The route follows the A6 to Limassol, the A1 and A5 to Larnaca and then the A3 east. Instead of turning off for Ayia Napa, the driver carries on towards Paralimni and comes down to the coast at Protaras. The last section runs through farmland dotted with windmills, the traditional water pumps of the Kokkinochoria area, before the hotels of Protaras appear along the coast.
Protaras is calmer than Ayia Napa, with sandy coves such as Fig Tree Bay, Sunrise Beach and Konnos Bay, and the chapel of Profitis Ilias on its rock above the resort. Hotels and apartments are spread along a long coast road, and many villas are in Pernera, Kapparis or Paralimni itself. Share the exact address so the driver doesn't need to search when you arrive.
This is one of the longest transfers on the island, so tell us about everything you need beforehand: child seats, extra luggage, a stop for groceries in Paralimni or a short break on the way. Planning it in the booking means less waiting around once you've landed.
- Staying in Pernera or Kapparis? Mention it, as they are a few kilometres from central Protaras.
- Ask for a short break on the way if you're travelling with young children.
- For a return to Paphos Airport, allow about 4 hours 30 minutes from pick-up to departure.
