Protaras Property

Protaras Property is always very popular for europeans looking to find the best in private villa Rentals on the east coast of Cyprus. The Famous Fig Tree Bay,with its golden sandy beach,and crystal clear waters are certainly a must visit when you are in Cyprus,and the Protaras Area. Protaras Property can be rented from April to October to enjoy the best of the Cyprus weather,however other months will also be available. The nearby Pernera resort is also very popuar with families looking for a more relaxing location. The smaller waterpark of Pernera is open during the summer months.

Protaras holiday villas with private swimming pools,are an ideal way for the family to enjoy a summer holiday,in the privacy of their own villa,rather than a Hotel,were the pool will be shared,and eating times are regimented. Enjoy a bbq around the pool area of your Protaras holiday villaÂthen a relaxing walk into protaras centre. Many of The Protaras villas will have sattelite tv to keep the children entertained. One of the main Protaras property rental companys in Cyprus is eastcoastcyprusvillas and they can provide you with Protaras holiday villas with private swimming pools,sea views,and within easy walking distance to the main square,were you will find the restaurants,bars,cafes,and even Mcdonalds!. If Protaras is for you,then why not consider a Cyprus Long term Property Rental with 3 bed private villas with a pool from around 600 euros per month al year round. Utilities are extra however the cost compared to the United Kingdom is less. Long term Cyprus Property will enable you to gather the experience of living in Cyrus compared to a few weeks holiday on the island. The way of live in Cyprus is much more relaxed than the Uk,and the sun always shines! If Protaras Property interests you,for Protaras Holiday Villas or Protaras Property for a long term rental,then we are sure you will find something suitable on the east coast of Cyprus.

The Yearly Re-Birth of Protaras (Cyprus)

Every year,at the beginning of June,eastern (free) Cyprus in the Famagusta region (more popularly known as Protaras) is re-born. This region must have as much holiday home population as the local villages. Yet 90% of the holiday housing in this area are locked up from 15/9 up to 1/6 every year. This region is the most popular one by the Nicosia town’s people in terms of buying a holiday home (approximately 65% of locals who buy a holiday home are Nicosia based,not only because Nicosia has no sea,but also because it accommodates the vast majority of high income earners,including civil servants etc). The beaches of this region are the best in Cyprus (and we would like to add one of the best in Europe),there is little wind and humidity is very low by comparison to other seaside spots,whereas the now most important item of water cuts,does not exist (at least so far). Whereas the local demand easily understands the seasonality of the region,the foreign buyers not appreciate this necessarily.

For those who want to make a permanent home in this area,will realize that after September,the whole area becomes dead,save,at times,over the weekends. So for those who feel that Protaras will be buzzing of life after the summer season,they get a surprise. For those also who buy to let,they will also be disappointed,due to the very short term of the season. For those of us who happen to visit the region in winter,will find that the quiet environment,the most excellent service in restaurants (unlike the summer) the never ending beach footpaths and the all the year round swimming,are an attraction of value. Hopes to extend this very short seasonality of the region exists however.

The Ayia Napa-Paralimni golf course appears to have solved its problems and it is now in the market seeking equity participation for implementation,whereas the Ayia Napa marina is next in line to be negotiated (announced last week). Still,both,these much needed projects are not expected to have an affect in the local seasonality before 3-5 years from today. Notwithstanding the region’s seasonality,prices are not much lower than in other seaside spots (on average). Beach villas sell at £3.500/sq.m. and beach apartments at £3.000/sq.m. (approximately 50% lower than that of Limassol and similar to that of Larnaca). What is noticeable however is the very large number of low cost apartments,which are mainly developed in the Kapparis area,which were bought mainly by the British market in order to let. These apartments sold at a commission of 15% (thus upgrading the price) mainly through international estate agents (be it illegal as far as Cyprus law is concerned) are standing empty,whereas disappointed investors are keen to sell,but not at the prices that these agents promised. Non beach villas sell now at £2.000-£2.500/sq.m. depending on sea proximity,whereas apartments have a theoretical value of £1.400/sq.m. (not easy to sell). This state of the local market (seasonality,rather high prices etc) have directed the foreign demand towards the area’s inland villages.

Villages such as Sotira,Dherynia,Frenaros and even Xylophagou,are becoming more popular and projects which are developed around these villages are increasing in popularity (the lower prices apart,these projects being within/around the villages,cannot be considered as having a seasonality in terms of “life” as such). What is also worth mentioning,is that a number of foreign buyers (mainly British) buy the old refugee houses,built approximately 30 years ago and set within the refugee housing estates. Two bedroom bungalows of approximately 100 sq.mts.,sell at £70.000,but they need improvement.

This,Dhasaki area,as it is known,has the attraction of being next to the Ayios Nicolaos British base and this is the main draw. British type pubs are appearing everywhere and this development is worth examining by those who are students of the local building industry.

So Protaras is on the move,for being re-born again this summer season in terms of more permanent residents and it is not strange that whereas the local Cypriot population rate is reducing,the total local population with respect to the permanent yearly residents is increasing.

Protaras Cyprus The Fun Family Resort

Once people have visited the beautiful Mediterrannean paradise Island of Cyprus she tends to draw them back year after year. Resorts on the Island are great for family holidays and the resort of Protaras on the East coast is arguably one of the best. If you are looking for sun,sea and great family nights out you could be in just the right place. There is plenty to keep all the family entertained in Protaras including one of the best beaches in Cyprus known as fig tree bay. Here you will find a great selection of water sports including paracending,water skiing and plenty for the kids too enjoy too. If you like the sea you will love Protaras resort with its miles of safe sandy beaches,restaurants and so much more. You can even hire a self drive power boat by the hour,anchor up and do some snorkeling in the warm crystal clear Mediterranean Waters. A great trick that works real well is to take a bag of bread crumbs and release them into the sea then watch the thousands of beautiful fish feeding on them.

Protaras has just about every kind of restaurant you could ever wish for with a great selection of reasonably priced dishes on offer. Chinese,Mexican and Italian being some of the firm favorites with Cyprus holiday makers who just keep on coming back for more. The exclusive Eden Square area is also well worth a visit with its Japanese restaurant that cooks the food right at your table. There’s also a beautiful Italian and a Mexican called El Chico if you want to try something a little more colorful. The cafe bar at the front of the courtyard is a great place to watch the free cabareted and there’s a great traditional Greek tavern in the square too. The little one’s haven’t been forgotten either because Protaras has a Macdonalds,a Pizza Hut and a southern fried chicken outlet too. There are also some fabulous flambe restaurants dotted around the resort where the meat eaters get to watch their steaks being cooked at the table too.

Family entertainment is well catered for in Protaras and visitors are treated to several “famous” artiste. Well,actually they are mostly brilliant impersonators taking off some famous performers on a nightly basis. Don’t be surprised to discover that Elvis is playing several venues at the same time or to be treated to performances by the likes of Robbie Williams and Kyle Minogoue. Everything from stage hypnosis to hilarious comedy drag acts provide great family fun well into the night. There are even a few night clubs in Protaras if you want to party on until dawn without needing to visit Agia Napa just up the road. On the other hand if you just want to relax with a nice cool drink there are dozens of great bars to choose from. Many of these places are theme bars such as Cheers or only fools and horses where those obsessed with their favorite TV shows can sit and watch the re runs all night. Fancy a taste of Egypt? You could visit the Sphinx bar at the top of the main street. It’s all decked out like an ancient Egyptian temple with mock statues and plaster pillars which are a stark contrast with the wide sports screens.

If you get bored with eating drinking and relaxing there are plenty of places to visit. The church of profitis Elias is set high above Protaras on a hill and you can’t miss it because it’s bathed in lights at night. A brisk walk up the hundred or so steps should soon burn off a few of those excess pounds acquired over dinner. The view from the top is in short spectacular and well worth the effort of the climb. The picturesque Cape Grecko or Cavo Greco as it is also known makes a great trip off resort and is only a few kilometers outside of Protaras on the road to Agia Napa. This area is a protected national park and an area of outstanding natural beauty with plenty of footpaths and picnic areas too. Down against the coast is a tiny church built above the Cavo Greco sea caves where the early Christians used to meet in secret to avoid persecution. Cyprus is steeped in a rich cultural history dating back thousands of years so you may want to book on one of the many sightseeing tours as well. The chances are that once you have visited Cyprus you will return and a great place to start your holiday is Protaras.