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Projects worth €141 million are set to transform the Polis Chrysochous area in the coming years, said the mayor of Polis Chrysochous. Among these developments is the €60m expansion of the harbour at Latchi, described as “one of the most important tourist hubs of the municipality”. In an interview, the mayor of Polis Chrysochous spoke about several key projects, including the €45m sewerage system, the coastal road, the third phase of Latchi’s development, the redevelopment of the Polis and Prodromi centres, and the creation of an industrial zone. Numerous smaller projects are also planned. He also mentioned the forthcoming upgrades to the old Port Authority warehouses in Latchi, which will be transformed into a Multipurpose Sea and Culture Centre. There is also work in the pipeline for the municipality’s archaeological sites and for landscaping the courtyards of the Town Hall and the old police station. These initiatives, alongside the completion of the Paphos-Polis Road, are expected to attract more investors and boost tourism in the region, said the mayor. On the subject of the Paphos-Polis Road, he stressed the importance of continuing pressuring the government and relevant authorities to avoid further delays. “We will monitor the timetable for the second phase of the Paphos-Polis Road and the connection to Mesogi closely,” he said. “Since 2017, we’ve seen a total investment of €165 million in completed, ongoing, and planned projects within the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous. This significant expenditure points out our firm commitment to the area’s development and future prosperity”, he concluded.

The long-awaited contract for the development of a project for the Latchi harbour reconstruction was signed on Friday, May 28,2021 in the municipality of Polis Chrysochous. According to the plan, the project includes dining areas, roads, sidewalks and a bicycle path, toilets, parking lots and street lighting, reconstruction of residential buildings, creation of recreation areas with green spaces, as well as ramps and stairs where necessary, a water supply network and power supply, rainwater and sewerage management system. The project will also include the renovation of the central part of the road leading to the port and the beach in the center of Latchi, the construction of a 1,900 m2 parking lot and the renovation of the coastal strip as almost 40% of the total budget allocated for the resort modernization will be spent on this. The complete renovation of Latchi is expected to take a bit more than 4 years, after which it will turn into a center of attraction for locals and numerous tourists. The main goal is to improve the aesthetic appearance of the resort, as well as its accessibility and functionality. Initially, the harbour of Latchi (Port of Polis) was used by /shing boats and other small vessels. In recent years, due to the increasing demand from tourists, the harbour has been expanded – a new outdoor pool was built to serve recreational boats, while the old port pool was left for /shing boats. Over time, two docks with a length of 70 meters were erected, as well as a platform for small vessels with a length of 100 meters. Depth in the port is 2 to 4 meters.After the work was carried out, the port became the landmark of Polis,Prodromi and the village of Latchi.

Based on 2024 data, from the international platform, ”Numbeo”, there are interesting findings that show that the quality of life within Cyprus can vary from city to city. The Quality-of-Life Index, which takes indicators such as purchasing power, commute time and pollution and climate indicators, gives interesting facts about the cities of Cyprus. According to data from the international platform Numbeo, the highest quality of life index is by far Paphos, followed by Nicosia, Limassol and in last place is Larnaca. The two cities of Cyprus, Limassol and Larnaca, based on the international platform, get a moderate rating.There are four main municipalities in the Paphos District: Paphos, Geroskipou, Peyia, and Polis Chrysochous • In Paphos the purchasing power index is 88.24 (high), the safety index 67.44 (high), the health index 68.72 (high), the climate index 96.66 (very high), the cost-of-living index 55.45 (low), the property price to income ratio 5.48 (low), the travel time index 19.38 (very low), the pollution index 36.33 (low). The Quality-of-Life Index is 183.68 (very high). • In Nicosia the purchasing power index is 72.37 (medium), the safety index 69.25 (high), the health index 56.08 (moderate), the climate index 86.01 (very high), the cost-of-living index 53.80 (low), property price to income ratio 6.44 (low), travel time index 24.35 (very low), pollution index 58.72 (moderate). The quality-of-life index in Nicosia is 151.3 and is considered high. If we compare the quality of life between Nicosia and Athens, in the Greek capital the purchasing power index is 49.29 (low), the safety index 44.06 (moderate), the health index 59.58 (moderate), the climate index 95.18 (very high), the cost of living index 53.82 (low), the property price to income ratio 14.95 (high), the commute time index 38.64 (moderate), the pollution index 59.69 (moderate). The Quality-of-Life Index in Athens 118.82 (low). • In Limassol the purchasing power index is 66.77 (moderate), the safety index 63.68 (high), the health index 51.26 (moderate), the climate index 95.74 (very high), the cost-of-living index 57.99 (low), the property price to income ratio 11.21 (moderate), the travel time index 20.57 (very low), the pollution index 59.46 (moderate). The quality-of-life index is 143.14 (moderate). • In Larnaca the purchasing power index is 57.35 (low), the safety index is 71.49 (high), the health index 58.82 (moderate), the climate index 94.95 (very high), the cost-of-living index 58.73 (low), the property price to income ratio 8.89 (moderate), the commute time index 50 (high), the pollution index 53.21 (medium). ) The quality-of-life index is 138.63 (moderate).