Profitis Elias or Prophet Elias church is situated on the hill in Protaras. It is said to take 156 steps to climb up to the hilltop church and it can be seen almost at each and every place of Protaras area. The church offers stunning views of Protaras and its surroundings. There are trees of remembrance that sit close by- a local custom is to tie something to one of the branches in remembrance of a loved one. The church itself is an insight into the Orthodox Church in Cyprus. 

The interior of the church is quite breathtaking and unique. The walls and ceilings of Profitis Elias church are decorated with vivid biblical images. If you visit in the late evening you may experience a breathtaking sunset over Protaras. Furthermore, the church is lit up so that it is even more breathtaking in its beauty. It is worth of visiting Profitis Elias church for a chance to experience the spiritual as well as historical site of Protaras.