Governor's Beach: 330 families slated to leave campground. 102 live there permanently.

Some 330 families using the Governor's Beach campsite in Limassol District have received notices to vacate the premises. The matter has been referred to the Parliamentary Committee on Displaced Persons. The greatest concerns concern the 102 families who live in the campsite's caravans and facilities.

The summons are being called due to the termination of the land management agreement. MPs have requested documentation and government intervention to ensure the residents are not left homeless. However, no solution has been presented to ensure their continued accommodation.

Governor’s Beach: Campground Becomes Home

The matter was discussed on Tuesday, November 10, during the committee meeting. According to the information provided, residents pay for the use of the area. 1,500 euros per year, which corresponds to an average of 125 euros per month.

Not all families use the campsite in the same way. For some, it's a vacation spot, but 102 families live there permanently. Some children attend school in nearby Pentakomo.

The situation of permanent residents became one of the most important topics of discussion. Leaving the campsite would mean finding another home, not just ending their seasonal stay.

The Commission demands agreements and explanations

The chairman of the committee, AKEL MP Nikos Kettiros, said that the parliamentarians learned about the case after notices were posted ordering them to leave the area.

The Commission requested the submission of signed agreements and other documents. The Turkish Cypriot Property Management Service and the legal service requested time to investigate the matter.

Kettiros pointed out that it is necessary to combine legal resolution with the protection of those who actually live there. He also emphasized the administration's responsibility for tolerating the development of buildings and permanent residences for many years.

Notices to leave the area do not mean that residents have already been removed. The published reports did not indicate a specific date for the forced evacuation of the campsite.

Trailers, Fixed Structures, and Safety Questions

During the meeting, it was recalled that about 30 years ago the area was entrusted to the Cyprus Tourist Organisation, i.e. the then KOT.

Over time, more permanent structures and expansions began to be built alongside the trailers. When the organization decided it could no longer operate the facility, management passed to the Pentakomo Community Council.

MPs now highlighted not only the housing problem, but also issues of legality, safety, and sanitation. The potential continued operation of the area would require cleanup.

Some of the trailers were supposed to be sold on Airbnb

DISY MP Giorgos Lysandrides, citing information from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, spoke about cases of caravans being rented via Airbnb.

This is an additional point that requires further explanation. However, such cases should not be attributed to all families using the campsite.

During the discussion, attention was also paid to people who they bought the trailers recently and did not know about the planned termination of the land useNow they are left uncertain about whether they can continue to use their purchases.

What about the reports of the land and hotel being sold?

Direct Democracy MP Dimitris Souglis presented a report on the change of ownership of the property during the meeting.

According to his statement, after the death of the owner, a Turkish Cypriot, the land was to be purchased by a manager and then sold to a foreign investor interested in building a hotel.

This is information presented by the MP, not confirmation of the issuance of an investment permit. The Commission requests documents clarifying the legal status and history of the area's management.

At this stage, there's no basis to present the hotel's construction as a sealed fate for the campsite. The matter is expected to return to the committee for further deliberation, and finding a solution that won't leave them without accommodation remains crucial for the permanent residents.