Kathikas


Kathikas 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 655mand a population of 333.
It is well known for its grape production, most notably Sultana grapes.
It also has a flourishing agrotourism industry.
Kathikas has a very active Residents Association Additionally, Kathikas has residences that are over a century old and serve as examples of folkloric architecture.

Landmarks

Avakas Gorge is a natural attraction.
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

On April 7, 2000, a Kathikas man was arrested in connection with the theft of an ancient sarcophagus.
On February 24, 2007, the residents of Kathikas awoke to the news that two of the locals had been murdered.

Annual events and celebrations