- Address: Fig Tree Bay, Protaras
- Working time: 24 hours
If you are looking for the ideal beach for a family holiday, the Bay of Fig Three in southeast Cyprus is no exaggeration to fit this definition. It is the property of the resort town of Protaras and one of the most attractive places for tourists. Perhaps the only drawback of the bay - the presence of a large number of holidaymakers in the holiday season . And, having visited here at least once, you will understand what attracts people to this place.
Features of the bay
Fig Three bay is a picturesque corner of nature on our planet. Your eye will be pleased with the boundless azure of a clear transparent sea, golden and soft sand, blissfully happy smiles of vacationers. Its name was given to the bay and the beach thanks to the old fig tree, which, according to legend, has been growing here since the XVII century. Also this place is decorated with a large number of pelicans, freely walking and swimming along the coast.
Fig Three bay is a suitable place for rest with children : the sea here is shallow, with an even, smooth sandy bottom, gradually increasing depth. A small island in the bay serves as a natural breakwater, so there are never large waves.
Another distinctive feature of this beach is its cleanliness and well-being, for which it is marked by the "Blue Flag" of the European Union. Local authorities are very interested in the development of beach tourism , and therefore recently carried out a large-scale reconstruction of the beach infrastructure: new wooden tracks were laid, new shower cabins, cabins for changing clothes, toilets, parking. Everything is done at a decent level, with taste and love for the locality and tourists. Here you will not feel lack of sun beds and umbrellas. At this the municipality does not stop, monitors the ecology and cleanliness of the area, constantly conducts surveys among vacationers about their comments and wishes for the recreation area.
Special pleasure and drive on this beach will be experienced by diving enthusiasts. The bay is famous for its rich underwater world, capable of surprising even experienced divers. Also, guests can enjoy a variety of water activities, rental boats, catamarans, and water skiing. There are conditions for sailing, as well as any of the beach: tennis, volleyball, basketball.
In the bay a huge number of cafes, restaurants and hotels - ranging from three-star to five-star, so you will not have problems with the arrangement at this resort.
The combination of magnificent nature and the beautification of the beach of Fig Three makes it the best on the island of Cyprus. You will leave from here rested, gathered energy from the beauty and ecology of the area, with a lot of unforgettable impressions and emotions.
How to get there?
You can reach the bay by using public transport in Cyprus . Nearby there is the Protara bus stop, from where you can reach the beach in just 5 minutes.
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