Residential homes were added between the 1960s to the north and the 1970s to the east. The population slightly boomed until the 1990s when the neighbourhood ran out of space. Until 1995, Akrotiriou had traffic volumes high when the GR-33 moved 3 km south by the Glafkos river.
New homes were constructed in residential areas between the 1960s and 1970s, located north and east of the neighborhood. The population grew steadily until the 1990s, when the area became overcrowded. Until 1995, Akrotiriou experienced heavy traffic congestion due to the GR-33's relocation 3 km south along the Glafkos river.