"Aphrodite I Cruises" trip to Blue Lagoon & Turtle Cove

The charming Pernera Fishing Shelter, home to 80 traditional fishing boats, will be integrated into the waterspace of Paralimni Marina, providing additional protection to the local fleet.
Agios Nikolaos is the patron Saint of sailors as many of his miracles are related to the sea.
This therefore is the reason for building the little chapel next to the fishing harbour of Pernera as locals believe that he is protecting the boats and their crew.

Pernera Beach

Pernera is a popular coastal area known for having the best beaches on the island, it combines traditional Mediterranean charm, stunning natural beauty and European standards of living. Pernera beach hotel was the first hotel built in the area after the Turkish Invasion of 1974.

Protaras is a resort town in eastern Cyprus, known for its beaches and for Fig Tree Bay with its old, lone fig tree. Above the bay are excavated Hellenistic tombs. To the northwest, atop a rock, the limestone Church of Profitis Ilias marks one end of a nature trail that leads to Konnos Beach. To the south, Cape Greco National Forest Park has clear waters and protected pine forest trails.

Fig Tree Bay

Fig Tree Bay is a sandy beach in Protaras of Paralimni in Cyprus. In 2011, TripAdvisor declared it to be the third best beach in Europe.

Green Bay Beach

Green Bay is the perfect place for begginer divers. Here many learners come to begin them diving courses as the waters are most suitable. The waters begin shallow and slowly deepen therefore there is much to see.

Konnos Bay

30 min

Konnos Bay is concidered to be one of the most scenic beaches in Cyprus. The beach stretches with fine gold sand for about 200 meters. This lovely, secluded beach has perfect swimming conditions especially for children as there are no waves at all.
Here we will have 30 minutes swimming stop from the boat. No diving from the boat is allowed at this spot, as there are a lot of turtles swimming around. Don't forget to bring your snorkelling equipment.

Cape Greco National Forest Park

30 min

National Park Cape Greco lies between the towns of Ayia Napa and Protaras, both tourist resorts, and is visited by tourists for its natural environment. It is the easternmost point of both the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union. According to local legend, it is also the home of the 'Ayia Napa sea monster'.

Agioi Anargyroi Chapel

30 min

The small chapel of Agioi Anargyroi stands majestic at the edge of a vertical rock above the sea.
It is dedicated to Saints Kosmas and Damianos. Below the chapel there is a cave with the holy water of the Saints.
This is a beautiful chapel, in shades of blue and white, which many couples choose have their wedding ceremony there and baptize their children there too.
Many people use this point for diving. At its point of entry, the depth is about 9 meters and you can see lush vegetation from various species of seaweed, huge rocks that rise as well as several species of fish. The area is suitable for many kinds of diving, as it moves inwards there is great depth for more technical diving.

Kamara Tou Koraka

30 min

This bridge is considered to be one of the most famous attractions and things to see in Cape Greco area. What makes it so spectacular is that it is rare natural construction which nature took thousands years to create.
During the last decade the bridge is at risk of being destroyed due to gradual corrosion in area.

Blue Lagoon

30 min

Blue lagoon is the most popular place and thousands of people have visited it by boat. The crystal blue waters in this small bay are so clear, you can see all the way to the underlying sea bed. The water in this area are so inviting and refreshing you will want to swim in this beautiful environment or go snorkeling and look around you underwater for meters on end. Here we will have our second swimming stop from the boat. Diving is allowed from upper deck or from the lower deck.