Fig Tree Bay
Fig Tree Bay is a beach in Protaras, Cyprus. It was named Europe's third best beach by TripAdvisor in 2011,[1] though it had dropped to 13th place by 2013.[2] OverviewAs with all beaches in Cyprus, access to the public is free, whilst the hiring of sunbeds and umbrellas is chargeable. A municipal car park provides parking within a short walk. The beach stretches for 500 metres, and the waters are clean enough for the beach to have been awarded blue flag designation.[3] The beach takes its name from the fig trees located close to the coast.[4] There is an uninhabited islet easily reached by swimming through the shallow waters, the location of which provides a good shelter for the rest of the beach. The islet is covered with low-level local vegetation. In contrast to other local beaches, such as nearby Nissi, Fig Tree Bay has become a popular destination for families. Water sports such as water-skiing, windsurfing, and parasailing are available. From April to October, lifeguards and lifesaving equipment are available on the beach from 9am to 6pm.[5] In 2010, during structural improvements to the beach, an ancient Greek tomb was unearthed.[6] In 2018, the Paralimni municipality pumped ocean sand onto the shoreline to prevent erosion.[7] In popular cultureThe song "Fig Tree Bay" from English musician Peter Frampton's 1972 album Wind of Change is about the beach. References
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