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- "Psistaria" or "Souvla" (meaning broiled food in general and also the broiling apparatus)
- Gourounopoula (Roasted Pig),
- Arnaki Souvlas (Roasted Lamb)
- Kontosouvli (turn-roasted pieces of pork usually)
- Pasto (smoked pork)
- Loukaniko (regional sausage with orange) from the South area
- Kokoras Krasatos / Kokoras Horiatikos (rooster in wine sauce/country cooked rooster)
- Gida vrasti (goat stew), from the northeast area.
- Ouzo, (liquor)
- Tsipouro, grapes made liquor
- Agiorgitiko, white dry wine
- Mavrodafni, sweet dark red wine in the Patras area
- Moschato, sweet red wine
- Moschofilero, white dry wine
- Xinomavro, red dry wine
- Frappe (coffee)
Katakolo, Greece © L.C. Nøttaasen/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
Katakolo, Greece © L.C. Nøttaasen/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
Katakolo, Greece
Katakolo, Greece © L.C. Nøttaasen/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
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Katakolo, Greece
Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of
Katakolo, Greece
Pyrgos
in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km west of downtown Pyrgos. The small village ofAgios Andreas
, which in ancient times was the natural harbor for Ancient Olympia, lies northwest of Katakolo. A railway connects Katakolo with Pyrgos andOlympia
, but along with the rest of the rail network in the Peloponnese, services have been suspended since 2011 for economic reasons.In... Read more
Katakolo, Greece
Destination:
Katakolo, Greece
Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of
Pyrgos
in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km west of downtown Pyrgos. The small village ofAgios Andreas
, which in ancient times was the natural harbor for Ancient Olympia, lies northwest of Katakolo. A railway connects Katakolo with Pyrgos andOlympia
, but along with the rest of the rail network in the Peloponnese, services have been suspended since 2011 for economic reasons.In the Middle Ages, Katakolo was the site of the fortress of Pontikon or Pontikokastro (Ποντικόν, Ποντικόκαστρο), which the Frankish rulers of the Principality of Achaea called Beauvoir or Belveder. The fortress was built by the Byzantines and taken over by the Franks ca. 1205.
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Katakolo
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Katakolo, Greece: Port Information
Cruise ships plying the Adriatic Sea call on the very small port of Katakolon and dock at its jetty, from where it is a five-minute walk to Katakolon. Each cruising season, hundreds of cruise ships call on Katakolon, bringing hundreds of thousands of passengers to the beautiful region of the Peloponnese, eager to visit Olympia, about 18 miles east of Katakolon. There are several options to get from Katakolon to Olympia, including by prepaid ship excursions, by tours, by taxi, or by rental cars (Avis has its office opposite the port). Many transportation options can be negotiated at the various vendors located next to the Katakolon pier.
Get around Katakolo, Greece
Katakolon Express is a private bus service between Katakolo and Olympia designed for cruisers. Must reserve online at least a week before your arrival.
Taxi. Scores of taxis appear whenever a cruise ship docks. Rates are negotiable.
Taxi. Scores of taxis appear whenever a cruise ship docks. Rates are negotiable.
What to see in Katakolo, Greece
The port of Katakolo is a popular stop for cruise ships, offering an opportunity for passengers to visit the site of Olympia. Low hills with forests surround Katakolo. Visitors here have the opportunity to visit the ancient port of Olympia, the sunken ancient city of Pheia. Ancient Pheia was on the other side of the mountain of Ichthys, now Agios Andreas, within walking distance of Katakolo port. The lighthouse of Katakolo was built in 1865. One of the most important sites of Katakolo is the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology.
In 2017 a Greek and Worldwide Mythology Park (exhibition) was established, situated in Katakolo square, where you can see mythical monsters like Cerberus, Minotaurus, Chimaera and Centaur, and it has the form of a labyrinth.
The remains of the medieval Pontikokastro/Beauvoir castle still stand on a hilltop northeast of the modern port, but the castle is mostly ruined and its original appearance can only be surmised.
What to do in Katakolo, Greece
Take a stroll around the town - it's authentic and really charming. It is small, and you can easily explore it on foot with stops in cozy cafes and souvenir shops.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour on a tourist train.
Take a trip on a Beer Bike.
Spend time on the beautiful beach.
Otherwise, you can visit Olympia.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour on a tourist train.
Take a trip on a Beer Bike.
Spend time on the beautiful beach.
Otherwise, you can visit Olympia.
What to eat and drink in Katakolo, Greece
Eat
Other typical Greek foods, such as Horiatiki Salata (Mixed salad), Tyri Saganaki (fried cheese), Kokkinisto (tomato sauce stew), Tyropitakia(cheese pies), Souvlaki, Pastitsio (pasta in the oven), Gemista (stuffed vegetables) etc.
Drink
Shopping in Katakolo, Greece
You can buy ceramics, sculptures, olive oil, natural cosmetics products, things made from olive wood, paintings, and many other beautiful souvenirs and gifts in numerous lovely souvenir shops in Katakolo.
Safety in Katakolo, Greece
In general, Greece is quite a safe place to visit, although the notorious dangers can be found here as well. Pickpockets may occur.
Language spoken in Katakolo, Greece
Greek is spoken in this town, as are the usual foreign languages like English or German to cater to tourists.
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Latest travel blogs about Katakolo, Greece
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Katakolon is a port of Olympia , the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The city consists of one street and the population is only 600 people. Local guides like to joke: - Do you know what the highest building in our city is? - No! What? - Your ship! There are about 3000 people... |
 The first stop our ship made was in the small village of
Katakolon
near the ancient
Olympia
. It is the birthplace of Olympic Games. By the way, we often mistakenly call them Olympiad. Actually, Olympiad is the time between Olympic Games.
The exact history of the Olympic... |
Katakolo, Greece shore excursions
3 verified reviews
Spend Your Time Exploring the Olympia Heritage, Followed by a Refreshing Swim at the Saint Andrew Beach!
Excursion type: Private Excursion, Sightseeing, Van / Car / Limousine
4h 30m
Not included
max. 21
500 USD
per group
8 verified reviews
Take an Affordable Tour to See the Highlights of Olympia in a Small Group with Transportation!
Excursion type: Shared Excursion, Cultural / Historical / Art, Archaeology
6h
Not included
Small
106 USD
per adult
1 verified review
Come and Explore the Treasures of Olympia and a Visit to Saint Andrew Beach!
Excursion type: Private Excursion, Cultural / Historical / Art, Historical Sites / UNESCO
4h
Not included
max. 21
412 USD
per group