Fig Tree

Paralimni, Cyprus, Cyprus

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Fig Tree usually refers to Fig Tree Bay, a famous sandy beach in Protaras, which is part of the Paralimni municipality in Cyprus.

Named after a solitary fig tree standing close to the shore, it is the most popular beach in Protaras and was ranked Europe's third best beach by TripAdvisor in 2011. The 500-meter-long beach has clean, shallow turquoise waters, is awarded Blue Flag status, and is especially family-friendly compared to other busy Cypriot beaches like Nissi.

Public access is free, though sunbeds and umbrellas cost extra, and water sports like water-skiing, windsurfing, and parasailing are available. An uninhabited islet covered in low vegetation can be reached by swimming through shallow waters and provides natural shelter for the beach.

Lifeguards and lifesaving equipment are present from 9 AM to 6 PM between April and October, and the beach has disabled parking and accessibility features. In 2010, an ancient Greek tomb was discovered during improvements, and in 2018, ocean sand was added to prevent erosion. The beach is about a 16-minute bus ride from Paralimni town and has a nearby municipal car park.