Project type                                                             Port and Marina redevelopment

Land uses                                                                 Port and waterfront, residential units, shops,

offices, restaurants, hotel and conference facilities.

Promoter                                                                  Ministry of Communications and Works

Start date                                                                 2012

Duration                                                                   35 years

Site size                                                                    510.000 m2

Budget                                                                     ~ 800 million Euros

The city of Larnaka has an urban population of 86.700 people and has three main transport infrastructure elements of Cyprus, the largest international airport of the island, the port and the marina of Larnaka.

The port and marina of Larnaka are located only 3.5 km from the international airport. The main strategic objective for the development of Cyprus port infrastructure is to enhance the competitiveness and effectiveness, to meet modern needs for mobility of passengers and goods.

The Ministry of Communications and Works of Cyprus published a tender for the redevelopment of the port and marina waterfront in 2005. The main aim was to create a Public Private Partnership for this project, so the tender also included the concession of the port management for 35 years.

The contract concession was finally made in 2012. The project is structured in different work phases. The port and marina redevelopment will include around 1000 berths, mixed land uses as housing, restaurants, shops, facilities, hotel, green and open spaces, etc.

The area has three main users: cruise operators, tourists and residents. The new spaces and buildings aim to meet all their needs, in order to become an iconic and attractive point for both, locals and visitors.

• 500 berths initial phase ( +500 berths in later phases)
• 250.000 m2 floor space
• Parking spaces for +1000 cars
• Yacht club with ~ 1000 berths
• Commercial and cultural quarter for locals and visitors
• Creation of an extensive road network with walkways and cycle tracks
• Iconic terminal building for cruises
• Green buildings
• Creation of green and open spaces