Laona villages
Laona Region
Περιοχή Λαόνα | |
|---|---|
Region | |
View from Laona | |
| Country | Cyprus |
| District | Paphos District |
| Regional center | Kathikas |
| Area | |
• Total | 165 km2 (64 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Website | laona.org |
The Laona Villages or Laona Region are 10 villages located in the vine region of Paphos.
It's here where the indigenous grape variety known as Xynisteri and Maratheftiko is found.
The Kathikas area is famous for its white grape varieties, mainly the native Xynisteri. Most of the villages in the area belong to the Appellation Controllé (OEOP) “Laona Akamas” or Laona Project which includes additional 14 villages. In all, a further 19 different varieties are cultivated in the areas. The villages also include the Akamas region.