Located on the outskirts of the popular resort of Protaras, Pernera attracts families and couples looking for quiet relaxing holidays. Just 30 minutes from Protaras and less than an hour from Larnaca, this lovely beach resort has the most quiet, uncrowded beach in the area, complete with a good choice of beach-front restaurants.

Pernera

 Pernea itself has a good selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops but for a more wider choice of restaurants and tavernas you will have to go to Protaras. And for more livlier entertainment you will need to visit the famous resort of Ayia Napa.

Pernera beach itself is one of the nicest sandy beaches on the eastern coast of Cyprus. All of the beaches around Protaras have fine sandy beaches with calm clear blue waters which make them an excellent choice for families with young children. The Protaras offers an abundance of watersports including diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, paragliding, water-skiing, jet-skiing, speed boats and banana boat rides. Pernera has its own dive centre which offers everything from dives for beginners and fish feeding dives to dives to the Zenobia wreck which is one of the world’s top diving wrecks. Whilst diving here you will encounter reefs, caves and no end of fascinating marine life including parrot fish, rays, sea bass, groupers and eels.

Fig Tree Bay

The area around Perera is great for walks to explore the surrounding sights. Walking to the west of Pernera you will reach Fig Tree Bay beach, Flamingo beach and the resort of Kepparis. To the north there are small secluded coves just waiting to be discovered. The whole family will enjoy exploring the beautiful unspoilt coastline around the headland at Cape Greko to the south of Pernera. There is an excellent scienic coastal path from Protaras to Ayia Napa beach which takes you past ancient ruins and sea caves.

Coastal Walk

There are lots of places to see when taking one of the many holiday packages on offer to Cyprus including the capital Nicosia with its unique old town, Larnaca with its old fort and museums, Protaras, Ayia Napa and the traditional Cypriot village of Paralimni. A great day out for the whole family is a visit to the Troodos Mountains where you will discover lots of quaint traditional villages, pine forests, hiking trails, Byzantine churches and the highest point on the island, Mount Olympus.  

When the children want a break from the beautiful beaches there is a local waterpark and also the larger Water World at Ayia Napa. A mix of Ancient Greece and modern rides, the Ayia Napa waterpark is a must for the kids and adults alike when on your cheap holidays to this wonderful island.

Nissi Bay is a popular beach resort on the east coast of Cyprus, just 2 miles from the lively resort of Ayia Napa. Nissi Bay has some of the best beaches in Cyprus and is very popular with families and those seeking a quieter resort than Ayia Napa.

Nissi Beach

The most popular beach here is Nissi Beach, a long expanse of beautiful white sand, sheltered by Nissi Island. After a long night parting in Ayia Napa revellers visit the beach here for a perfect day of relaxation and recovery! Pelicans often land here on Nissi Beach.
Other beaches in the resort include the excellent Grecian Bay which stretches in a long curve from the harbour in Ayia Napa right round to Nissi Bay. The quieter beach at Konnos Bay has lots of small coves and is the most unspoilt piece of coastline in the area.
There are lots of watersports on offer here, including scuba diving, snorkelling, jet skiing, windsurfing and paragliding. For beginners there are several diving centres in Nissi Bay where you can take lessons before experiencing a dive in the beautiful clear waters of the bay.

Konnos Bay

All of the beaches in Nissi Bay are perfect for families as they have gentle shelving and calm safe waters.

Nissi Bay has its own nightlife and restaurants but for the most popular, lively clubs and more traditional restaurants, a trip to Ayia Napa is a must.

For a great day out, trips to the Troodos Mountains, Paralimni, Liopetri and Sotira are available from the resort. A cruise around Cape Greco, Protaras and Pernera makes a great cheap day out and usually includes a stop off for a

Troodos Mountains

spot of snorkelling and a dip in the warm Mediterranean sea.

For a holiday that can be as relaxing or as action packed as you like look out for the many holiday packages that are on offer throughout the internet.

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Ayia Napa is one of the most popular resorts on the picturesque Mediterranean island of Cyprus, particularly popular with the 18-30 year olds who are looking for a fun packed holiday with great clubbing experiences.

Ayia Napa, although renowned for it’s club scene, is also a great resort for family holidays, with a beautiful beach and lots of child friendly areas.

For more information why not take a look at this interesting and informative destination guide to Ayia Napa which will give you an insight into this perfect holiday destination.

Trevor Butler set up his first ‘travel’ related business in 2004 and has written many other destination articles with tips and information. I have found these articles both interesting and helpful, hope you do too.

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