Landmark Protaras

Dancing Fountains Protaras: Magic Dancing Waters Show Guide

RegionProtaras

TypeLandmark

About the place

Checked: 25 October 2026.

The dancing fountains in Protaras: what kind of show it is

The dancing fountains in Protaras (Χορευτικά σιντριβάνια Πρωταρά, Choreftika sintrivania Protara) are Magic Dancing Waters, an evening show on the main avenue of Protaras. It is a commercial open-air show: jets of water move in time to the music, laser animations are projected onto a curtain of water, and in the finale an artificial volcano ‘erupts’.

Spectators sit at tables on several platforms in front of the fountains, and a bar is open during the show. Admission is paid: seats are booked with the operator and tickets are paid for on site. This is not a town fountain you can watch for free on a walk but a separate venue with its own schedule.

Protaras is the resort part of the Municipality of Paralimni in the Famagusta district; Visit Cyprus describes Paralimni as a town that includes Protaras. The venue is in the resort’s tourist area, on Protaras Avenue, so the show is easy to make part of an evening walk.

How the show works

The show is built on water and light. According to the operator, the fountain system has 18,000 nozzles and 1,200 underwater lights, and the movements of the jets are synchronised with the music. Lighting from under the water turns the jets different colours.

The second element is laser graphics. The operator says that four full-colour animation laser projectors and six beam projectors show stories directly on the water. The show also uses fire effects: according to the venue, fireballs rise as high as 8 metres, and smoke machines complete the scene.

The finale is the eruption of an artificial volcano, with ‘fiery lava’ flowing from its crater. The whole show lasts about an hour. The specific acts, storylines and music may change from season to season, so if the programme matters to you, check it with the operator.

Season and schedule

The show is seasonal and runs only in the warmer part of the year. According to the operator, the 2026 season ran from 1 April to 9 November. Look for next year’s schedule on the official Magic Dancing Waters website closer to spring.

Show days depended on the month. In April the show ran on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, in May Saturdays were added, and from June to October performances took place from Monday to Saturday. In November the show ran only on selected dates: from 2 to 7 November and on 9 November. On Sundays the venue was closed to the public and used for private events.

In the 2026 season the show started late in the evening, after sunset, and lasted about 60 minutes. The operator asked guests with bookings to arrive half an hour before the start, or their reserved seats could be given to other guests. These details apply to a specific season, so check the start time before you go.

Tickets and seats

Seats are booked online on the operator’s website and paid for at the box office on site, in cash or by card. According to the operator, you can also contact the venue through messaging apps. Tour operators also sell tickets for the show as part of their programmes, but check their terms and transfers with them separately.

The operator gives separate ticket prices for adults and children: an adult is a spectator aged 13 or over, and the child ticket covers ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 go free, but they must be included in the number of guests when booking so that there are enough seats for the family.

For wheelchair users, the operator sets aside accessible tables on one of the platforms; choose these seats in the booking form and, if needed, tell the venue in advance what help you will need. There was no dinner in the 2026 season, only the bar was open, and there is free parking behind the venue.

Weather, comfort and going with children

The show is held in the open air, so a lot depends on the weather. The operator’s home page gives no rules for rain or strong wind, so if the weather is unsettled, call or message the venue in advance. In spring and autumn, evenings on the coast can be cool, and a light jacket will not go amiss.

The show uses fire, smoke and loud music. If anyone in your group does not cope well with smoke or loud sound, ask when booking which seats are further from the effects. During the show, do not go near the water or the stage, and do not let children run around between the tables and platforms.

With children, bear the late hour in mind: the show ends late at night, and you need to arrive early. It is easier for young spectators if they have had a rest during the day and do not have far to travel back to the hotel after the show.

Fitting the show into an evening in Protaras

Before the show you can stroll along the main avenue of Protaras or spend the last hours of daylight by the sea. The resort’s best-known beach, Fig Tree Bay, is named, according to Visit Cyprus, after a solitary fig tree that has grown there since the 17th century, and it holds a Blue Flag. You can swim there during the day and come back to the avenue in the evening in time for the show.

If you want to see Protaras from above, go up in the daytime or towards sunset to the chapel of Prophet Elias on the rock above the resort. A walking trail featured by Visit Cyprus starts there and leads to Konnos Beach, which lies between Protaras and Cape Greco.

The beaches, hotels and the resort itself are covered in detail in our Protaras guide, and the town it belongs to in our guide to Paralimni. If you are staying in neighbouring Ayia Napa, you can stop on the way at Love Bridge on the eastern edge of town.

What to check before you go

Season and show days. Season dates, days of the week and start times change from year to year. Before you go, check the current schedule on the official Magic Dancing Waters website or message the operator, especially if you plan to visit at the start or end of the season.

Booking and tickets. Prices, rules for children and seat availability can differ between the operator and tour operators. Book seats in advance, check how you can pay and note the time by which you need to arrive so that your booking is not released.

Getting back. The show ends late in the evening, so decide in advance how you will get back to your hotel. Check evening bus times with the Famagusta district bus operator, and in high season it is best to book a taxi in advance. If you are coming from another town in Cyprus, remember that the drive back will be at night, and do not plan a long drive after the show.

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The dancing fountains show in Protaras · Photo: Alexey Ivanov · CC BY-SA 2.0 · converted to WebP and resized.