The renovation of the historic lighthouse in Pervolia, located in the Larnaca district, has been delayed for four years. Although the project was announced back in 2022, as of October 2026, the necessary permit applications had not even been submitted.
Andreas Pasiourtidis, a member of parliament representing Larnaca, sent a letter to the Cypriot Ministry of Transport. It turns out that work is unlikely to begin in the next 2–3 years.
Project Details
As a reminder, the authorities had previously promoted the project to create a modern space for cultural, educational, and scientific events.
Once the renovation was complete, the lighthouse was supposed to become a venue for interactive exhibitions, presentations, and workshops.
Specifically, the plan was to install screens, cameras, and sensors that would allow for real-time viewing of the seabed in the Pervolia area.
The project also called for landscaping the area around the building, as well as installing street lighting and a video surveillance system.
Thus, after the renovation, the lighthouse was supposed to become a new cultural and educational landmark in the Larnaca area. However, so far, all these plans remain on paper.
Why the renovation of the Pervolia lighthouse has been delayed
One reason for the delay is the lengthy paperwork process. It took nearly three years to prepare and sign the agreement on the use of the site. The document was not signed until June 2025.
But even after that, the project did not move on to the construction phase. Before obtaining a building permit, it is necessary to gather opinions from several government agencies and departments. Among them are:
Cyprus Fire Service;
Cyprus Electricity Authority;
The Department of Labor Inspection;
the Land Department;
The Museums Committee;
Larnaca District Administration;
Department of Environmental Protection.
According to available information, applications for the necessary permits have not yet been submitted. Therefore, even after all preliminary approvals have been obtained, the project will still have to go through several more stages.
First, a construction permit must be obtained; then, a tender for the work must be announced, a contractor selected, and a contract signed. Only then can reconstruction begin.
As of October 30, 2026, the exact dates are unknown. Given the number of unresolved issues, the project’s implementation may take several more years.
The story of the lighthouse in Pervolia shows just how lengthy approval procedures can be, even after a project has been officially announced. Until the authorities and responsible organizations complete the necessary steps, the historic building will continue to await restoration.