Pervolia
Pervolia is a village in the Larnaca district of Cyprus, situated 12 kilometers south of Larnaca, 69 kilometers southeastern of Nicosia and 65 kilometers northeast of Limassol.
A large settlement on the southern coast of Cyprus, Pervolia has been located on the coastal plain of Larnaca since ancient times, among plantations with okra, artichokes, melons and watermelons. During the summer months, the area is flooded by thousands of local and foreign visitors due to the well-known and large beach divided into 4 small beaches, Faros Beach A, Faros Beach B, Faros Beach C and Faros Pervolion.
Besides, the coastline of western Larnaca, from Meneos beach to Alaminos beach, is considered to be the best area for wind-board and windsurfing because of the favorable winds and waves of the area. That is why there are wind sport schools offering courses and equipment.
The name of the village of Pervolia came from the rich fields of production and the thousands of trees that existed in the area. Pervolia was the property of the royal Lusignan family during the years of the Frankish rule (1191-1489), the last owner of which was Charlemagne, while during the time of the Venetian rule it was sold to the Greek family of Podokataras (1489-1570).
The visitor who comes here, except for the beaches with the crystal clear blue waters, can also see the church of St. Leontius the miracle worker dating back to the 1500 AD. and Agia Irini built in 1903 and located in the center of the community. One of the most important sights is the lighthouse that lights up until today, a trademark of the village, a building from the time of the British domination in Cyprus, as well as the Tower of Kition. The tower is an impressive Venetian building of the 16th century with the emblems of Venetian officials and the lion of St. Mark, a symbol of the Venetian Republic.
The primary school of 1926, the paved square, the Monument and Heroes Park, as well as the Kallipateira Memorial dedicated to the Cypriot mother and woman, complete the image of the beautiful settlement.
Pervolia also has a children’s camp site and the Journalistic Village, with furnished houses, sports fields and a playground for those working in the media of the island.
The approximately 2,000 inhabitants of Pervolia are engaged in agriculture and tourism, as there is significant tourist development in the area, with many restaurants, taverns, supermarkets, grill houses, large hotel units and apartments for rent.
Every beginning of September there is a well-known cultural event in the region, the Cultural Festival of Pervolia with theatrical performances, dancing, singing and music.