Choosing between Protaras and Ayia Napa is difficult, because these are two famous, amazing resorts in Cyprus . They have a lot of differences and many advantages. Protaras is located very close to Ayia Napa , but its atmosphere is not so "live", it is suitable for a family relaxing holiday. But Ayia-Napa, as you know, is a place for inveterate party-goers and naughty youth. Let's find out where to rest - in Protaras or Ayia Napa?
Where are the beaches better?
To say in which city the beaches are better is quite difficult. But only in Ayia Napa you will find beaches that have received an award of the international certified quality of UNESCO, they are marked by a blue flag. The best in this city are: Nissi Beach , Adams Beach and Makranisos Beach. It can not be said that the beaches in Protaras are worse, they are all sufficiently developed in infrastructure, clean, with soft white sand and beautiful landscapes. The best beaches are located in a wonderful fig bay . The beaches of Protaras are loved by pelicans, who often gather at the evening promenade. Beaches of Protaras even win, if compared with the beaches of Ayia Napa by the fact that they are not so crowded during the tourist period, so you can rest peacefully with the whole family and enjoy the sun's rays.
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Excursions and attractions
In Ayia Napa and Protaras there are many interesting places for entertainment and historical sites. All of them are very popular with the guests of the city and local residents. Protaras , compared to other cities in Cyprus, does not have many historical values, but one can find several interesting ones: Capo Greco's cape with "castles" and the church of Agios Elias (St. Elias). In the center of the city you will find an amazing historical museum and an oceanarium , where the most unusual representatives of the marine world live.
Every evening, the city hosts a show of Dancing Fountains , which is compared to the famous musical fountains in Dubai. Such an event gathers a large audience and has a lot of fans. In the afternoon you can visit the small water park of the city. It is much smaller than the water parks in other resorts in Cyprus , but it remains one of the main entertainment centers for tourists. You probably will find that Protaras is a completely boring city, but you are mistaken. In the city there are several discos and clubs, where you can have fun. In general, tourists loved Protaras for its silence and tranquility, harmony, beautiful scenery and nature. Therefore, if you are not a fan of noise and din, then go here.
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Ayia Napa is a city of fun and nightlife. From the famous historical treasures of the city, tourists distinguish: Cape Greco with pirate caves and the monastery Ayia Napa . Your children will surely enjoy the excursion to the Marine Park, where you can not only look at the extraordinary fish and other inhabitants of the underwater world, but also swim with the dolphins. You can have fun in the huge water park Water World with an unusual theme. The Big Lunapark is the brightest and most interesting sight of the town. Huge attractions attract many visitors.
Many tourists believe that Ayia Napa wakes up not with the first sun rays, but from the moment of sunset. But in fact, in the city there are more than a hundred clubs, half of them are on the beach. Of course, they all compete and every evening they try to arrange their own unique show. Therefore, at night in Ayia Napa you can hardly enjoy the silence. Its streets are covered by a wave of loud club music, and on the beaches they arrange foam parties. If this is to your liking, go brave to Ayia Napa.
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