Paphos & Akamas · Paphos district
Lemba Λέμπα
A Cultural Village with a reconstructed prehistoric settlement
Lemba, 5 km from Paphos, has a reconstructed Chalcolithic village, an art school and a beach. It was named a Cultural Village of Cyprus in 2008.
Why visit Lemba
- Walk inside reconstructed 5,000-year-old round houses
- The Lady of Lemba, a famous prehistoric figurine, was found here
- Close to Paphos, with Kotzia beach nearby
Paphos & Akamas, Paphos district
80 metres
Paphos, about 4 km as the crow flies
Any time of year.
Village tavernas
A few buses a day
About the village Lemba
Lemba is one of the smallest communities in Cyprus. A Chalcolithic settlement at Lakkoi produced many finds, most famously the Lady of Lemba. Part of the settlement has been rebuilt as an experimental archaeology site.
In medieval times Lemba made glazed pottery and grew sugar cane. Today it has a fine-arts school, an archaeological research centre and a natural park with springs.
Lemba in pictures
Things to do in Lemba
Lemba prehistoric village
Reconstructed Chalcolithic round houses and excavations.
Kotzia beach
The village’s own beach.
Agios Stefanos church
The village church.
Festivals and events in Lemba
Lemba has no major annual festival listed. As in every Cypriot village, Easter week and the feast day of the village church bring services, processions and gatherings in the square. See the village festival calendar for events nearby.
Getting to Lemba
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 12 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Paphos Buses (OSYPA): lines 607, 607B
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 Lemba (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.
Villages near Lemba
Tala3 km away · Hillside village with sea views and the Agios Neophytos monastery
Kathikas11 km away · Wine village above the Avakas Gorge, with a moving Easter tradition
Episkopi (Paphos)11 km away · A giant rock, nesting falcons and the cell of St Hilarion
Pano Arodes14 km away · On the edge of Akamas, with a love-potion legendKeep exploring
Lemba: questions
Why visit Lemba?
Walk inside reconstructed 5,000-year-old round houses. The Lady of Lemba, a famous prehistoric figurine, was found here. Close to Paphos, with Kotzia beach nearby.
What is there to do in Lemba?
Lemba prehistoric village: Reconstructed Chalcolithic round houses and excavations. Kotzia beach: The village’s own beach. Agios Stefanos church: The village church.
When is the festival in Lemba?
Lemba has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Lemba by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Paphos Buses (OSYPA) 607, 607B. 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.
Wikipedia (Greek): Λέμπα ↗