Lefkara

We are doing the touristy thing, typically for us we are doing it out of season when there is a lack of other touristy types.  Apparently in the summer Lefkara is full of tourists and coaches bringing the tourists in especially to irritate folks like Andy who when we visited Cape Greko declared that there were far too many people there (I counted four cars in the car park !!!!!!!!!!!!).

So, back to Lefkara, it is located in the southern foothills of the Troodos Mountains and if famous for its needle lace.  The women sit on their doorsteps making the lace, some of the lace is quite beautiful and intricate and very detailed.  Despite being a tourist haven this is the most unspoilt village and area we have visited in the south of the island, the houses are all built of stone and nestled into the hillside with the most spectacular views.   So this is a picture heavy post but it is hard to choose just a few photos, so am just gonna post the lot.

Andy's favourite street in Cyprus.

Built during British rule, think thats failrly obvious, still in use and sitting proudly in the village centre (unlike council offices in the UK which are being closed/demolished and replaced with steel/glass sturctures which will last five minutes......mini rant over!

Andy's favourite street again 

When we left Lefkara we kept on driving further in to Troodos foothills, the latter photographs were taken whilst doing lots of pulling over, parking up  and ooing an arrghing at the views.  The photographs don't really do the views and scenery justice, so, if you are ever in Cyprus, Lefkara should be on your list of must do places to visit.

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