The Polycarpia Hotel is a comfortable resort hotel in Protaras, the beach resort on Cyprus’s eastern coastline that has become one of the island’s most popular destinations for UK holidaymakers. Protaras is known above all for the exceptional quality of its beaches: calm, sheltered bays with fine pale sand and water of a clarity and turquoise intensity that makes the coastline immediately recognisable. The resort has a relaxed, family-friendly character — quieter and more low-key than the party atmosphere of Ayia Napa to the west, but with a full complement of beach bars, restaurants, water sports and evening entertainment options along its promenade. The Polycarpia Hotel sits within this setting, providing comfortable accommodation with the beaches and resort facilities of central Protaras within easy reach.
Rooms at the Polycarpia Hotel are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom and balcony, and the hotel offers the core amenities guests expect from a Cyprus beach resort — a swimming pool and sun terrace for days spent relaxing on-site, along with dining arrangements that typically cover breakfast and dinner. The beach itself is the main draw: Protaras’s coastal strip is lined with beach rental operators, water sports concessions, snorkelling spots and the shallow, warm water that makes it ideal for families and those who want an uncomplicated beach holiday in reliable Mediterranean sunshine. The resort’s central area is compact and easy to navigate on foot, with restaurants ranging from traditional Cypriot tavernas to international options a short walk from most accommodation.
Protaras stretches along the eastern tip of Cyprus, with Fig Tree Bay at its heart — a beach that has featured repeatedly in European best-beaches listings for its combination of fine sand, clear shallow water and picturesque setting. Beyond the main beach, the Capo Greco National Forest Park covers the dramatic headland south of Protaras, with walking trails along cliff-tops, sea caves accessible by boat and the renowned Blue Lagoon — a natural sea cave bathed in extraordinary light that is one of Cyprus’s most-photographed natural features. The medieval walled city of Famagusta (Ammochostos) is approximately 30 km to the north, with its Gothic cathedral ruins and spectacularly preserved Venetian walls making it one of the most historically significant sites in the eastern Mediterranean. Ayia Napa — 12 km west — provides an alternative if a livelier evening scene is appealing.
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The Polycarpia Hotel is located in Protaras on the east coast of Cyprus, close to Fig Tree Bay and the resort’s main beach strip. Protaras is approximately 50 km from Larnaca International Airport — around 45 minutes by taxi or transfer. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the beach, restaurants and shops in the heart of the resort.
Protaras is celebrated for some of the finest beaches in Cyprus and the Mediterranean as a whole. Fig Tree Bay is the standout — a crescent of pale sand with shallow, remarkably clear turquoise water that regularly features in Europe’s best-beaches rankings. The surrounding coastline has numerous quieter coves for those wanting more seclusion, and the Capo Greco headland to the south offers dramatic sea caves and a Blue Lagoon accessible by boat trip from the resort.
Protaras works well for both. Families benefit from the calm, safe beaches with shallow water ideal for young children, the relaxed resort atmosphere and the wide range of beach and water sports activities. Couples appreciate the quieter, less party-focused character compared to Ayia Napa and the beautiful scenery along the Capo Greco coastline. The resort is notably less rowdy than Ayia Napa while still having a good selection of restaurants and evening entertainment.
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is approximately 50 km from Protaras — around 45 minutes by road. Taxis are readily available from the arrivals terminal, and many UK package holidays include a return airport transfer. Private transfer companies can also be pre-booked for a fixed price, which is often more economical for families or groups travelling together.
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