How do I get from Katakolon to Olympia?
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How do I get from Katakolon to Olympia?
From Katakolon, Olympia is only 25 miles away. An visitor may use the new modern train that is clean and air-conditioned. The journey from Katakolo to Olympia lasts for approximately 45 minutes and the round trip ticket price is only 10€.
What is Katakolon Greece known for?
Katakolon is a small port and beach town in western Greece, facing the Ionian Sea. It is the second busiest cruise port in all of Greece. And it’s most famous for Olympia, the ancient site where the Olympic Games were born in the 8th century BC –basically, the reason cruise ships stop here at all.
What is in port Katakolon Greece?
Katakolon (in Greece) is the gateway to the Archeological Site of Olympia, 21.7 miles (35 km) east of the port. Olympia, where the Olympic Games took place in classical antiquity, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important archeological sites in the Mediterranean.
What country is Katakolon in?
Greece
Katakolo
| Katakolo Κατάκολο | |
|---|---|
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Elis |
| Municipality | Pyrgos |
What is there to do in Katakolon on a cruise?
Top Attractions in Katakolo
- Museum Of Ancient Greek Technology. 144.
- Katakolo Port. Scenic Walking Areas.
- Plakes Beach. Beaches.
- TRAINOSE Katakolo – Pyrgos – Olympia. Public Transportation Systems.
- Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments. History Museums.
- Greek Art Gallery.
- Agios Nicolaos Church.
- The Travel Insiders.
Is Katakolon an island?
Katakolon (pronounced “ka-TA-ko-lon”) is conveniently located on the west coast of the Peloponnese. It 320 km southwest of Athens and administratively it belongs to the Municipality of Pyrgos. The harbor is within walking distance of the picturesque fishing village that reminds you a little of an island.
How do you pronounce Katakolon?
Katakolon (pronounced “ka-TA-ko-lon”) is conveniently located on the west coast of the Peloponnese.
Is Katakolon mainland Greece?
Back on mainland Greece, Katakolon is a gateway to Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. Visit the old, ruined stadium and learn from guides about early disciplines such as the boxing-like ‘pancratium’.
