Lefkara Village, Larnaca hills — Free Village in Cyprus

Lefkara VillageA hillside warren of cobbled lanes famous for handmade lace and filigree silver, with blue shutters, shaded courtyards and a coffee at every turn.Type: Village · Area: Larnaca hills, Larnaca & the Plains · Best time: Year-round · Entry: FreeVisiting Lefkara VillageLefkara is a hill village famous for two crafts: 'lefkaritika' lace embroidery — said to have charmed Leonardo da Vinci — and intricate silverwork. Its cobbled lanes and stone houses feel a world away from the coast.Getting thereSigned off the A1 motorway between Larnaca and Limassol, up into the hills (about 40 minutes from Larnaca).ParkingParking at the village edge; the narrow centre is best explored on foot.Best time to goYear-round; spring and autumn are most pleasant for walking the lanes.Local tips

Watch lace-makers at work and visit the small folk and lace museum.

Buy silver and lace directly from the workshops.

Get lost in the back lanes — the prettiest corners are away from the main street.

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