Exiting Paralimni to Protaras, next to the Paralimni Refugee Settlement is the old church of Saint Barbara. The church was built in 1977 and was the church serving the adjacent refugee settlement.
Initially the church was a single-aisled basilica, with a curved roof and a skylight panel on the north side, but gradually over time due to the increase of the area's population it was...
“Fig Tree Bay” beach in Protaras is the most popular beach in Paralimni, along with “Vrisi Beach”. It is 270 meters long and 45 meters wide. Fig Tree Bay was voted as the 6th best beach in Europe on TripAdvisor in 2015.
The beach has two natural bays; a northern sandy bay without vegetation and a southern rocky one. Also, a small islet with low vegetation is located within a short...
Ayia Triada beach is one of the most spectacular beaches of the area. It’s located next to the church of Ayia Triada and the fishing shelter. The beach is 120 meters long and 40 meters width. The beach has a blue flag award and don’t be surprised if you meet sea turtles swimming next to you and crabs on the coast, especially in the morning. The beach has many facilities such as sunbeds,...
Saint Nicolas small church is nearby the Golden Coast, next to the cove in Protaras. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors and that’s why the church is next to the sea.
The church is very simple, white and blue painted and reminds the Greek islands churches. Inside they are fresco paintings of the Orthodox saints.
Due to the magnificent scenery, many locals and tourists...
Nissia beach is 60 meters in length and 25 meters wide and is awarded with a blue flag. This beach is specially loved by the locals. Umbrellas with sunbeds, WC’s and waters sports are available. They are is ease of access of the disabled and a lifeguard in on-duty during the summer.
