he Protaras Front Strip in Cyprus is the vibrant heart of the popular resort town of Protaras, located on the island’s eastern coast near Ayia Napa. It’s one of the top tourist destinations in Cyprus, especially loved for its relaxed atmosphere, family-friendly environment, and proximity to Fig Tree Bay, one of the island’s most famous beaches.
What to Expect on the Protaras Front Strip:
🏖️ Beaches & Coastal Views
* The strip runs parallel to the coast, just a short walk from Fig Tree Bay, known for its turquoise waters and soft sandy beach.
* A paved coastal promenade stretches along the shoreline, perfect for walks, jogs, or cycling, especially at sunset.
🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés
* A wide variety of international and local cuisine: from traditional Cypriot tavernas to Italian, Chinese, Indian, and steak houses.
* Popular spots often offer al fresco dining with sea views.
* Many places serve fresh seafood, especially grilled fish and calamari.
🍸 Bars & Nightlife
* The nightlife here is more relaxed and family-oriented than Ayia Napa, but still lively.
* Expect cocktail bars, karaoke bars, and live music venues rather than heavy clubs.
* Many bars offer happy hour deals, sports screenings, and themed nights.
🛍️ Shops & Markets
* Plenty of souvenir shops, beachwear stores, local artisan stalls, and convenience stores line the street.
* Also available: excursion kiosks for boat trips, diving, quad biking, and more.
🏨 Hotels & Accommodation
* Many of the area’s hotels, apartments, and resorts are either on or just off the strip.
* Options range from luxury beachfront resorts to more budget-friendly apartments.
Who It’s Best For:
* Families: Clean beaches, calm waters, and a laid-back vibe.
* Couples: Great for romantic beach walks and dinners with a view.
* Groups of friends: Enjoyable nightlife without the chaos of party hotspots.
Tips:
* Summer (June–September) is peak season – expect it to be busy and lively.
* Visit in May or October for warm weather and fewer crowds.
* Parking can be tricky near the strip during high season – walk or use local transport if possible.
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[Applause] [Music] Start on the top of the strip. We’ve got Ribbles and the Sphinx Bar next to the ghetto cocktail bar. Sunday morning, nice and early. Last night was rammed. It is June the 22nd. Starting to pick up in the season. as this is on. Looking forward to seeing Freddy Mercury again. There is the Capitanos. We stayed there last year. Lovely hotel DG on Sunday afternoon. Next to McDonald’s. is Oscars next to Hans and Gretle. Amazing smells and ice creams from this place. There’s the water show down there next to Joker Square. Greeny pub open all year round. Nice breakfast in the morning. [Music] Sunday lunch for £10. My child today we have flora Heat. Heat. Come down to Georgia’s tavern. If it is your birthday, apparently George rings a bell for you. Step two, select your payment method. We accept cash. There’s the waves bar. Nice little supermarket there if you are self catering. There’s pockies. There’s just so many bars and restaurants to choose from on the strip. Absolutely loads. Got the new fountain in front of us. just been installed this year. The top there you can see some apartments. Little is just to the left of them. [Music] Lots of buses come past. There’s the 102 and the 101. Both take you to Ironappa. I think it’s €2. Very good price. Here’s my hotel. picked up lots of straight cuts. Got boogie higher, quad high up, more pads, bikes. Strange thing is no security around them. No fences, no cameras. We wouldn’t see this in England, unfortunately. And here comes Cla looking very gorgeous today. Where’s I said from
Sheen.
No worry. police and it’s you know not even from the back guys ladies if you are shopping from Sheen very nice outfits available massive food is just over the road from where we’re staying and next door to Vanelis traditional Greek mezzi available in Masa fast food. Nice. And apparently there’s one bit further down. Supposed to be better. Elvis on the top. I was just saying there’s so many pubs, restaurants. Yeah.
Ice cream places to go to just you’ve got to come back for more holidays. That’s it.
It’s the only way we can do it. Got to come back and try them all. Upstairs in a mall. Looks very nice. Very posh. Just to the left here is the Bliss Bar. It was just getting built last year, wasn’t it? When we were here. Yeah. What they doing? They were renovating it. That’s pour. Lots of good stuff in there. Food as well as clothes and other items. Going in there for a Dubai.
Yes, we’re going to go in here today for a Dubai cup.
A Dubai cup it’s called. So, we’ll vlog that later for you guys. Bit early for ice cream. Is it really too early for ice cream? Happy.
It’s We never eat ice cream, though. But we are going to eat some ice cream this week.
It’s not ice cream. It’s more strawberries.
Strawberries and pistachio, wasn’t it? It’s Pizza Hut. I think we got a deal on €7. Yeah. Eat as much as you want. Q Bar, our favorite bar. If you get the right staff and you get the right shows to come to your pub, your pub will be rammed every night. This is a classic proof here where the staff at Cuba are lovely. They make you feel so welcome. And also J Mley appears a lot here. I think he’s on tonight as one Joy. He was on last night with Queen Rules at his new band as I see from another vlog if you go on the other videos. We vlogged that last night with a live band. Amazing. On our left, we got the Raj Indian and TJ’s Bar, which I want to go down to because apparently they do lots of slow beers down there, as George likes to say from Cypus Insights. And then up that way, if you walk up the steps all the way up to the main road, you’ll see a big wheel. And then in front of the big wheel is also little. So we guys ourselves Cing Little is just on the top main road. Yeah, go there.
We We need to go there today cuz we are self caving this time. First time in many years. Excuse me. First time I’ve ced it. Wow. What a lovely change after all these years. The restaurant steakhouse. Never tried that one. We have been next door though. in the Italian. That was last year, wasn’t it?
Mhm.
Very nice food. That pizza was gorgeous. Got a garlic fix. Again, for one of our viewers who’s coming here in October, Sunrise Beach Hotel, Bru Reef restaurant at the bottom. I think you do get one free meal. Do you get a free meal?
I think so. You used well last year you did get a free meal if you stayed at that hotel in the brief restaurant. Again, if you look back through the videos, you’ll see we did go there one night for a meal. It was lovely. There’s Marello’s on the left. Very popular, very busy.