A BLUE FLAG BEACH
Fig Tree Bay is a famous, award-winning Blue Flag sandy beach located in the resort town of Protaras on the southeastern coast of Cyprus. Named after a solitary, but rare 17th-century fig tree, it is celebrated for its fine golden sand, crystal-clear shallow waters, and its small offshore islet. A municipal car park provides parking that is a short walk away from the beach, and although the use of sunbeds and umbrellas are charged, access, as with all beaches in Cyprus, is free to the public at the point of use. The beach stretches for at least 500 metres, and the waters are clean enough for the beach to have been awarded blue flag designation.
BEACH HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
Amenities: Sun beds and umbrellas are available for daily hire. Public toilets and changing rooms are also available.Â
Health & Safety: Because of its shallow waters, Fig Tree Bay has become a popular destination for families with young children. Lifeguards and lifesaving equipment are available on the beach from 9 am to 6 pm from April through to October.
Offshore Islet: The uninhabited islet, which is covered with low-level vegetation, is easily reached by swimming or wading through the bay’s shallow waters.Â
Walking: The beach connects to a scenic, flat, buggy-friendly boardwalk that stretches along the coast.
WATERSPORTS
Fig Tree Bay in Protaras, Cyprus, is widely considered the ultimate hub for watersports on the island thanks to its crystal-clear, shallow waters and gentle coastal breezes. The beach features highly professional, family-run operators offering activities ranging from relaxing paddle boat rentals to high-octane towing. Three main well-established operators manage the platforms directly on or right next to Fig Tree Bay. All are heavily praised for safety briefings and updated equipment.
A LIST OF WATERSPORTS
- Water and jet skiing
- Parasailing
- Pedal Boats and Pedalos
- Windsurfing
- Paddleboarding
- Inflatable Rides including Crazy UFO, Twister, Stingray, & Banana
- Stand-Up PaddleÂ
- Kayak
- Wakeboarding
- Self-Drive Motor Boats
