Pervolia

Pervolia
Περβόλια
village
The tower of Regaena
The tower of Regaena
Pervolia is located in Cyprus
Pervolia
Pervolia
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°49′51″N 33°34′42″E / 34.83083°N 33.57833°E / 34.83083; 33.57833
Country Cyprus
DistrictLarnaca District
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,009
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Websitehttp://www.pervolia.eu/en

Pervolia (Greek: Περβόλια; Turkish: Bahçalar), also spelled Perivolia (Greek: Περιβόλια), is a village located in the Larnaca District of Cyprus.

History

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In ancient years, Pervolia was a resting place for kings and wealthy people in the area.[1] It was named after Greek word ‘pervoli’ for its abundant gardens, fertile soil, and thousands of productive trees.[1] It used to belong to the royal family of the House of Lusignan during the Frankish Period of Cyprus, which lasted from 1191 until 1489.[1] The last owner of this period was Charles Lusignan, who was persecuted by King James II of Cyprus because he supported Queen Charlotte.[1] King James II of Cyprus took off Pervolia from Charles by issuing a decree.[1] Pervolia was sold to the Podokatares family from Greece during the Venetian Period of Cyprus, and the last owner was Ektoras Podokatoras from 1489 to 1571.[1]

Monuments and points of interest

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Faros beach

One of landmarks of Pervolia is the Light house of Pervolia. Tower of Regaena is Venetian watchtower, small stone tower built during Venetian occupation 1489–1570.[2] It is used as observation point in order to send messages in case of attacks from sea. One of churches Agios Leontios the Miracle-maker is from 1500.[1] Second church built 1903. is dedicated to the Great Martyr Agia Eirini. Faros beach is situated in Pervolia.

Population

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In 1881, Pervolia had 375 residents. This increased to 734 by 1960, followed by 1,144 by 1993, then 1,920 by 2001, and finally 3,009 by 2011.[3] In the summer, the village changes appearance since it is flooded by thousands of local and foreign visitors, with over 5,000 people moving around the village on a daily basis.


References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Pervolia
  2. ^ Tower of Regina
  3. ^ "Population - Place of Residence, 2011". Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014.