Lefkara

Lefkara is a town in the centre of Cyprus, at the foot of the Troodos mountains in the Larnaca district. It is known as ‘Lefkara the beautiful’ to Cypriots, and is a picturesque town which is unaffected by tourism. It has a population of only 1000 people, and is known for making fine lace. This is a great place to start when exploring the island, and will give you an authentic taste of Cypriot life.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Larnaca, which is about 50km away. There are no buses which will take you there from the airport, so you’ll need to go by taxi or private car. A taxi will cost you around 50 Euros.

Lefkara is close to Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca, so it’s a good place to start if you want to visit those places too. It’s also only 20km from the Governor’s beach, a very beautiful beach in the countryside.

Things to do in Lefkara

If you are staying in Lefkara, you should definitely visit the Troodos mountains. Here you will see some of the very famous and beautiful old monasteries of Cyprus, which will give you some insight into the history of our country. You will also get to see some amazing views of the island, and possibly get to visit some small wine villages.

Despite being a small town, Lefkara itself has plenty of things to do. You can visit the Lefkara Handicraft museum and the Wax museum, and find out what the town was like a couple of hundred years ago. There is a pleasant nature trail for those who enjoy a walk in the sun, and you can also visit the Saint Minas Convent and Machairas Monastery, to see some authentic Cypriot architecture.


Most of all, I would just advise taking a stroll around the area. You will see lots of beautiful scenery and interesting buildings, and you might even see the locals making lace. There are some nice restaurants where you can find good Cypriot food and drink. I recommend trying mpourekia, a savoury Cypriot pastry, and soumada, a drink made with almond extract.