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| General Information About Protaras
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| This is a more calm resort compared to Ayia Napa even though it is only 10 minutes away by car. Protaras is situated between Cape Greco and the village of Paralimni and boasts the fabulous Fig Tree Bay, which stretches over 10 miles of Sandy Beach. While lying on the beach you will have the opportunity to decide which of Protaras many restaurants you will try that evening. Protaras is the place to try freshly grilled fish in one of the open-air seafood restaurants or take a pick from the several types including Thai, Italian, Indian and many others. Protaras also offers a good choice of shops, taverns, nightclubs and bars. The many protaras villas for rent,offer privacy in your own villa, often with private swimming pools.protaras hotels are also excellent in this area.
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| Public Holidays
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| January |
1st + 6th |
New
Years Day, Epiphany Day |
March |
6th |
Green Monday |
| March |
25th |
Greek Independence Day |
| April |
1st, 21st |
Anniversary
of Cyprus Liberation, Good Friday |
May |
1st |
Labour Day |
| June |
12th |
Pentecost-Kataklysmos (Whit Monday) |
| August |
15th |
Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
October |
1st + 28th |
Cyprus
Independence Day,Greek National Day |
| December |
25th-26th |
Christmas
Holidays |
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| Events & Celebrations
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• Carnival Festival: 3rd-4th March Street Carnival in all towns.
• Wine Festival: 30th August - 10th September in Limassol.
• Kataklysmos: 12th June sea side festival in all coastal resorts.
Most saint day festivals are celebrated on Church grounds.
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| Business & Shopping Hours
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| Winter hours |
Oct-Apr |
Summer hours |
May-Sep |
Mon-Fri |
08.00-13.00
& 14.30-17.30
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Mon
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08.00
-13.00 & 16.00 - 1900
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Wed-Sat |
08.00
-13.00 |
Wed-Sat |
08.00
-13.00 |
Office
hours |
08.00-13.00
& 15.00 -18.00
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| Airports
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Larnaca
Airport is:
•5km
from Larnaca town port
•70km
from Limassol
•46km
from Ayia Napa
•139km
from Paphos
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Paphos
Airport is:
•15km
east of Paphos town
•63km
from Limassol
•129km
from Larnaca
•50km
from Polis
•146km from Nicosia
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| Electricity Current-Voltage
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The electricity
supply in Cyprus is 240 volts, a.c. 50Hz. Sockets are usually 13 amp,
square pin in most buildings. More than one low current rating appliance
may be operated from the same supply point, by using an adapter. The use
of adapters for operating high current rating appliances. Many hotels
provide adapters upon request from the reception, they can also be purchased
from supermarkets.
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| Hitch Hiking
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Hitch Hiking
is not restricted in Cyprus, but certainly is not one of the regular means
of transportation. Such means of transportation can be tiresome in the
hot summer months, but may turn out to be a great pleasure as Cypriot
hospitality is legendary, and hikers will certainly experience the friendliness
and simplicity of Cypriots, especially among the village folk. Hikers
are advised to wear sunhats and sunglasses in summer, while waiting for
their free ride. Hitch-Hikers should always remember to keep to the left-hand
side of the road, as driving in Cyprus moves on the left.
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| Emergency
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| The Police,
Fire Brigade and Emergency Medical Service telephone
number is:
199
It is defiantly
advised to have Medical Insurance when on holiday as the cost for necessary
treatment is likely to be very high. Emergency treatment in hospitals
is free, however you may like to transfer to a private clinic once first
aid has been administered. In a case that a Doctor/Dentist is needed,
contact our travel office to have an English speaking Doctor/ Dentist appointed
to you.
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