Villas in Larnaca and the surrounding villages
Nestled into Larnaca Bay and constructed on the site of the ancient city kingdom of Kition, birthplace of the philosopher Zeno, stands the modern city of Larnaca.
A Wide Choice of Villas in Larnaca
With a population of around 72,000, it is the third largest city in Cyprus. There are several property development areas of villas in Larnaca and the surrounding hinterland, as Larnaca grows significantly.
With the intake of European Union grants, the international airport is being enlarged and the oil refinery area on the coastline is being dismantled and removed to allow for an up market hotel area with more and more villas in Larnaca taking prime locations. The forthcoming Larnaca Golf & Country Club is one of the most eagerly anticipated projects in Cyprus. Aside from a superb 18 hole championship golf course, the resort will feature a host of associated facilities and provide a significant number of new villas in Larnaca. |
Our portfolion contains much more than just homes in the Larnaca area
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The church of Ayios Lazaros in the centre of the town is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture on Cyprus. The final resting place of St. Lazarus being here distinguishes this church. The inscription: 'The friend of Christ' was engraved on his sarcophagus.
Throughout history, the export of salt has brought much prosperity to Larnaca. Many foreign merchants and consuls settled in the town, which gradually became a trade centre due to the exporting of salt bringing in significant revenue.
The name Larnaca derives from the discovery in the area of a large number of sarcophagi (larnakes) and was probably first used in the early years of the Turkish domination in 1571.
The Fort of Larnaca, located on the seafront, now houses the local Medieval Museum. It was originally built in the Middle Ages and was used by the British during their occupation as a prison.
Larnaca is well known for the rows of palm trees along the picturesque sea-front. During the major festivals, much of the activity is centred around this city promenade with the Festival of the Flood ( Kataklysmos ) celebrated in early summer with a series of cultural events being the most important of these for the city of Larnaka.
To the east, the town incorporates a tourist zone with many modern apartments and hotels. Larnaca is also the home of a marina with a capacity of 200 yachts, a modern harbour and of course Larnaca international airport.
Due to the popularity of Larnaca, we have several developments in the town and the suburbs consisting of apartment complexes available with and without communal swimming pools, we also have a vast amount of villas in Larnaca that we are able to show you.
When contemplating the purchase of real estate in Cyprus, it certainly pays to have a reputable agency in your corner. As one of the most respected agencies in Cyprus, Aphrodite Property Sales takes a no nonsense approach to the Cypriot property market.
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