Lefkara is famous for its lace, known as lefkaritika, and silver handicrafts.

The village takes its name from the white of its silica and limestone: Lefkara is derived from a combination of the Greek words "lefka" (white) and "ori" (mountains, hills).

It is located on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, off the main Nicosia-Limassol highway. It features cobbled streets and picturesque architecture.