Morning walk along the coast of Cyprus: From Pernera to the famous Fig Tree Beach

In Protaras, a city located on the southeastern coast of Cyprus, the beach stretches almost the entire length of the coast.

​When you are staying in nearby Pernera (as was the case with us), to reach the beaches of Protaras, you need to walk a little more than 3 kilometers.

A landscaped promenade, the likes of which I have never seen anywhere, stretches along the entire length of the coast.

If you look closely, you can see how long it is in this photo.

And believe me, it's longer than this map shows🙂
The walk in itself is not a problem and it would not be demanding if the sun had not started to burn in the morning.

Eager to visit the farthest beach of Protaras — the famous Fig Tree Beach — we arm ourselves with hats, sunglasses and water bottles.

​We use every opportunity to take shelter from the sun for a while, taking a break under the protective awnings of the terraces, which offer a beautiful view of the open sea.

However, despite the beautiful scenery, getting to the beach completely exhausts us.

The impression is further spoiled by the large number of bathers and the squealing of small children enjoying the beautiful water.

​After a short refreshment, we agree to return to this beach the next morning — while the sun's rays are still low on the horizon and there are no crowds.

We get up early, before dawn, and start our #WednesdayWalk.

We pass again along the path by the sea and witness the sunrise.

The #photography I take remain as a reminder of this wonderful walk at dawn.

​We pass by the large beach of Vrissiana and reach the Fig Tree beach.

Swimming in calm water, when there is no one around you, is a priceless atmosphere.

Without needing to lay down on a deck chair, I continue walking along the great path until I reach the lookout point on the peninsula.

From that point I followed the path that continued into the distance by the sea and decided to go back to Fig Tree Beach because the sun was already starting to get very hot.

​Walking on soft sand without a single bather made this walk a great decision.

I can tell you — if I find myself in this resort again, I will definitely visit the beaches early in the morning.

​The return from Fig Tree Beach on my new pin on #worldmappin was a bit more demanding, so we repeated the breaks during which I had the opportunity to photograph details on the coast.

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