In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Cyprus
Lefkara
Spend a half‑day to explore the village and its lace‑making heritage; stay if you want a quiet base for Troodos hikes.
Lefkara is a small mountain village in Larnaca district, famous for lace and traditional stone houses. It is reachable only by car, sits about 10 km from the Nicosia‑Limassol highway and makes a good stop for cultural walks or as a quiet base for nearby mountain trails.
- Country
- Cyprus
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, limited shade on walks)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- The euro (EUR) is used in the south; the north uses the Turkish lira, though euros are often taken.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- In the south, Cyta, Epic and Primetel sell prepaid SIMs with passport ID; EU roam-like-at-home applies to EU SIMs.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 199
- Plugs
- Types G · 240 V · 50 Hz · British three-pin sockets; bring a UK adapter if you come from continental Europe or the Americas.
- Tipping
- Tavern or restaurant: About 10% if no service charge; check the bill first.; Café: Leave the coins.; Taxi: Round up.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or night.; Guide or boat crew: €5–10 a person for a day.
- Water
- Tap water in towns is treated and generally safe, but much of it is desalinated and many residents drink bottled water; mountain villages vary — ask.
- Toilets
- Western toilets everywhere; in older buildings and villages paper goes in the bin, not the bowl. Beach toilets at Blue Flag beaches.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Traditional meze plate | €8–12 |
| Lefkara lace (small piece) | €15–30 |
| Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi) from highway)Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km) from highway) | €12–18 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LCA · Larnaca International Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi) north‑east, drive ~45 min via A3About 28 mi (45 km) north‑east, drive ~45 min via A3
Typical fares
- Car hire from Larnaca Airport → Lefkara
- about €30–45 per day, 20 km (12 mi) drive (check rates)about €30–45 per day, 12 mi (20 km) drive (check rates)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No traffic lights; park the car and walk to museums, shops and restaurants. Roads connect to Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca; use a private car or taxi.
See and do
Known for
- Lefkara lace
- Traditional stone architecture
- Saint Minas Convent
- Machairas Monastery
- Nature trail to Kato Drys
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Larnaca | Car via A3, about 45 min | About 1 h |
| Machairas Monastery | Car, about 15 min north-east | About 30 min |
| Kato Drys | Nature trail from Lefkara (Sotira peak), about 1 h walk | About 1 h |
| Governor's Beach | Car, about 20 km (12 mi) south via B1Car, about 12 mi (20 km) south via B1 | About 40 min |
Sleep
- Aunt Maria's
- Self‑catering apartments, renovated stone house, supports Cyprus Tourism Organization
- Iosiphi's House
- Traditional stone house, modern amenities, agrotourism program
- RedBluedoor
- Renovated stone building, self‑catering, eco‑friendly
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsignómi |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώefharistó |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;póso kostízei? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Που είναι η τουαλέτα;pou íne i toualéta? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a smile; friends and family kiss on both cheeks; avoid: Being brisk — small talk first, business second
- Hospitality: Accept a coffee or a sweet when offered in a village; it is part of the visit; avoid: Refusing everything; one small taste is enough
- The Cyprus issue: Listen if people bring it up; many have family stories from 1974; avoid: Offering opinions on who is to blame
- Churches: Light a candle if you wish (small donation), keep voices low; avoid: Shorts, bare shoulders and flash photography
- Dress in town: Casual but covered; shirts on away from the beach; avoid: Swimwear in shops, villages and churches
- Time: Relax: meals and meetings run slower than in northern Europe; avoid: Rushing a waiter for the bill — ask for it when ready
- Naming: Use the English or local name of the side you are on; avoid: Using Greek names in the north or Turkish names in the south in a pointed way
Scams and watch-outs
- Access is by private car or taxi only; no public bus service to the village.
Lefkara is safe for tourists; usual precautions apply – keep valuables locked in accommodation and watch traffic on narrow mountain roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lefkara yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lefkara lace
- Traditional stone architecture
- Saint Minas Convent
- Machairas Monastery
- Nature trail to Kato Drys
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Lefkara, revision 5296770 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296770
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lefkara). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.