If you are looking for a cheap and fun way to get around during your vacation, scooter rental in Protaras Cyprus could be the solution to your problem. Cheaper and less hassle than car rental, it’s perfect for tourists of all ages looking for an easy way to see more of the island. Even if you’re staying in an apartment or hotel, they don’t take up a lot of space, so you can also park them pretty much anywhere within reason. There are many scooter and motorcycle shops dotted along the strip and the main road from Protaras to Ayia Napa, including “the brothers” who have been renting scooters from the resort for years and Yamessos on the main road, so finding a good offer should be easy. .
Unless you spend the other fifty weeks of your year living on another planet, you’ll know that roads are dangerous places, and those on the Island are no exception. So if you are considering renting a scooter in Protaras, Cyprus or anywhere else, safety should be your main consideration. However, it would seem that the heads in Cyprus have a different shape or size than the rest of the world. Why else would so many cyclists be flying without a crash helmet attached to them? Perhaps they are plowing under the misconception that the other vehicles and immovable objects on the island’s roads are made of rubber or something. So be sure to use the slider cover provided by the rental store.
If you have chosen to take your vacation as a package tour, it is very likely that during the welcome meeting of your representatives the topic of scooter rental in Protaras, Cyprus will come up. You will also likely be advised NOT to rent anything on two wheels. This may have something to do with all the broken and mangled guests they will have dealt with due to two-wheeler accidents on the island roads. It is almost certain that many of these accidents are due to people who have never before in their lives ventured on two wheels. Jumping straight onto a scooter without thinking about the potential dangers involved is not the best way to start your vacation.
So if you’re still into open-road driving on two wheels, just think about safety before you jump right in and rent something. Listen to the guy from the workshop because he will be able to advise you on the safe use of the machine he is renting. Always, always wear a safety helmet and remember that you will be invisible to motorists. They are programmed to see and react to other cars and often do not see two-wheeled road users until it is too late. To the best of my knowledge (at the time of writing), anyone who has an EU-style car driver’s license or equivalent can drive a “rev and go” style scooter of up to 125cc capacity and carry a passenger as well. However, these machines are not allowed on motorways and if you have any doubts about your right to travel, check first because the legislation changes. So stay safe and make the most of your Protaras Cyprus scooter rental because it’s still a great way to see the island.