Explore Katakolon

Katakolon is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Ilia, Greece.Cruise ships are in-favour of stopping in Katakolon, allowing their passengers to visit the renowned site of Ancient Olympia, where the Olympic Games originated from.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Greece) Greek and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
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Drinks
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Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
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General Transport
To get from katakolon to Olympia costs 10 Euros for 1 ticket, 15 Euros for 2 ticket, 20 Euros for 4 ticket and 20 Euors for 5 ticket

Things to do in Katakolon

This little town offers, quaint cafes, tavernas, bars, restaurants and souvenir shops.Close to the sea, it,s a memorable destination.The Katakolon Tourist Train however does take you further away, should you wish to explore further, the landscapes and terrain filled with hills, valleys, vineyards and olive gropes - an area that just feels Greek that you can,t explain with just words.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Greece) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Greece:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Greece: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Greece) Mesh Slip-On Water Shoes
  • Greece Power Adapter
  • Neck Wallet
  • Affordable Underwater Camera
  • Water bottle with built-in filter
  • Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
  • Scarf / Shawl
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • REI Flash 45 Pack backpack and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Greece) These countries don,t need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe (Greece is part of the Schengen Agreement): Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominica; El Salvador; Georgia; Grenada; Guatemala; Holy See (Vatican City State); Honduras; Hong Kong S.A.R.; Israel; Japan; Kiribati; Macao S.A.R.; Malaysia; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Nauru; New Zealand; Nicaragua; North Macedonia; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent; Samoa; Serbia; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Taiwan; Timor Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Uruguay; Vanuatu and Venezuela.