Ecotourism accommodation
Local attractions and places of interest
Local museum of folk art, embroidery and silversmith, archaeological sites, natural trails, Byzantine churches and monasteries, forests, cycling tours, mountain biking, local winery, olive farm, honey apiary, winery tours, horse riding, local arts and crafts workshops, fishing, beach combing, surfing, jet skiing, diving, sailing, wind surfing and water skiing.
Services at the village
Bank with currency exchange services, ATM / cash withdrawal machine, basic medical services, police station, fire station, supermarket, local shops, restaurants, winery, Turkish delight factory, traditional coffee shops, traditional bakery, greengrocers with local produce, local butcher, hairdresser.
Bank
A branch of the local ‘Bank of Cyprus’ with currency exchange and ATM/cash withdrawal facilities is located in the centre of Pano Lefkara village.
Supermarkets
There are two Supermarkets in the area. ‘KYPREOS’ supermarket is located in the centre of the village. ‘ALPHA-MEGA’ hypermarket is located at the road junction of Skarinou village with the major highway. Usually ‘ALPHA MEGA’ hypermarket is open on Sundays and on most bank holidays.
Traditional bakery
The bakery of Pano Lefkara is well known around the island for the high quality of the freshly made traditional bread. Usually the bakery sells directly to shops, but if you visit it they will sell you directly. This bread can also be found daily at “KYPREOS” Supermarket.
Traditional butcher
A butcher, whose meat is supplied only from local small scale farmers, can be found within short walking distance from our two rural houses, next to a local traditional coffee shop.
Traditional coffee shops
There are a number of traditional coffee shops “kafenia” around the village where a variety of drinks and snacks are served. Most coffee shops can prepare breakfast and brunch too.
Restaurants
There are many options for traditional food at Lefkara village, most within walking distance from Ample Places. It is suggested that you make a booking ahead for weekends or Bank holidays.
Shops in the village
Lefkara village is considered to be one of the most important ones in Cyprus, mainly known for its fine embroidered lace (“lefkaritika”), its handcrafted silverware filigree work (“trifourena”), as well as for its architecture. According to legend, Leonardo da Vinci visited the village in 1481, and purchased and brought back to Italy a “lefkaritiko” fine embroidered lace cloth for the main altar of Milan’s Cathedral church (Duomo di Milano).
There is a great number of shops in the village selling locally made lace and silverware. At lower prices there are available reproductions of lower quality and cost, manufactured in Asia. We would recommend that you confirm the source of the goods, prior of purchasing them.