Modern Louis Kalamies Luxury Villas couldn’t get any closer to the beach if they tried. The family-friendly complex of fourteen three-bedroom villas is a stone’s throw on the famous sandy coast of Protaras, eastern Cyprus. Cool off in your private swimming pool, soak up the sun on your cushioned lounger or make the short 2-minute stroll to the shores of Kalamies beach where you can swim in the calm Mediterranean sea or relax on the soft sand. There’s also a restaurant here, as well as the picture-worthy chapel of Agios Nikolaos with its classic whitewashed walls and vibrant blue features.

The villas are spread over two spacious floors and can comfortably sleep up to six people. On the ground floor, there’s a living room, fully-equipped kitchen and bathroom. The style is contemporary with natural-coloured furnishings, adorned in pops of blue to pick up on the vibrant hues of the sky and the sea. Amenities for a home-from-home stay include a fridge, dishwasher, toaster, washing machine, microwave, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Upstairs, you’ll find the stylish master bedroom with its own bathroom (perfect for mum and dad), as well as two twin rooms and a shared shower room. Handy extra features include pool towels, slippers and a hairdryer.

When you head off exploring the beautiful local surrounds, you can feel content in the knowledge that your small valuables are secure in the laptop-sized safety box. Must-see sights include Fig Tree Bay, with its old lone fig tree and the exciting excavated Hellenistic tombs in the area. Channel your history buff at the limestone Church of Profitis Ilia, get back in nature on the famous trail that leads to Konnos beach or visit Cape Greco National Forest Park with protected pine forests. When you get back from your action-packed day, your private car parking space and cooling air conditioning await.

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Louis Kalamies Luxury Villas are in the sunny resort town of Protaras on Cyprus’s stunning south-eastern coast. The popular holiday destination is renowned for its beautiful beaches and traditional Greek restaurants. Plus, lively Ayia Napa is just down the road (an 18-minute drive away). Coming from Larnaca Airport? No worries. It’s a short 45-minute drive to the villa. With a public bus stop on the main road – about 250 metres from the villa with regular buses to Ayia Napa and Paralimni, Monday to Sunday from 07.00 to 04.00 hrs – and your own private parking spot too, getting around this charming part of Cyprus couldn’t be easier.

In Protaras, there are plenty of sandy spots. Kalamies beach is a two-minute walk from the villa, or you could visit Fig Tree Bay for more soft, golden sand that’s ideal for beach games, snorkelling or relaxing in the sun. There’s plenty of opportunities to take part in water sports like pedaloes, windsurfing and jet skiing, as well as water parks in the area. Take a break from the beach and browse the small shops and market stalls, before stopping for a refreshing drink or bite to eat at one of the restaurants, bars or cafés. Look out for fresh seafood! For the scuba divers, Cape Greco in Ayia Napa is an ideal choice. For a dose of history and culture instead, head to the capital of Nicosia (about an hour and 20-minute’ drive) and check out some of the amazing buildings including Cyprus Museum, Selimiye Mosque and the pretty old town with its sandstone Venetian walls.

By night, Protaras and Nicosia come alive. Try your hand at karaoke or sip on cocktails into the night. If you’re after more livelier nightlife, Ayia Napa is the place to be. It’s one of the party capitals of the world, so there plenty of bars and nightclubs where you can dance till dawn.

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