Protaras
This beach resort on Cyprus's eastern coastline with a walkable centre dense with restaurants and bars, Protaras sits within the municipality of Paralimni and occupies the site of the ancient city-state of Leukolla, whose compact harbour sheltered Demetrius the Besieger in 306 BC as he awaited — and defeated — the forces of Ptolemy. The area is also known historically as "the land of windmills," and scenic viewpoints extend into the surrounding landscape.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population20,230
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
Protaras: quick answers
Where is Protaras?
Protaras is in Cyprus.
How do you get to Protaras?
The nearest airport is Larnaca (LCA), about 54 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Protaras?
The warmest month is August, averaging 29°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is December, with about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Protaras?
OpenStreetMap lists 45 restaurants, 24 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Protaras?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Athienou, Dromolaxia and Pyrga.