Traditional Christmas Market in Lefkara Village
Every year in the second half of December, the traditional Christmas market opens in Lefkara village.
Traditional Cypriot Village Lefkara
The mountainous village of Lefkara, located in the Larnaca region, is divided into Pano Lefkara and Kato Lefkara (Upper and Lower Lefkara) and is world-famous for its traditional crafts - lace embroidery and filigree silverwork. The village is situated at the foothills of the Troodos mountains in the southeastern region, at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level, 43 km from Larnaca. It can be reached via the A5, A1, and E105 highways.
Since Venetian times, the village has been renowned for lace and silver craftsmanship. Visitors can learn about these crafts and see how they are made at the Lefkara Handicraft Center, the Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silverwork, and various workshops. Legend has it that the famous artist Leonardo da Vinci himself visited the village in 1481 and purchased a lace altar cloth, which he gifted to Milan Cathedral.
The village is very picturesque with its narrow winding streets and the traditional architecture of old houses with terracotta roofs. It is also one of the stops on the 7th Wine Route of the island, covering the mountainous area of Larnaca-Nicosia.
Among the notable attractions of the village are the Folklore Museum, the old fountain, and the old olive mill. The village also has beautiful and historic chapels, including the Church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross) and the chapel of Archangel Michael in Kato Lefkara, featuring frescoes dating back to the 12th-15th centuries.
Operating Hours of the Lefkara Christmas Village
From December 23, 2024, to January 6, 2025, the Christmas market operates daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (on December 25 and January 1, from 3:00 PM).
Program and Useful Links
- Phone: +35724342422
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Born and raised in Yekaterinburg, visited more than 40 countries, lived in the USA for some time, and in 2022, moved to Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (now Ural Federal University), Faculty of Political Science and Sociology. Professional Experience: Since 2008, worked in the…