Kathikas
Coordinates: 34°55′00″N 32°25′30″E / 34.91667°N 32.42500°E 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
- Kypros Chrysostomides politician and member of the Cypriot parliament was born in Kathikas[6]
- Kyriacos Mavronikolas defence minister in the Tassos Papadopoulos government was born in Kathikas[7]
- George Georghiou Former Director of Cyprus Airways. Former Secretary to the Council of Ministers. He is currently the Permanent Secretary of the Planning Bureau of Cyprus. Mr Georghiou was born in Kathikas[8][9]
- Andrew Demetriou, chief executive officer of the Australian Football League - his mother was born in Kathikas
- George Taramides, well-known Cypriot Dentist, inserted the first dental implant on the island. His vision made reality the creation of the Church of Ayios Ipatios in Kathikas. He is the author of the book: " Avakas Gorge: A travelogue."[10]
- Galatia Taramidou, aunt to Dr. George Taramides (1924–2009) Former actor member of the Cyprus craft union which staged a variety plays at Magical Palace theatre in Nicosia. She played the protagonist in "Kiss me Deadly", (Author Spillane, Mickey).
- Dr Xenophon Xenophontos The Chief Engineer of Cyprus Airways and an ex member of the Cyprus Airways managenment committee.
- Eftichios Malekkides Corrupt former head of the Paphos Sewerage Board. Malekkides was sentenced to 6 years gaol in 2015.[11]
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
- ↑ Blue Guide to Cyprus
- ↑ Statistical Service of Cyprus 2001 Population Census - Excel spreadheet
- ↑ Cyprus Agrotourism Company
- ↑ "Kathikas Residents Association"
- ↑ THE AVAKAS GORGE a travelogue by Dr. George Taramides
- ↑ "New ministers pledge unity and hard work" - Cyprus Mail 04/03/2003
- ↑ "New ministers pledge unity and hard work" - Cyprus Mail 04/03/2003
- ↑ Directors of Cyprus Airways
- ↑ Secretariat of the Council of Ministers
- ↑ THE AVAKAS GORGE a travelogue by Dr. George Taramides
- ↑ "No motive except greed’ says judge in Vergas case " - Cyprus Mail 18/02/2015
- ↑ "Two suspected of stealing sarcophagus - Cyprus Mail 9/04/2000"
- ↑ "Chinese man arrested for double murder - Cyprus Mail 24/02/2007"
