Information about Katakolon

Katakolon port is one of the most busy cruise ports of Greece and receives thousands of visitors every year. Katakolon itself is a small village with a main road where shops are located. The shopping in Katakolon is easy and interesting enough.

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shore excursions

When you arrive by cruise ship to Katakolon (Greece) port there are not too many alternatives. Katakolon town is of course a small charming port town but the highlight of the area is Ancient Olympia with its Museum and archaeological site.

Transportations

Visit Olympia

If you choose to visit Olympia, then a favoured move by cruise ship passengers is to catch the 8:30 train from the Katakolon cruise port station, this journey take around an hour, and passes through some gorgeous Greek countryside. Most of the cruise ship passengers will spend

Other info

Katakolon port in Greece the most important cruise gate of Greece for 2006, in terms of volume of cruise ship calls, is totally renovated . A new pedestrian street is constructed in the port side area of Katakolon, available for cruise ship passengers to walk or to enjoy a coffee at the numerous cafes offering view to the small fish port of Katakolon. Same stands for the main commercial street of Katakolon where most of the shops are located. New lighting and new pavements offer a new aspect for the small town of Katakolon. Finally the main square of Katakolon was totally reconstructed. On the square visitors can find the typical Greek kiosk , green area and banquets. Katakolon port in western Peloponnese is the gate of cruise ships visiting Ancient Olympia and other places of interest.