We spent a week in Lefkara, a pretty village situated on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus. Originally, it was the traditional Cyprian house I found to stay in and the history of the lace-making woman that lured me. Now, looking at my photographs of Lefkara, I find that there is just something about cobbled narrow village streets that get to me.
I love it that people make the entrances to their homes so welcoming with flowers, pots and loads of colour.
Delicate handmade lace from Lefkara has been famous since the 15th Century.
Watch this YouTube below, a very interesting video on lace-making in Lefkara and hear how this tradition is unfortunately slowly being lost…
Beautiful stained glass windows set against the bright blue – such care taken!
This was taken early in the morning, about 7.30am – very old lady still doing her own shopping at the delightful fresh produce stores, a little out of focus as I was quite far behind her and did not want to upset her by taking a pic… 
Like all European countries, Cyprus has elderly men gathering for their daily gossip and playing of board games and cards – what do they talk about all day?
At the end of a hot day, the best place to cool down and read the newspaper is right outside your front door – wonder what my neighbours would think if I did that?
What luck to see this wedding procession right in front of our house – simply beautiful with the music, laughter and feeling of excitement
Cyprus can lay claim to being the oldest commercial wine producing country in the world – these vats are part of the traditional wine making process in Cyprus and make a great flower pot or just stand alone statement – click HERE to read about the history of wine making in Cyprus
Every Sunday, this chap arrives in his mobile “shop” where he makes and sells loukoumades, delicious little sweet puffs which are deep fried and drizzled with honey and cinnamon – they were wonderful. Want to try and make some, click HERE for a recipe
I want to be there again, soaking it all up, it’s those narrow lanes that now call me back to Lefkara. Do you enjoy wandering around the villages of Europe?
This is absolutely lovely! Lefkara looks like a perfect village to sit on the front step and while away an afternoon. It seems so very different from your average subdivision in the US or Canada, where everyone holes away in their big houses, and rarely sees their neighbors.
Thanks Micki and thanks for taking the time to comment. Yes, Lefkara, like most small villages in Europe is very different to our huge towns. Everyone knows each other and a short stroll to the local supermarket can take ages as one stops to chat every minute….never mind the sitting outside the front door…. love it!
Hi Cynthia, Your description and comments about Lefkara certainly make me want to visit this charming place. I love your photographs. Maybe, one day!!!! Thank you.
Thanks Pam, I have not forgotten that you said Greece will be next year, so when are you starting to plan? Happy to help.
lace-making video was interesting,wow all those hours of hard work! You seem to find the most amazing spots! Thank you for sharing.
I agree, an excellent video which tells and shows exactly how it is. Thanks for commenting
Dear Cynthia You inspire me and even though I can only dream of going to some of these places you share, I’m sure to visit some of them because of your sharing! Thanks for taking the time and transporting me and giving insight to people and destinations I sure aim to visit one day!
Hi Marita, lovely to hear from you and glad you enjoying the blog. My aim is to inspire people to travel more and it certainly does not matter where, a night away to a new place is just as uplifting.
Looks absolutely delightful.
Thanks for sharing this most interesting place and industry.
Sad to hear lace making is dying out!!!
Yes, it is sad about the lace-making, sign of the times. Just pleased that I could see these old ladies still doing this.
Beautiful! Those old men doing their daily gossip session, very familiar!!! I really would like to know what they are talking about!
What amazes me most about places like this is how much they “live” on the streets and pavements. We tend to hide inside our yards more.
Yes, I must agree, it’s where they socialise and, if they are not chatting, then they are just watching the passers-by. Lovely!
Lovely pictures. It feels like the movie Mamma Mia! with the wedding picture
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you and thanks too for taking the time to comment. It was fantastic to catch the wedding, loved it!
wonderful photos – absolutely loved the stained glass one!
another place I want visit – oh dear!
Thanks Alyson, too true, too many places, too little time….
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What a cool spot! Such amazing shades of blue.
I love wandering small towns of Europe, although I have only done so in Italy. The small towns ended up having the most charm and less overwhelming than say Rome.
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