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. There are many jewelries, clothes shops, leather accessories shops, shops with contemporary and classic art items.
On the front seaside area of the town are located many cafeterias , fish tavernas and few restaurants. There are small hotels as well.
Katakolon Greece , has also very interesting surrounding area. Katakolon serves as the gate harbor to Ancient Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games. Katakolon tours to Olympia are very popular. If you check on a map Katakolon is very close to Olympia. A cruise passenger can visit Olympia by himself or on a group.
Very close to Katakolon man can find Mercury winery and estate. The local producer of wine is very well known in Greece and is open to the public offering wine tasting and guided visit by indoor guide.
Katakolon cruise port is definitely like a very interesting “door “ to Greece’s ancient civilization and modern, contemporary life!
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