Kathikas (
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: Κάθηκας) is one of the Laona villages in the
Paphos District
Paphos District ( el, Επαρχία Πάφου, tr, Baf kazası) is one of the six districts of Cyprus and it is situated in the western part of Cyprus. Its main town and Capital (political), capital is Paphos. The entire district is controlle ...
of Cyprus. It is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos. It has an altitude of 655m and a population of 333.
It is well known for its grape production, such as
xynisteri
Xynisteri (also spelled xinisteri; el, ξυνιστέρι) is an indigenous white grape grown on Cyprus.
According to some estimates, 33% of Cypriot vineyards, on the south slopes of the Troodos mountain range are planted with this grape varie ...
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.
[''The Avakas Gorge – a travelogue by Dr. George Taramides'']
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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
Kypros Chrysostomides (Greek: Κύπρος Χρυσοστομίδης , 5 July 1942 – 1 December 2022) was a Cypriot politician and member of the Cyprus Parliament, born in the village of Kathikas in Paphos.
Early life and education
Chrysost ...
, politician and member of the Cypriot parliament, was born in Kathikas[ministers pledge unity and hard work" – Cyprus Mail 04/03/2003'']
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* Kyriacos Mavronikolas, defence minister in the Tassos Papadopoulos government, was born in Kathikas[
* George Georghiou, former director of Cyprus Airways and 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
* ]Andrew Demetriou
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, 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."[
* Galatia Taramidou, aunt of 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", by ]Mickey Spillane
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.
* Dr. Xenophon Xenophontos, chief engineer of Cyprus Airways and a former member of the Cyprus Airways management committee.
* Eftichios Malekkides, corrupt former head of the Paphos Sewage Board. He was sentenced to 6 years gaol in 2015.
Kathikas in the news
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.man arrested for double murder – Cyprus Mail 24/02/2007"''
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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
References
* {{GEOnet2, 32FA8814680D3774E0440003BA962ED3
Communities in Paphos District