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Kakopetria
Kakopetria is located at an altitude of 670 metres south-west from Lefkosia (Nicosia), the capital of Cyprus. It is a fairly large community with 1300 permanent residents and it is built on the foothills of the Troodos Mountain amongst lush vegetation, between the banks of the rivers Karkotis and Garillis. The two rivers join in the centre of the village forming the Klarios river.
The village is known for its excellent quality apples, but it produces other fruit and vegetables like pears, plums, apricots, peaches, cherries, potatoes, vines and tomatoes.
Kakopetria is renowned for the painted churches located in close proximity to the village and are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List: Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis (St. Nicolas of the Roof) and Panagia Podythou (at the outskirts of the neighboring village of Galata).
They are definitely worth a visit.
The Christmas Villages will be operating from November 22, 2025 until January 6, 2026 (inclusive).
For more info and the programme of Kakopetria Christmas Village click here
Lefkara
Located in the Larnaka (Larnaca) region, the mountainous village of Lefkara is split into Pano Lefkara and Kato Lefkara (higher and lower Lefkara), and is world-renowned for its traditional handicrafts of lace embroidery and filigree silver. The village is situated at the foot of the Troodos Mountains in the south eastern region, 650 metres above sea level, 43 km from Larnaka, and can be reached by following the A5, A1 and E105 routes.
The crafts of lace and silver have been practiced in the village since Venetian times, and visitors can learn all about them, and watch the lace and silver being made at the Lefkara Handicraft Centre, the Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing, and various workshops. Legend has it that the famous painter, Leonardo da Vinci himself visited the village in 1481 and bought a lace altar cloth, which he donated to Milan cathedral.
The character of the village is very picturesque with its narrow, winding streets and traditional architecture of old, terracotta-roofed houses. It is also included as one of the stops on the island’s 7th Wine Route that encompasses the area of mountainous Larnaka – Lefkosia (Lefkosia).
Among its interesting sites are the Folklore Museum, the old fountain and the old olive mill. The village also has beautiful and ancient chapels, including the church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), and the chapel of Archangelos Michail in Kato Lefkara, with frescoes that date from the 12th and 15th centuries.
The popular annual Lefkara Festival takes place each August, and includes a programme of music, dance, theatre and handicraft exhibitions, with visitors warmly welcomed.
The Lefkara Christmas Village will be operating from from November 22, 2025 until January 6, 2026 (inclusive).
Contact Tel. No:
+357 24342422
Social media: Facebook
For the programme click here
https://heartlandoflegends.com/getting-ready-for-christmas/
https://heartlandoflegends.com/kali-chronia-happy-new-year/
Deryneia
Located in the Ammochostos (Famagusta) district, the small town of Deryneia – originally known as ‘Yerinia’ – has a rich, ancient past and is likely to have been where settlers to the island arrived after the Trojan War.
As one of the fertile ‘red soil villages’ (Kokkinochoria), Deryneia is the main strawberry grower of the island, and is famous for its juicy, sweet fruit. Visitors to its Strawberry Festival – which takes place every two years – can enjoy complimentary fresh strawberries and their products, such as juice, jam, liquor and ice-cream.
The village’s sights of interest include a Folk Art Museum and Open Air Museum for Traditional Professions, and the Cultural Center of Occupied Ammochostos. The village also has several significant churches, including the 15th century church of Agia Marina, the Byzantine church of Panagia (with its preserved 17th century icons), and the small Medieval church of Agios Georgios.
An important religious festival is held to honor Agios Modestos annually on December 16 (Feast of Saint Modestos), where visitors are welcome to join in the traditional festivities, which include stalls, entertainment and local food and drink.
The Christmas Villages will be operating from November 22, 2025 until January 6, 2026 (inclusive).
Contact Tel. No:
+357 23811000
For the programme click here
Social media: Facebook