Katakolon
Katakolon · Greece · 37.65, 21.32
A small port town on the western coast of Greece's Peloponnese and the gateway to Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. The port itself is compact, but the World Heritage site of Olympia, about 30 minutes away by car, has an ancient stadium, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, and an archaeological museum. Visitors can also enjoy the peaceful seaside atmosphere and Greek country flavors such as olives and wine.
Port highlights
Greek cuisine (moussaka, souvlaki), olives, local wine, and seafood
Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2015–2025 · Station: ZAKINTHOS · about 41.5 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.
Prices from nearby Athens (Piraeus) (about 207 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourceolympia-greece.org
Source: Wikipedia “Katakolo” (CC BY-SA 4.0)