Are you looking for places and things to see in Larnaca?
We have found 4 wonderful villages in the Larnaca district (our favourite ones) which are away from the bustling city.
Before you check out these 4 villages (please see below), you might want to take a look at these articles, too…
Now…
…back to our favourite villages in the Larnaca district.
These 4 amazing, tranquil villages are…
(Please note that you will need a car to reach these beautiful villages. For car rental information and bookings please visit car rentals in Cyprus).
So, are you ready to plan your holiday adventure in Larnaca? :-)
Let’s do it..!! :-)
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The picturesque village of Lefkara is split into Pano Lefkara and Kato Lefkara (upper and lower Lefkara).
Please read the important note below!…
Important Note: In 2021 Lefkara was awarded the status of “Best Tourism Village” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)!
The UN World Tourism Organization states that…
“As one of Cyprus’ most authentic and beautifully preserved villages in terms of landscape, architecture, traditional pastimes, agrotourism, and heritage. Pano Lefkara is arguably one of the island’s most sustainable tourism destinations. The ongoing and tireless efforts to retain the village’s original charm and character have made it famous worldwide”.
…and that’s very true!
Certainly, Pano Lefkara is a picturesque, tranquil village at the foot of the Troodos Mountains. It’s world-renowned for its lace embroidery (Lefkara lace = “Lefkaritiko”) and its filigree silver!
What an amazing place to visit! Pano Lefkara is a must-see destination, if you are in the Larnaca district.
Include this renowned village in your holiday adventure, you will have a marvellous day out, strolling the narrow-cobbled alleyways, admiring the architectural beauty of the traditional houses with the decorative wooden doors and overhanging balconies. It’s an unforgettable experience!
Don’t forget to visit the villager’s shops selling traditional products.
For more information and pictures of Pano Lefkara click on the link below…
This small but charming, mountainous village in the Larnaca district is perfect for agrotourism. Strolling the streets of Kato Drys village is a wonderful experience as you will walk through narrow-cobbled alleyways surrounded by stone-built houses with wooden doors and overhanging balconies.
Traditional architecture at its best!
This is an ancient village and it has existed since the Byzantine period! It’s fascinating how the village survived all these centuries!
If you wish to include Kato Drys village in your holiday adventures, you might want to click on the link below for more information and pictures of this tiny, charming village in the Larnaca district…
Tochni village is an idyllic destination for agrotourism in the Larnaca district. It’s away from the buzz of the city of Larnaca and it’s ideal for tranquil holidays full of peace and calm.
Visited by locals and tourists alike, Tochni is a beautiful village with charming stone-built houses ready to accommodate the visitors in its traditional setting.
For more information and pictures of this wonderful village click on the link below…
Another fascinating village in the Larnaca district!
Built at an altitude of 80m, Kalavasos village is ideal for agrotourism. Picturesque, traditional, idyllic village, away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Larnaca. If you wish to have peace and calm for a couple of days, or even more, consider booking one of the traditional town houses in Kalavasos.
For more information and pictures of this beautiful village click on the link below…
…That draws to an end our focus on “Places and Things to See in Larnaca”. We hope you have an excellent holiday here on our island! Come back soon, we miss you already…!! :-)