The Larnaca marina on Tuesday opened for the public with Communications and Works Minister Yiannis Karousos saying the €1.2 billion redevelopment project is the island’s biggest so far.
The grand opening saw concerts by Greek singers, fireworks, and other surprises. The first 150 parking spaces were also ready for the official opening.
Kition Ocean Holdings is the Cypriot-Israeli consortium that was awarded the development project.
The first phase of the marina includes a restaurant, a cafeteria, a playground and three new stores, while a Christmas village will also be set up during the festive season.
Kition’s CEO Panos Alexandrou had said repairs were made to the pedestrian walkway and lighting was installed, with access from the Phinikoudes beach front.
The marina will remain unchanged for the next three years after its opening until the next phase comes into effect with the construction of the yacht club.
According to Alexandrou, work on the pier will begin on November 1 and is expected to be completed before the summer of 2023.
