May – June
Sweet spot: air 25–30 °C, sea 22–24 °C, light crowds and full facilities. Sunbeds are easy to find even at midday.
Travel guide · Protaras, Cyprus
Fig Tree Baya Blue Flag jewel of Protaras.
Crystal-clear turquoise water, powder-fine golden sand and an islet 50 metres offshore — one of the most photographed beaches in Europe. The complete visitor guide, with a premium private Mercedes transfer to get you there.
Introduction
The most famous beach in Protaras.
Fig Tree Bay sits in the centre of Protaras, on the south-eastern coast of Cyprus. A crescent of fine golden sand wraps around a sheltered cove of glass-clear turquoise water — and 50 metres from the shore lies a small rocky islet that you can swim to in five minutes. The bay has held Blue Flag status for over three decades, is family-safe thanks to its shallow water, and is consistently named one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean by TripAdvisor and European travel media. The single fig tree from which the bay takes its name still stands at the southern end.
Best time to visit
When to go.
July – August
Peak summer: hot (32–35 °C) and busy. Arrive before 10:00 to secure a sunbed and a parking spot, or come after 17:00 for golden light.
September – October
Warmest sea of the year (25–27 °C), thinning crowds and lower prices. Often the best month of all for swimming.
Best time of day: early morning (07:00–10:00) for empty sand and glassy water, or late afternoon (16:30–sunset) for warm light and a quiet swim.
Parking
How to park (and what to avoid).
Free public parking
Two free public car parks — one at each end of the bay — plus roadside spots along Protara Avenue. Free, but completely full by 10:00 in July and August.
Paid hotel & private lots
Several side-street lots and hotel car parks accept day visitors for €5–€10. The closest to the beach are on Kavo Greco Avenue.
Tip: skip the search
In high season most visitors lose 30–60 minutes hunting for parking. A private Mercedes drops you at the beach entrance and picks you up when you are ready — no parking, no walk, no rental.
Swimming & facilities
What you'll find on the beach.
Swimming & islet swim
Calm, shallow water — safe for children. Confident swimmers can reach the small islet 50 m offshore; bring water shoes for the rocky landing.
Sunbeds & shade
Licensed sunbeds and umbrellas (€2.50–€3.50 each per day). Trees and tavernas provide shade at the back of the beach.
Water sports
Paddleboards, kayaks, pedaloes, jet-skis, banana and parasailing — operators line both ends of the bay from May to October.
Lifeguards & safety
Lifeguards on duty in summer. The bay is sheltered and rarely sees rough waves; flags signal conditions daily.
Toilets, showers, changing
Free public toilets, fresh-water showers and changing cubicles at both ends of the beach. Accessible ramp from the southern car park.
Blue Flag certified
30+ consecutive years of Blue Flag status for water quality, cleanliness, safety and environmental management.
Restaurants & nearby
Where to eat & what's close.
Beachfront restaurants
- • Soho Beach Bar & Restaurant — Mediterranean menu directly on the sand.
- • Vrahos Fish Tavern — fresh-caught seafood, sunset terrace.
- • Capo Bay — long-standing fine-dining hotel restaurant at the south end.
- • Yialos Beach Restaurant — Cypriot meze and grills with bay views.
Nearby attractions
- • Cape Greco National Park — sea caves, Blue Lagoon, sunset cliffs (10 min south).
- • Nissi Beach — Cyprus' most famous beach in Ayia Napa (20 min south).
- • Protaras Promenade — 2 km coastal walkway with tavernas and viewpoints.
- • Profitis Elias chapel — hilltop chapel above Protaras with a sweeping panorama.
- • Ayia Napa Harbour — fishing port and the 16th-century Ayia Napa Monastery.
Private transfer
The easiest way to arrive.
Private Mercedes — door to beach
Skip rentals, parking and bus timetables. We pick you up at the airport or any address in Cyprus — Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Ayia Napa, Nicosia — in a spotless Mercedes E-, S- or V-Class, drop you at Fig Tree Bay, and pick you up again when you're ready. Fixed pricing, 24/7, child seats included.
Why us
Why choose ONLY Cyprus Intercity.
Premium Mercedes fleet
Spotless Mercedes E-Class, S-Class and V-Class with leather interiors and climate control.
Private transfers only
No shared shuttles, no detours. Door-to-door from any address in Cyprus.
Professional drivers
Licensed, English- and Russian-speaking chauffeurs who know every road in Protaras.
Flight monitoring
We track your flight in real time. Early or delayed — your driver adjusts automatically.
24/7 service
Sunrise beach trips, late-night airport pickups — we drive every day of the year.
Fixed prices
Quoted at booking, paid on arrival. No surge pricing — cash, card or Revolut.
Free child seats
Baby, child and booster seats supplied at no extra charge — just tell us your child's age at booking.
FAQ
Fig Tree Bay — FAQ
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