Kathikas

Coordinates: 34°55′00″N 32°25′30″E / 34.91667°N 32.42500°E / 34.91667; 32.42500 Kathikas (Greek: Κάθηκας) is one of the Laona villages in the Paphos District of Cyprus. It is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos. It has an altitude of 645m[1] and a population of 333.[2] It is well known for its grape production, most notably sultana grapes. It also has a flourishing agrotourism industry.[3]

Kathikas has a very active Residents Association[4]

Landmarks

Avakas Gorge is a natural attraction.[5]

Akamas is of the last unspoilt areas of the Mediterranean.

The ruins of the abandoned village of Old Theletra. The inhabitants of Theletra were moved in the 1980s due to fears over landslides.

Notable Kathikians

Kathikas In The News

On April 7, 2000, a Kathikas man was arrested in connection with the theft of an ancient sarcophagus.[12]

On February 24, 2007, the residents of Kathikas awoke to the news that two of the locals had been murdered.[13]

Annual Events and Celebrations

25 March - Feast Day of the church of Panayia Evangelistrais

31 March - Feast Day of Ayios Ipatios

12 June - Feast Day of Ayios Ounoufrios

17 July - Feast Day of Ayia Marina

August - Festival of the Grapes

It is also interesting to visit Kathikas during Orthodox Easter

References

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