Kritou Terra is one of the largest and most attractive
traditional villages of the region, famous for its plentiful water
supply and fruit and nut trees, making it an oasis of green even in
the hottest summer months. Traditional water springs at the village
entrance and the taverna next to them have been skillfully restored.
The village name Kritou is said to come from its inhabitants, the
erotokritos, during the Byzantine period, testimony to its ancient
roots.
Kathikas the Greek word for (perched on a hill) is located
between Paphos and polis, this historic village has its roots in
antiquity as a stopover for merchants and travelers. With numerous
traditional stone houses, this village rests on a vine covered plateau
with wide vistas all around, and views of the Mediterranean south,
west and north. Ancient tombs and roman finds discovered here date
back to the Hellenistic period, three centuries B.C., including
remnants of stone roads dating back to the roman era.
Ineia is a true example of a traditional Cypriot village with
its narrow winding streets and ancient old stone houses and boundless
views of the sea on the western coast of Cyprus. The houses run the
length of the village along two curving roads: one through the north
Easton upper part and the other through the south Weston lower part,
with most roads from these two being short dead ends for access to the
houses along the side street.