closest is Paralimni Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Protaras

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Protaras
  2. 1 km Fig Tree Bay · beach, Famagusta District
  3. 20 km Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - St. Nicholas's Cathedral · mosque, Gazimağusa District
  4. 19 km Nissi Beach · beach
  5. 4 km Agia Napa Monastery · monastery, Famagusta District
  6. 10 km Cape Greko · beach, Famagusta District
  7. 8 km Back to Protaras

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Protaras by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4794Paralimni-Nissia (1 km)
    Churches2044Saint Haralambos (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3642Fig Tree Bay (1 km)
    Museums817Ayia Napa International Sculpture Symposium (6 km)
    Caves1217Cyclops Cave (4 km)
    Other attractions911Tree of Cape Greco (Juniper Tree, The Tree of Life) (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Paralimni Lake (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs310Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - St. Nicholas's Cathedral (20 km)
    Buddhist sites46Agia Napa Monastery (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Fanos Hill Peak (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26National Forest Park "Cape Greco" (6 km)
    Parks23Agioi Anargyroi Picnic Site (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Büyük Ada (20 km)
    Treks01European Walking Route E4, Cyprus, Main Route (77 km)
    Waterfalls01Şelale (61 km)

    Protaras: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Protaras?

    Fig Tree Bay (beach, about 1 km), Agia Napa Monastery (monastery, about 7 km), Cape Greko (beach, about 8 km), Nissi Beach (beach, about 11 km), Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - St. Nicholas's Cathedral (mosque, about 20 km), Namik Kemal Prison and Museum Dungeon (museum, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Protaras?

    151 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 36 beaches & coast, 8 museums, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Protaras?

    Paralimni-Nissia, about 1 km by road; Aphrodite's Temple (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Protaras?

    Saint Haralambos, about 1 km by road; Panagiotissa Chapel, Protaras (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Protaras?

    Fig Tree Bay, about 1 km by road; Vizakia Beach (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Protaras?

    Start in Protaras, visit Fig Tree Bay, then Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - St. Nicholas's Cathedral, then Nissi Beach, then Agia Napa Monastery, then Cape Greko, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Protaras?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Protaras

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Protaras’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Protaras on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.