5 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Katakolo (for Olympia)

For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Port of Katakolon – John Latsis, cruise piers and passenger station.

Food & drink

Katakolo waterfront

A short strip of tavernas, cafés and shops facing the harbour, right by the ship. Easy for a relaxed lunch of fresh fish.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 3 min walk from the Port of Katakolon – John Latsis, cruise piers and passenger station

Sights

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology (Kotsanas)

Working reconstructions of ancient Greek inventions and mechanisms, in a small museum a few minutes from the port. Opening varies; check locally.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 6 min walk from the Port of Katakolon – John Latsis, cruise piers and passenger station

Sights

Ancient Pheia

The site of an ancient harbour town by Agios Andreas, much of it now under shallow water after earthquakes. Combine it with the beach.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the Port of Katakolon – John Latsis, cruise piers and passenger station

Beaches & parks

Agios Andreas beach

A beach about 2.5 km north of the port, a 30-minute walk or a short taxi ride, looking out to two small offshore islets.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 19 min by taxi or public transport from the Port of Katakolon – John Latsis, cruise piers and passenger station

Boat & day trips

Pyrgos town

The regional capital, about 13 km inland, a working Greek town with a busy centre of shops and cafés. On the same railway line as Olympia.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 20 min by taxi from the Port of Katakolon – John Latsis, cruise piers and passenger station