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.
Port of Katakolon – John Latsis, cruise piers and passenger station
Three piers for cruise ships: two take ships up to 300 m long, one up to 200 m.
Getting into town
Walk: the village waterfront starts at the port gate, a couple of minutes away; the railway station for Olympia is about 5 minutes' walk. Taxis wait by the passenger terminal. Tourist road trains and local operators also offer trips from the port area.
Step-free
Flat quay and village streets.
Ships due at this terminal
None listed yet
Closest to this terminal
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.
PracticalClosed Sundays
Katakolo railway station (trains to Olympia)
Where to catch the train to Pyrgos and Olympia, a few minutes from the port. Services run Monday to Saturday; tickets can be bought on board. Check return times before you leave.
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.
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.
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.