In the village called Lefkara, found on the mountainous part of Larnaca, there is a series of small and big Churches. The biggest one is dedicated to Timios Stavros (the Holy Cross) and is found in the centre of the village.

In the Church, in a hidden crypt, there is a big silver cross an...

When you want to describe a place such as Lefkara, it is difficult to decide where to start from and it is even more difficult to pick the right words.

Lefkara is “perched” on the east side of the mountain that hosts the “Kionia” peaks, built on the southwest edge of the deep valley forme...

In Cyprus dams have been constructed in nearly all the rivers, since low rainfall is a very regular phenomenon, thus reducing the problem. There are many big dams and dozens of smaller ones. One of the biggest dams is the one in Lefkara.

It is made of earth and has a height of 74 metres. ...

Travelling from Larnaca, in a distance of 35 kilometres, you will find yourselves in a village known in Cyprus as well as abroad. Lefkara. It is a village in the highlands of Larnaka and it is divided into two. Pano and Kato Lefkara.

Each one has its own administrative structures. Kato Le...