Lesley’s guidebook
Food scene
Platanos is the local village taverna serving traditional Cypriot meze with outdoor seating under a Plane tree over 100 years old.
Platanos Restaurant
Platanos is the local village taverna serving traditional Cypriot meze with outdoor seating under a Plane tree over 100 years old.
Book in advance for brunch at Jars in the village (max 10 people) - you won't be disappointed! Ellie and her mum also make and sell delicious preserves and chutneys.
Jar jams preserves
Book in advance for brunch at Jars in the village (max 10 people) - you won't be disappointed! Ellie and her mum also make and sell delicious preserves and chutneys.
This sandy beach area with chalky white rocks has an array of delicious fresh fish restaurants. We love Sofroniou fish restaurant.
42 locals recommend
Governor's Beach
This sandy beach area with chalky white rocks has an array of delicious fresh fish restaurants. We love Sofroniou fish restaurant.
Tasties
Unnamed RdA popular, informal and quaint Lefkara cafe restaurant serving delicious homemade meals.
Sightseeing
This is a picturesque mountain village next to Kato Drys village. It has quaint cafes and restaurants and shops selling the famous Lefkara lace and silver items.
68 locals recommend
Pano Lefkara
This is a picturesque mountain village next to Kato Drys village. It has quaint cafes and restaurants and shops selling the famous Lefkara lace and silver items.
The peaceful Ayios Minas working monastery (very prominent in Greek Orthodox religion) dates back to the 15th century. Nuns prepare homemade preserves which can be purchased there. There's is also a Sunday mass. 5 minutes drive from the villa.
Agios Minas Monastery Μονή Αγίου Μηνά
The peaceful Ayios Minas working monastery (very prominent in Greek Orthodox religion) dates back to the 15th century. Nuns prepare homemade preserves which can be purchased there. There's is also a Sunday mass. 5 minutes drive from the villa.
Incredible archaelogical remains dating back to the Roman / Early Byzantine eras.
18 locals recommend
Kourion Ancient Amphitheater
Incredible archaelogical remains dating back to the Roman / Early Byzantine eras.
The Bee Museum in Kato Drys village is dedicated to olden-day village life and traditional industries and pastimes. Ellie won an award for the best honey.
Bee & Embroidery Museum
The Bee Museum in Kato Drys village is dedicated to olden-day village life and traditional industries and pastimes. Ellie won an award for the best honey.
This neolithic settlement is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the eastern Mediterranean. About 15 minutes from the villa.
34 locals recommend
Choirokoitia
This neolithic settlement is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the eastern Mediterranean. About 15 minutes from the villa.
The monastery of Machairas, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a very important monastery in the Greek Orthodox religion.
13 locals recommend
Machairas Monastery
The monastery of Machairas, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a very important monastery in the Greek Orthodox religion.
City/town information
The intriguing and only divided capital city in the world is a recommended day trip to explore its fascinating history. 45 minutes drive from the villa.
52 locals recommend
Nicosia
The intriguing and only divided capital city in the world is a recommended day trip to explore its fascinating history. 45 minutes drive from the villa.
The crystal clear waters, pale sands, nature trails and nightlife of Protaras and Ayia Napa in the Famagusta region make for a holidayer’s paradise. 50 minutes drive from the villa.
23 locals recommend
Protaras
The crystal clear waters, pale sands, nature trails and nightlife of Protaras and Ayia Napa in the Famagusta region make for a holidayer’s paradise. 50 minutes drive from the villa.
A coastal city with a busy pulse which blends traditional culture with some of the most modern architecture on the island. Great restaurants and nightlife, including the marina. About 40 minutes drive from the villa.
51 locals recommend
Limassol
A coastal city with a busy pulse which blends traditional culture with some of the most modern architecture on the island. Great restaurants and nightlife, including the marina. About 40 minutes drive from the villa.
This relaxed seaside city boasts a quaint town centre and beautiful beaches such as Mckenzy along with its popular beach bars. About 30 minutes drive from the villa.
52 locals recommend
Larnaca
This relaxed seaside city boasts a quaint town centre and beautiful beaches such as Mckenzy along with its popular beach bars. About 30 minutes drive from the villa.
Snowy during the winter, the Troodos mountains have fabulous hiking trails and are the perfect escapism to hot summers.
41 locals recommend
Troodos
Snowy during the winter, the Troodos mountains have fabulous hiking trails and are the perfect escapism to hot summers.
Beaches, archaeological sites, stunning scenery, the birthplace of Aphrodite; Pafos never disappoints. About an 1hr 15min from the villa.
68 locals recommend
Paphos
Beaches, archaeological sites, stunning scenery, the birthplace of Aphrodite; Pafos never disappoints. About an 1hr 15min from the villa.
A traditional part of North Western Cyprus, Polis is perfect for nature buffs with its range of trails, and water sport activities.
51 locals recommend
Poli Crysochous
A traditional part of North Western Cyprus, Polis is perfect for nature buffs with its range of trails, and water sport activities.