The resort of Protaras is a purpose built holiday resort in Cyprus, around nine miles from the airport at Larnaca, giving it a fairly short transfer time. A holiday in Protaras invites you to enjoy six miles of magnificent sandy coastline, as well as a whole host of family-friendly leisure activities to give your holiday plenty of variety. What Protaras lacks in historical interest, it more than makes up for in facilities. It was built along a stretch of shallow coastal water to make it a safe place for families to take children swimming in the azure blue sea, and hence it is a very popular resort for family holidays in Cyprus.

Holidays in Protaras start around April, when the resort comes out of its winter slumber and the local facilities start to open up again. The temperature at this time of year is already in the 70s, and it ramps up from there to get to around the high 80s throughout the hot summer months. As a fairly family-orientated resort, a holiday in Protaras can often involve plenty of activity, with lots of things to choose from, including a wide range of water sports such as snorkelling and parasailing. On dry land there is plenty going on too, with activities such as horse riding and cycle trails to enjoy with the family. Nearby Ayia Napa has a water park, and there is a go-karting track to entertain the real adrenaline junkies.

Adults are equally well-catered for on holidays to Protaras, with the local golf course offering a more leisurely day in the sunshine. Keen shoppers can spend the day browsing the local clothes shops and handicraft stores, with a range of souvenirs shops to pick up some gifts. To make a day out of it, take the 10-minute trip to Ayia Napa to browse the tax-free designer clothes shops and hopefully pick up a few bargains.

Holidays in Protaras are about more than just the beach and local shops. Start the evening with a meal in one of dozens of restaurants and local eateries that include top quality Cypriot and international restaurants, fish restaurants, pizzerias and the ever-present fast food joints. The nightlife in Protaras is fairly energetic, with the main street offering an excellent choice of pubs and bars where visitors can enjoy live entertainment, karaoke, or just a few drinks in the town. To join the all night party scene, take a taxi down the road to the nightclubs of Ayia Napa.