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Found on the South East Coast of Cyprus a little way inland, the modern city of Paralimni bears little resemblance to the small quiet rural town that it once was in the early 1970s. In 1974 it went under a huge regeneration, when the town of Famagusta’s population fled south during the Turkish occupation of the North. Paralimni grew overnight in both size and status making it became the regional administrative capital. Due to this expansion, little of the original architecture remains, however within the Town Square you will be able to find three churches (the oldest and most interesting is now open to the public and serving as a museum) as well as an open air theatre. Although the town retains little rustic charm it makes up for it with its friendly atmosphere and attractive gardens, which look incredible when in blossom, making any visit worthwhile.
Once unused barren land Protaras now houses the tourist resort of Paralimni. With life very much oriented to the tourist, Protaras offers all the amenities of home set in an idyllic location - home to stunning golden beaches (all with the EC Blue Flag,) brilliant blue sea, rugged cliffs and small sheltered bays. It is from here that you can decide whether you wish to spend your day lounging by the swimming pool, bathing on the beach and if your adventurous participating in the wide range of water sports, or even escaping from the main tourist area to deserted bays.
At night Protaras comes alive with sound, with each bar and disco tempting customers in, and outdoing their rivals. Offering the latest popular music, and some of the best DJ's in the business, Protaras's nightlife rivals some of the best in Britain, and has the finest selection of nightclubs, discos, bars and restaurants on the whole of the island.
Destination Statistics
Currency: Cyprus Pounds (CYP)
Language: Greek, Turkish (both official) English
EU Member: Yes
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