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Pernera Resort

Pernera holiday resort is the ideal place for a relaxing family holiday. For that villa holiday Cyprus style Destination Cyprus has a fantastic selection of private villas you can rent.

The resort is about 2 kilometers from the larger town of Protaras and within easy reach of Paralimni the main town. Nestled against a sandy bay Pernera exudes a relaxed easygoing atmosphere but there are still plenty of great café bars that lay on nightly entertainment.

As with most of the other resorts there is a wide range of cuisine to choose from including Mexican, Chinese and flame grilled steak houses. If you prefer fast food there is a pizza hut and a southern fried chicken outlet on the main street.

For good home cooked food you can try the knights bar and tfor more traditional Cyprus cuisine then the St Elias Tavern provides the perfect Cyprus Meze

The main street winds its way down to the sea front where there are several sandy coves, which are perfect for sunbathing or swimming. Water sports are available in several places along the front and there is a lovely coastal promenade through to Protaras with plenty of refreshment stops along the way.

If you are looking for a relaxing family holiday in Cyprus then Pernera is the ideal place. There is a small water park just off the main street and the resort of Protaras is only a short walk away should you want something a little more lively.

Speaking of water parks a holiday in Cyprus would not be complete without a day at the famous aqua park just outside Ayia Napa. This fantastic water park has received an award for the best in Europe and makes a superb day out for the whole family.

Recently Pernera has become popular with people wanting to purchase their own holiday home in Cyprus and those seeking Cyprus villa holidays will have no problem finding a holiday villa Cyprus style to rent from Destination Cyprus

Pernera in Cyprus is probably not one of the best known resorts on the East coast but it is certainly one of the nicest. Nestling below a hill this pretty little town has plenty to offer and holiday makers return there year after year. The main street sweeps right down to the sea front where there are several sandy bays protected by stone outcrops. These are perfect for bathing and snorkeling in the warm crystal clear Mediterranean waters. Being so well protected these bays are great for families with small children and there is plenty of shallow water for the little ones to paddle in. In essence Pernera is first and formost a beach holiday resort. Lovers of water sports will have plenty of activities to get their teeth into including wind surfing and water skiing to name just a couple.

If you fancy a Cyprus boat trip Pernera is the place to be with its bustling harbor you will be spoilt for choice. Everything from leisurely cruises to heart stopping power boat rides can be booked there. Or maybe you prefer to just relax and watch the world go by with a nice cool drink. If so there is a great waterfront cafe right on Penera harbor where you can take in that beautiful view over the Mediterranean Ocean. On clear days you can see right across to Famagusta and the peninsula of Northern Cyprus. Several organized sea fishing trips also sail from the harbor catering for all levels including first timers so you could even catch your own dinner. If you fancy experiencing the thrill of a ship under real sail there's a full sea going schooner and a modern catamaran that sails from Penera too.

Both these craft are available for party bookings and the latest trend appears to be floating wedding receptions with a full buffet on board. Talking of weddings, Cyprus is one of the top places for that romantic beach wedding and Pernera offers several great locations where couples can tie the knot. One of the most popular venues is the Golden Coast hotel which overlooks Pernera harbour and fronts right onto the beautiful sandy beach. Couples have the choice of holding the ceremony either under an ornate

pergola or in the tiny church on the hotel grounds. The church is set within a pretty courtyard with an ornamental fountain and well maintained gardens making it perfect for those small iintimate wedding ceremonies.

Eating out in Pernera is a gastronomic delight and the only problem is that you won't have time to sample every single restaurant. There's everything from Chinese to Mexican and traditional Cypriot meze houses. Some of the better restaurants are listed below:

Mojitos bar and Grill

Blue Spice

Rocks restaurant (A short walk towards Protaras on the main road located opposite Woodys Bar)

El Cavalierre

La Cutura de Gusto

Knights Bar

St Elias tavern (A must for Cyprus Meze)

Good bars to visit:

Lounge bar

Spectrum