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Pervolia ( el, Περβόλια; tr, Bahçalar), also spelled Perivolia ( el, Περιβόλια), is a village located in the Larnaca District of
/ref> It was named after Greek word ‘pervoli’ for its abundant gardens, fertile soil, and thousands of productive trees. It used to belong to the royal family of the
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. 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. Second church built 1903. is dedicated to the Great Martyr Agia Eirini.
Cyprus
Cyprus ; tr, Kıbrıs (), officially the Republic of Cyprus,, , lit: Republic of Cyprus is an island country located south of the Anatolian Peninsula in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Its continental position is disputed; while it is ge ...
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History
In ancient years, Pervolia was a resting place for kings and wealthy people in the area.Pervolia/ref> It was named after Greek word ‘pervoli’ for its abundant gardens, fertile soil, and thousands of productive trees. It used to belong to the royal family of the
House of Lusignan
The House of Lusignan ( ; ) was a royal house of French origin, which at various times ruled several principalities in Europe and the Levant, including the kingdoms of Jerusalem, Cyprus, and Armenia, from the 12th through the 15th centuries duri ...
during the Frankish Period of Cyprus, which lasted from 1191 until 1489. The last owner of this period was Charles Lusignan, who was persecuted by King James II of Cyprus
James II (french: Jacques; c. 1438/1439 or c. 1440 – 10 July 1473) was the penultimate King of Cyprus (usurper), reigning from 1463 until his death.
Archbishop of Nicosia
James was born in Nicosia as the illegitimate son of John II of Cypr ...
because he supported Queen Charlotte
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Sophia Charlotte; 19 May 1744 – 17 November 1818) was Queen of Great Britain and of Ireland as the wife of King George III from their marriage on 8 September 1761 until the union of the two kingdoms ...
. King James II of Cyprus
James II (french: Jacques; c. 1438/1439 or c. 1440 – 10 July 1473) was the penultimate King of Cyprus (usurper), reigning from 1463 until his death.
Archbishop of Nicosia
James was born in Nicosia as the illegitimate son of John II of Cypr ...
took off Pervolia from Charles by issuing a decree. 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.Monuments and points of interest
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. 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. Second church built 1903. is dedicated to the Great Martyr Agia Eirini.
Faros beach
Faros beach (in Greek: ''Παραλία του Φάρου''), is situated in the locality of Larnaca, Cyprus, specifically in the village of Pervolia. The beach is sandy with a very wild and resistant to the sun vegetation around the beach. The se ...
is situated in Pervolia. Population
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. 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