Katakolon

Greece

Katakolon is a small port town on the western coast of the Peloponnese, Greece, serving as the gateway to Olympia. A fishing village and harbor for the region, it welcomes cruise ships bound for the ancient sanctuary. Excursions reach Olympia — birthplace of the Olympic Games — with its temple of Zeus, stadium, and archaeological museum, the Mercouri winery, the beaches of the Ionian coast, and the town's own waterfront tavernas and shops.