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Kalamies Beach & Agios Nikolaos Chapel

Charming sandy bay in Pernera framed by a whitewashed Cycladic-style chapel jutting out into azure waters.

Kalamies Beach is beloved for its golden sand and the picturesque whitewashed chapel of Saint Nicholas standing right on the rocky promontory.

Sheltered by breakwaters, the water here is calm and clear, making it a favorite for swimming, paddleboarding, and sunrise photography.

Tips before you go

  • Visit the chapel early in the morning for calm seas and magic golden light.
  • Several traditional seafood tavernas sit directly behind the sand.
  • Paved coastal path runs south towards Fig Tree Bay.

How to get there

5 minutes drive north from Protaras center or take local bus 101/102 towards Pernera.

35.0427, 34.0379Open in Google Maps

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