Fig Tree Bay, Protaras — Free Beach in Cyprus

Fig Tree BayThe icon of Protaras: powder sand, shallow warm water and a little islet you can swim out to, named for the lone fig tree that has stood here for centuries.Type: Beach · Area: Protaras, Ayia Napa & Protaras · Best time: Summer · Entry: FreeVisiting Fig Tree BayFig Tree Bay is Protaras's flagship beach — a long arc of soft sand and shallow, calm turquoise water with a small islet just offshore to swim out to. It's consistently named among Europe's best beaches.Getting thereIn the heart of Protaras, off the main strip; walk down from the resort hotels and promenade.ParkingPublic parking just back from the beach (busy in peak season).Best time to goSummer for the full beach scene; early morning for space and calm water.Local tips

Swim out to the little rocky islet offshore.

It's a Blue Flag beach with full facilities, sunbeds and watersports.

The coastal path north leads to quieter coves.

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