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Kathikas Village
To the north of the town of Pafos, approximately 22km away,is
the historical village of Kathikas with roots dating back to the
antiquity, built at the top of a hill. As for its name, rumour has it that the village was a stop-over for merchants and travellers since it is mid-way between Pafos and Polis Chrysochous. Here, they would rest along with their animals at the old inn which existed at the time.
Today Kathikas is still one of the most attractive villages of the area, well known for its great many vineyards, grapes being its main product and their cultivation the main occupation of the villagers. Notable is the church of Panayia Evangelistria (AD 1870). The village forms part of the Laona project, whose concern is the general improvement and boosting of the greater area on the basis of its traditional character and nature.
Ideally situated between Paphos and Latchi, the pretty
village built of stone is set on top of the low hills of the
Laona plateau. It is said that when the village was built,
the stone dwellings were constructed on each side of the river,
with Greek Cypriots living on one side and Turkish Cypriots living
on the other. Of course, nowadays, there is no such divide with
the locals and non-Cypriots alike mixing freely.
Kathikas is 22kms from Paphos and 14kms from Latchi and has a long history as a resting place for merchants travelling between the two towns, and is halfway between the only road that connects the old and new roads between Paphos and Polis. The remains of a circular Roman road can be seen in Kathikas.
Although the historic taverna no longer exists, it has been replaced by more modern ones, like the Farm Yard Tavern. Kathikas’ central location makes it an ideal base from which to explore such areas as Polis, the Baths of Aphrodite, the Akamas Peninsula, the turtle hatchery at Lara Bay, to mention but a few.
With a population of 349, the village offers something for everyone. Famous for its vineyards, the village is surrounded by vines and is renowned for the quality of its grapes. Many of the vines have been in the same family for generations. Two very famous wineries open their doors to visitors, so you can enjoy the winemaker’s craft. The village is also home to a donkey sanctuary and a tourist information centre.
The village retains its old world character whilst encouraging selected new developments. In the heart of the village there is a well-known restaurant and three coffee shops. There is no main church, but a small chapel serves the needs of the village. The village square has a small taverna where you can enjoy a cool drink whilst sitting under the trees.
The nearest school is in the village of Peyia, whilst the local police station is in the village of Stroumbi. The nearest hospital is in Polis and the villagers have a weekly visit from a doctor.
For fishing fans, the nearest reservoirs are Evretou and Mavrokolympos, whilst the nearest golf course is at Tsada. As the village of Kathikas is 600 metres above sea level, it has a good climate in summer with very little humidity.
At present there are approximately nine ex-pats in the village. If you’re a bit of an amateur anthropologist, then Kathikas is an ideal location in which to observe the traditional Cypriot way of life and to live it yourself.
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