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Protaras, the
tourist area of Paralimni, is just one hour's drive from Larnaca
International Airport on the southeast coast of the island. Here in this
idyllic resort one can find golden sandy beaches and rugged cliffs
complimenting the tiny bays while overlooking the brilliance of the early
morning sun as it slowly rises above the horizon, as if emerging from the
crystal-clear waters of the sparkling blue-green Mediterranean.
It
is here within this poetic scene that one can still choose between
lounging at any of the luxurious hotels with their tempting swimming
pools, or escaping to the quiet solitude of a lonely stretch of beach for
that intimate picnic. Explore this enchanting locale for a few miles
inland and you will discover the delightfully scenic "Valley of the
Windmills" where what seems like hundreds of rotating fan blades help
to pump the water that irrigates the surrounding fields.
Historical
tradition continues to bean important feature of the culture of Paralimni
and its people whose typical Cypriot hospitality is very much in evidence
here. Local residents still practice many of their age-old customs and are
always eager to demonstrate some of the traditional farming techniques
that have lasted for generations.
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