Larnaca hills · Larnaca district
Lefkara Λεύκαρα
Lace, silver filigree and a legend of Leonardo da Vinci
Lefkara is world-famous for lefkaritika lace and filigree silver. Women still embroider in the lanes, and legend says Leonardo da Vinci bought a lace altar cloth here in 1481.
Why visit Lefkara
- Watch lace and silver being made in workshops and museums
- Whitewashed lanes and terracotta roofs in the hills
- Lefkara Festival every August and a Christmas village in winter
Larnaca hills, Larnaca district
575 metres
Larnaca, about 29 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn; August for the festival.
Lefkaritika lace, Filigree silver, Loukoumi
A few buses a day
About the village Lefkara
Lefkara lies in the foothills of Troodos, 35 km from Larnaca, split into Pano (upper) and Kato (lower) Lefkara. Its name means “white hills”, from the local limestone and silica. In the 16th century it was the largest town in Cyprus.
Lace and silver crafts have been practised since Venetian times. In the early 20th century villagers sold lace all over Europe, which paid for the two-storey houses with shops and long balconies you see today.
Lefkara in pictures
Things to do in Lefkara
Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing
In the restored Patsalos house, with lace, silverwork and period rooms.
Lefkara Handicraft Centre and workshops
See lace and silver being made and buy direct.
Timios Stavros church
The Holy Cross church of Pano Lefkara.
Archangelos Michail, Kato Lefkara
A chapel with frescoes from the 12th and 15th centuries.
Festivals and events in Lefkara
- August
Lefkara Festival
August, over about two weeks (7–22 August in 2026)
Music, dance, theatre and lace and silver exhibitions in the cobbled lanes.
- September
Feast of the Holy Cross
14 September
A local celebration of the village church.
- November, December, January
Christmas village
Late November to early January
Festive markets and events run by the municipality.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Lefkara
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 8 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Larnaca Public Transport: line 405
Rural services are often timed for school and work, so check the return times before you set off.
Check the bus from your hotelDirections to Lefkara (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Car, taxi or tour
Village roads are narrow and winding, but a hire car or taxi lets you combine several villages in a day. Day tours to the Troodos and wine villages leave from the main resorts.
Day trips that visit Lefkara
No car? These tours stop in Lefkara, with pickup from the coast. Booking links are affiliate links; details.
From Paphos · 7 hours
Aphrodite’s Rock, Lefkara, Limassol & Kourion day tour
Myth, lace and a Greco-Roman theatre on the cliffs, with Kourion tickets included
€69 per adult
From Limassol cruise port · 5.5 hours
Shore excursion: olive farm, Lefkara & Limassol
Olive oil tasting, Lefkara lace and Limassol Castle in a cruise-friendly half day
€557 per minivan of up to 6 (minibus for up to 19 costs more)
Villages near Lefkara
Kato Drys2 km away · Birthplace of St Neophytos, with a Bee Museum and a July music festival
Vavla4 km away · A preserved white-stone village of honey and icon-painting nuns
Tochni10 km away · Golden stone houses, cycling and a legend of St Helena
Kalavasos10 km away · Neolithic Tenta, old copper mines and a peaceful reservoirKeep exploring
Lefkara: questions
Why visit Lefkara?
Watch lace and silver being made in workshops and museums. Whitewashed lanes and terracotta roofs in the hills. Lefkara Festival every August and a Christmas village in winter.
What is there to do in Lefkara?
Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing: In the restored Patsalos house, with lace, silverwork and period rooms. Lefkara Handicraft Centre and workshops: See lace and silver being made and buy direct. Timios Stavros church: The Holy Cross church of Pano Lefkara. Archangelos Michail, Kato Lefkara: A chapel with frescoes from the 12th and 15th centuries.
When is the festival in Lefkara?
Lefkara Festival: August, over about two weeks (7–22 August in 2026). Feast of the Holy Cross: 14 September. Christmas village: Late November to early January.
Can you get to Lefkara by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Larnaca Public Transport 405. Check the timetable before you travel.
Sources
Information checked on 2026-10-10. Bus lines come from the official Motion GTFS timetables. Opening hours and festival dates change, so confirm before you go.
Visit Cyprus: Lefkara village ↗Wikipedia: Pano Lefkara ↗Cyprus Mail: the 44th Lefkara Festival ↗