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Kathikas village LOCATION: Kathikas can be reached either on the B7 or the E709 and is 22 kilometres from Paphos and 16 kilometres from Polis. It has a long history as a resting place for merchants as it's halfway between Paphos and Polis. The older villagers will tell you that when the village was built, the stone houses were built 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 people of all nationalities mixing freely. POPULATION: The population of Kathikas is approximately 350 with about nine ex-pats in the village, however, this number is always increasing. AMENITIES: 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. On the main road into (or out of, depending on which road you're travelling) the village you will find a few more tavernas, all of which serve excellent fare. Kathikas’ central location makes it an ideal base from which to explore such areas as Polis, the Baths of Aphrodite, the Akamas and the turtle hatchery at Lara Bay, to mention but a few. The nearest school is in the village of Peyia, whilst the local police station is in the village of Stroumpi. The nearest hospital is in Polis and the villagers have a weekly visit from a doctor. For fishing fans, the nearest reservoirs are Evretou and Mavrokolympos, whilst the nearest golf course is at Tsada. As the village of Kathikas is 600 metres above sea level, it has a good climate in summer with very little humidity. 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. For the archaeologists amongst you, the remains of a circular Roman road can be seen in Kathikas. This lovely village manages to retain its old world character whilst at the same time encouraging selected new developments. So if you’re a bit of an amateur anthropologist, Kathikas is an ideal location in which to observe the traditional Cypriot way of life and to live it yourself.
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