Sightseeing in Protaras / Paralimni

Sights worth visiting!

Ayioi Anargyroi (Protaras)

Ayioi Anargyroi (Protaras)

Ayioi Anargiroi church is in Cape Greco Area and is worth visiting as it offers a tranquil place to pray in peace. You can also enjoy the rich surrounding the church along this coast.  

Cavo Greco National Forest Park

Cavo Greco National Forest Park

The Cavo Greco area is very popular for divers and the cyclists. Specialist cycling paths also exist in the area both for lovers of this sport and as a means to explore. You can also take a boat trip...

Kavo Gkreko Visitor Centre

Kavo Gkreko Visitor Centre

The Kavo Gkreko Visitor Centre was created by the Department of Forests and it is located in the heart of the National Park, on the road network that leads from both Ayia Napa and Protaras, to Cape Gr...

Thalassa Museum

Thalassa Museum

The museum is a three story building made by marble, onyx, wood, metal and offers unique experiences appealing to all our senses with its ‘bird eye view’. It incorporates seven levels and...

Ocean Aquarium

Ocean Aquarium

Ocean Aquarium Park in Protaras offers a one-of-a-kind adventure, inviting guests on a captivating journey through the ocean’s depths, featuring an incredible array of marine life and outdoor ha...

Ayia Napa Monastery

Ayia Napa Monastery

Stands in the middle of Ayia Napa surrounded by a high wall enclosure. The church was built in 16th century, and is partially underground and carved into a rock. There is a guest house to the east of...

Fig Tree Bay (Vrisa A Beach)

Fig Tree Bay (Vrisa A Beach)

A Beach known as Fig tree bay it’s a fantastic gold sandy beach located in Protaras(Paralimni), has water sports on site. Accommodation facilities are available nearby while lifeguards are on d...

Three Churches Square

Three Churches Square

In Paralimni you can find the largest church square in Cyprus with three churches in the center of the Town. Two of the churches are dedicated to St. George and the other one to St. Anna which is t...

Rock Bridge At Cape Greco

Rock Bridge At Cape Greco

The Natural Bridge of Koraka (Crow's arch) is the biggest natural bridge in Cyprus. It is one of the most romantic and inspiring locations in the area, next to Agioi Anargyroi Church - Road t...

Deryneia Folkloric Museum

Deryneia Folkloric Museum

It shows how functional a Cypriot traditional home could be. The museum includes exhibition areas / rooms depicting traditional professions like "Carpenter", "Shoemaker", "Tai...

Profitis Elias (Protaras)

Profitis Elias (Protaras)

The stone-built, Byzantine chapel of Prophet Elias is located on a steep hill, a few meters from the heart of Protaras. The church offers a stunning view of Protaras and its surroundings! Particula...

Liopetri River

Liopetri River

The community of Liopetri has a lot to boast about, not only for the great number of seasonal barns but also due to its great location. It became famous due to it's natura...

Ayia Thekla Church

Ayia Thekla Church

Between the municipalities of Ayia Napa and Sotira, there is a small chapel dedicated to Agia Thekla. The two Municipalities state that the chapel belongs to their periphery and this is not irrelevant...

Ayia Napa Sculpture Park

Ayia Napa Sculpture Park

Ayia Napa is not only beaches and nightlife. On the contrary, it hides many secrets, such as unknown natural beauties, archaeological and even prehistoric finds, museums and a huge Sculpture Park, an...

Ayioi Anargyroi (Protaras)

Enjoy the rich surrounding the church

Ayioi Anargiroi church is in Cape Greco Area and is worth visiting as it offers a tranquil place to pray in peace. You can also enjoy the rich surrounding the church along this coast.  

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Cavo Greco National Forest Park

The most beautiful places for hiking and diving!

The Cavo Greco area is very popular for divers and the cyclists. Specialist cycling paths also exist in the area both for lovers of this sport and as a means to explore. You can also take a boat trip along the coast anchoring near these a caves that nature has carved out of the ten-metre limestone cliffs and adorned in such a way as to merit the name 'the Palaces'. Below you will find the most beautiful places for hiking in Cavo Greco National Forest Park. Agioi Anargiroi Trail,...

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Kavo Gkreko Visitor Centre

Experience marine and terrestrial environments at this unique award winning Centre!

The Kavo Gkreko Visitor Centre was created by the Department of Forests and it is located in the heart of the National Park, on the road network that leads from both Ayia Napa and Protaras, to Cape Greco.  The building is an impressive and innovative structure that won an international architectural competition, the 2016 State Architecture Prize.  The Centre provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the natural heritage of both the marine and terrestrial environments of...

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Thalassa Museum

A place you must visit!

The museum is a three story building made by marble, onyx, wood, metal and offers unique experiences appealing to all our senses with its ‘bird eye view’. It incorporates seven levels and the paleontological, geological, archaeological, marine life exhibits are presented in underground showcases, where the visitors are able to walk and view the objects from the top, in modern showcases, exhibits freely placed in the museum whereas other they are hanging from the roof. Summer Seaso...

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Ocean Aquarium

A magical journey into the depths of the ocean and its vibrant wildlife!

Ocean Aquarium Park in Protaras offers a one-of-a-kind adventure, inviting guests on a captivating journey through the ocean’s depths, featuring an incredible array of marine life and outdoor habitats filled with rare wildlife. Prepare to be amazed as you encounter over 1,000 marine species, along with breathtaking corals usually hidden within the deep ocean. Marvel at the diverse creatures such as piranhas, moray eels, clownfish, crabs, catfish, rays, turtles, and many more fascinating...

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Ayia Napa Monastery

This imposing medieval monastery, dedicated to “Our Lady of the Forests”!

Stands in the middle of Ayia Napa surrounded by a high wall enclosure. The church was built in 16th century, and is partially underground and carved into a rock. There is a guest house to the east of the church, which belongs to the World Council of Churches. An ancient sycamore tree believed to be over 600 years old, grows in front of the south gate. Opening Hours: Winter: 09:30 - 15:00. Summer: 09:30 - 21:00.

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Fig Tree Bay (Vrisa A Beach)

A fantastic gold sandy beach!

A Beach known as Fig tree bay it’s a fantastic gold sandy beach located in Protaras(Paralimni), has water sports on site. Accommodation facilities are available nearby while lifeguards are on duty with lifesaving equipment from 09:00 to 18:30 during the bathing period. There is easy access to the beach by bus, car, motorbike and bicycle. Sand colour: Gold. What’s around: Cafes – Restaurants – Kiosks – Bars - Hotels. Location: Protaras - Capo Bay Hotel You c...

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Three Churches Square

It is open to the public and now also serves as a museum

In Paralimni you can find the largest church square in Cyprus with three churches in the center of the Town. Two of the churches are dedicated to St. George and the other one to St. Anna which is the oldest one of the three.  

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Rock Bridge At Cape Greco

Feel the magic of nature!

The Natural Bridge of Koraka (Crow's arch) is the biggest natural bridge in Cyprus. It is one of the most romantic and inspiring locations in the area, next to Agioi Anargyroi Church - Road to Cape Greco. The Department of Forest has fenced the area around it, as the Rock Bridge is in danger of falling, due to waves and the existence of deep roots from bushes that are corroding the rocks. Locals and tourists can still visit the area to view the magic of nature and its beauty, ev...

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Deryneia Folkloric Museum

The interior and exterior spaces of the Museum of Folk Art as well as the exhibition of various household and agricultural tools are installed in cooperation with the Cyprus Handicraft Service

It shows how functional a Cypriot traditional home could be. The museum includes exhibition areas / rooms depicting traditional professions like "Carpenter", "Shoemaker", "Tailor", " Blacksmith", " Builder", "Barber", "Sculptor", "Fisherman "" Gardening room "etc. In the semi-outdoor exhibition areas traditional objects are exhibited, like: a cart, a scythe, a flail and other tools, boat, grindstones, ston...

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Profitis Elias (Protaras)

At night the chapel is lit up so that its beauty is even more enchanting!

The stone-built, Byzantine chapel of Prophet Elias is located on a steep hill, a few meters from the heart of Protaras. The church offers a stunning view of Protaras and its surroundings! Particularly in the evenings, when the church is lit up. To visit it you have to climb the 153 steep steps and from the top the view is spectacular. But what makes a great impression throughout the journey is the colourful ribbons that decorate the trees. These ribbons are mostly put on the trees b...

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Liopetri River

Α destination you must discover!

The community of Liopetri has a lot to boast about, not only for the great number of seasonal barns but also due to its great location. It became famous due to it's natural flowing river which has created fjord. It's located east of Agia Napa. The river with it's fishing boats is unique. Whatever time of day you visit, morning, noon or night, you will be thrilled watching the beautiful landscape unfolding in front of you!...

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Ayia Thekla Church

The apple of the Era between Ayia Napa and Sotira

Between the municipalities of Ayia Napa and Sotira, there is a small chapel dedicated to Agia Thekla. The two Municipalities state that the chapel belongs to their periphery and this is not irrelevant to the archaeological wealth that is believed to exist on the coast of Aghia Thekla. The church, with blue and white colors and with the backdrop of the endless blue and clear sea, is built next to the ruins of the old original church dating back to the 4th century.

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Ayia Napa Sculpture Park

Promotes Arts and Culture! At the same time, the sculptures give you the feeling of being in a fairy tale!

Ayia Napa is not only beaches and nightlife. On the contrary, it hides many secrets, such as unknown natural beauties, archaeological and even prehistoric finds, museums and a huge Sculpture Park, an oasis of culture in the heart of tourist Cyprus. The "Sculpture Park" is located in the "Strotziylovunaro" area, near the Palaeontological Hippo Cave - at the intersection of Cavo Greco and Kryou Nerou avenues, in a bushy area of 20,000 m2 with wild rock, while it is surrounde...

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