Welcome to Katakolon Port in Greece
Katakolon, Greece is a nice port in the Peloponnese Peninsula in South Greece, in the municipality of Pyrgos.
Katakolon is a small village that serves as the sea gate to the famous site of Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Hundreds of cruise ships arrive to Katakolon Port every year, giving their passengers the chance to visit Katakolon, which has become the second busiest port of call for cruise ships in Greece after Piraeus.
Katakolon today is a small town with almost 500 permanent residents. Although it has always been an important port with a long history, it has started developing just the last few years.
Numerous taverns and shops opened in Katakolon to offer the visitors anything they might need during their stay.
The pedestrianized seaside street of Katakolon is an ideal promenade, but also a great place to sit and enjoy seafood and Greek ouzo at the infamous restaurants of the village, serving fresh fish and salads.
For those interested in seeing more than the most touristy roads of Katakolon, a little stroll in the less frequent streets is a perfect idea. These streets are nice for those who wish to take pictures of small houses with well appointed gardens, that remind of the simplicity and charm of this seaside fish village.
Before boarding again on the cruise ships, most visitors pay a visit to the local shops to buy all sorts of souvenirs, Greek artifacts, ancient replicas or leather items.
Katakolon to Ancient Olympia
From Katakolon to Olympia If you wish to visit ancient Olympia or any of the surrounding areas in Katakolon, your best option is Katakolon Taxi because it allows you to avoid long lines and packed buses, and enjoy a private tour in Katakolon and Olympia.
You can reserve a taxi in advance, which will be waiting for you at the port and will take you directly to your destination in the most convenient and hassle free way. Katakolon Taxi offers non smoking, clean and comfortable vehicles and an English speaking professional taxi driver.
According to the schedule of the Maritime authorities in Katakolon, the arrivals of cruise ships in 2011 are:
January : 7
February: 5
March 12
April: 40
May: 43
June:44
July:47
August: 53
September 52
October: 58
November:33
December:9
Numbers are showing us that the summer months and first months of fall are going to be extremely busy for Katakolon port, which is expected to set new records in Greece and the Mediterranean, if you consider that just in October 58 cruise ships are expected at katakolon in 2011.
Katakolon is definitely going to be the busiest port of Greece at this time of the year! if you are visiting athens don't miss lycabettus hill
Katakolon is a small village that serves as the sea gate to the famous site of Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Hundreds of cruise ships arrive to Katakolon Port every year, giving their passengers the chance to visit Katakolon, which has become the second busiest port of call for cruise ships in Greece after Piraeus.
Katakolon today is a small town with almost 500 permanent residents. Although it has always been an important port with a long history, it has started developing just the last few years.
Numerous taverns and shops opened in Katakolon to offer the visitors anything they might need during their stay.
The pedestrianized seaside street of Katakolon is an ideal promenade, but also a great place to sit and enjoy seafood and Greek ouzo at the infamous restaurants of the village, serving fresh fish and salads.
For those interested in seeing more than the most touristy roads of Katakolon, a little stroll in the less frequent streets is a perfect idea. These streets are nice for those who wish to take pictures of small houses with well appointed gardens, that remind of the simplicity and charm of this seaside fish village.
Before boarding again on the cruise ships, most visitors pay a visit to the local shops to buy all sorts of souvenirs, Greek artifacts, ancient replicas or leather items.
Katakolon to Ancient Olympia
From Katakolon to Olympia If you wish to visit ancient Olympia or any of the surrounding areas in Katakolon, your best option is Katakolon Taxi because it allows you to avoid long lines and packed buses, and enjoy a private tour in Katakolon and Olympia.
You can reserve a taxi in advance, which will be waiting for you at the port and will take you directly to your destination in the most convenient and hassle free way. Katakolon Taxi offers non smoking, clean and comfortable vehicles and an English speaking professional taxi driver.
According to the schedule of the Maritime authorities in Katakolon, the arrivals of cruise ships in 2011 are:
January : 7
February: 5
March 12
April: 40
May: 43
June:44
July:47
August: 53
September 52
October: 58
November:33
December:9
Numbers are showing us that the summer months and first months of fall are going to be extremely busy for Katakolon port, which is expected to set new records in Greece and the Mediterranean, if you consider that just in October 58 cruise ships are expected at katakolon in 2011.
Katakolon is definitely going to be the busiest port of Greece at this time of the year! if you are visiting athens don't miss lycabettus hill