Kathikas Village - Cyprus
Ideally situated between Paphos and Latchi, Kathikas 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 17kms from Polisand 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 Although the historic taverna no longer exists, it has been replaced by more modern ones, like the Farm Yard Tavern and Araouzos Tavern.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.
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. 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.
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