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cfuentesm Says: A lot or archeological pieces is what you;ll find at Katakolon's museum.
cfuentesm Says: Here is where the Olimpic Games begam thousands of years ago. Visit the ruins and try to imagine its splendor in ancient times.
BobbyTr Says: During my visit to Katakolo, I rented a car from AVIS (www.avis.gr), right opposite to the port and I drove to Olympia (25 min drive, 38 km, 2-turns route) The car cost me for the day 40.00 euros, including full insurance, unlimitted km, everything but the fuel (i put 8 lt....
lzytourist Says: Now that the train service from Katakolon to Olympia has been Officially canceled it's time to find an alternative. We found this Company very helpful and its recommended in Rick Steves guidebook!http://www.katakolon-express.com
dalia-m Says: katakolon port to olympiaBy public transport (KTEL bus) you will first have to go to Pirgos and there change buses to Olympia, same on your return trip. Katakolon-Pirgos is 13 km; Pirgos-Olympia 17 km.Buses are not that frequent. Pirgos-Olympia takes about 20 min.You may...
cfuentesm Says: We arrived by cruise on the Costa Classica of the Costa Cruise Line. The boats were superb as well as the service. An unforgettable trip.
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Here is where the Olimpic Games begam thousands of years ago. Visit the ruins and try to imagine its splendor in ancient times.
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Katakolon, site of the very first Olympic Games and one of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity. We were transfered to ancient Olympia to see where the sacred flame is still lit every Olympic...
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Katakolon is the gateway to Olympia, the site of the first olympic games. The town itself is small but has some interesting shops.
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Katakolon is a small harbour village with a fantastic strange beach. This is the main entrance by sea to see the old and ancient place were they used to have the olympics in Greece. A lot of cruice...
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Katakolon; gateway to Olympia. If you are not going to Olympia, there was not much to do in this one street town. However, it’s a relaxing stroll around town. Taxi to Olympia cost anywhere between 80...
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