After a proper research online, I found a few places we wanted to check out – first one on the list was this little oasis called Sirena Bay Taverna<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coloured tables and chairs, sitting under the cover of trees and listening to the waves at the sea, I couldn’t imagine a better place to have a late breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right next to the taverna is a small pathway straight to a private little beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though it wasn’t even lunchtime, we were celebrating a birthday which calls for a small glass of wine, even with breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The food arrived, and there was plenty of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The waiters in here are pretty cute too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a long breakfast, a glass of wine and stretching our legs after the journey from Paphos<\/a>, we continued to our hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Close to our hotel<\/span> was another great find – a restaurant with a lot of character and crazy furniture and decor. Fire up your Instagram and people will think you are somewhere in Santorini<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hotel<\/span> where we stayed was right on the coast, with a beautiful garden right next to it and also a small shed serving mini mezze and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a long day of driving<\/a>, drinking and eating, we took it easy in the evening and saved the best for last. We went to La Cultura De Gusto<\/a>, a small restaurant<\/a> in Paralimni, a short drive away from Protaras. It has to be one of the best restaurants on the island. Fine dining done properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re staying in the area, I highly recommend you pay them a visit – but make sure you book your table, it gets very busy even in the middle of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next day, we drove to the coast and found a beautiful little lounge and restaurant called Koi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was surrounded by a big pond filled with these guys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I ordered a cocktail and from my seat watched as these golden boys raced around the restaurant, flipping through a little waterfall and picking up pieces of food along the way. I could watch them for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We arrived here around lunchtime, and the restaurant was empty and pretty peaceful. I can image it gets busy in the evening as it sits right next to the beach and a big hotel<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was a great birthday trip and even though we stayed on the island, we felt like we were on a real holiday. I love Protaras especially outside of the main season when you can appreciate the beauty of the beaches and area a lot more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Restaurants\u00a0<\/strong>|<\/em>\u00a0Sirena Bay<\/a>,\u00a0115 Vrysoudion, Pernera, 5295, Cyprus<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0Ellinadikon Tavern – Restaurant,\u00a04, St. Cornelios Street, Protaras\u00a0| \u00a0La Cultura Del Gusto<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>7 Ifaistou, Protaras – Paralimni<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>|\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Koi Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0and Lounge Bar,\u00a0Iasonos 2, Protaras<\/p>\n\n\n\n Riccos Beach, Paphos (Cyprus)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Makarounas Boutique Winery, Paphos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Londa Hotel, Limassol (Cyprus)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boho Resto Bar, Limassol (Cyprus)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Day Trip to Paphos ZOO, Cyprus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palae Pafos, Cyprus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh Snow in Troodos, Cyprus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunset Picnic in Coral Bay, Cyprus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"protaras](\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/birthday-adventures-in-protaras1.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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