Katakolo
Κατάκολο
A Mediterranean cruise port and seaside village with restaurants and shops, the gateway for cruise passengers heading to Olympia.
Katakolo is about 35 km from Olympia. On cruise ship days, tourist buses and taxis run directly from the port to Olympia. The village's main street has seafood restaurants, souvenir shops and a branch of the Archimedes museum, and the lighthouse near the port offers views over the Ionian Sea. Nearby are Agios Andreas Beach and the Mercouri Estate winery, which make a seaside half-day trip for visitors who are not on a cruise.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mercouri Estate
- Ancient Elis
- Chlemoutsi Castle
- Archimedes Museum (Museum of Ancient Greek Technology)
- Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity
- Palaestra and Gymnasium at Olympia
- Workshop of Pheidias
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia