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Municipality in Larnaca District, Cyprus
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Lefkara is a village in Cyprus, Larnaca district, referred to by Cypriots as "Lefkara the beautiful". The name Lefkara refers either to the area or the larger of the three villages in the area, Pano Lefkara. Pano Lefkara is a picturesque, unspoiled little town, with lots of history and tradition, in the southern foothills of the Troodos mountains. It boasts a unique architecture preserved to this day. It is famous for its lacemaking tradition (Lefkaritika Kentimata). Population around 1000. Within walking distance is the village of Kato Lefkara, population about 100. A designated nature trail connects Lefkara to Kato Drys, another picturesque small village in the area, via the Sotira mountain peak.
Located ten kilometers off the Nicosia - Limassol highway in the center of Cyprus, at a distance less than 50 km from the major cities of Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca and about 20 km from Governor's beach, a blue flag…
Read in the guideThere are no traffic lights in Lefkara. Just park and walk to museums, shopping places, and restaurants. It's a good starting point to explore Cyprus.
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