Prophet Elias Church
A small stone church perched on a rocky hilltop above Protaras, reached by a flight of steps and rewarded with sweeping views over the coast.
Photo: Viaggiamocela / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The church of Prophet Elias stands on a lone rock outcrop on the edge of Protaras. A stairway of roughly 150 steps winds up to the courtyard, which looks out over hotels, beaches and the sea towards Cape Greco and, on clear days, Famagusta.
It is an active Orthodox church, and the hilltop is especially atmospheric when it is lit up at night.
Good to know
The climb is short but steep. Wear modest clothing if you go inside the church.
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Cape Greco National Forest ParkThe rugged headland between Ayia Napa and Protaras, with sea caves, a natural rock bridge, clifftop trails and some of the clearest water in Cyprus.
Fig Tree BayProtaras's signature beach, a sheltered sandy bay with shallow, glassy water and a small islet you can swim out to.
Konnos BayA small, sheltered cove tucked under the pines on the edge of Cape Greco, with soft sand and brilliantly clear water.