The pier is right in Katakolon, with the town's main (and only) street and plenty of outdoor cafes a five-minute walk away. duty-free available.

Katakolon is your gateway to Olympia, where the ancient Greeks flocked every four years for more than a millennium to celebrate the sacred games dedicated to Zeus. Visit the ruins of the Sanctuary, with its athletic quadrangles, stadium, temples and treasuries; then browse in the modern Archaeological Museum, a treasure house of Archaic, Classical and Roman sculptures, including the famous Niki Winged Victory. Olympia Museum

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Katakolon is a seaside town in western Ilia in the municipality of Pyrgos. The town center is within a gulf overlooking the Ionian Sea. Katakolon is situated on a peninsula and has a lighthouse found in the southwest. The Lighthouse of Katakolon was first opened in 1865 and the town has a population of 612 inhabitants. Some nice beaches close by.

to Olympia:

By public transport (KTEL bus) you will first have to go to Purgos and there change buses
to Olympia, same on your return trip.
Katakolon-Purgos is 13 km; Purgos-Olympia 17 km

At the cruise ship's arrival some taxis come from Purgos city but is difficult to catch a taxi (is better to book a taxi ahead to be sure), or take a shore excursion. Taxis tend to be expensive. If you can get 4 people together a taxi can be a good option (approx.100 euro back and forth)

There are also direct trains from Katakolon to Olympia. Provided your cruise itinerary allows sufficient time at Katakolon, the modern train service is probably the best, and most cost-effect way to travel to Olympia. (about 40 minutes)

The train station is at the end of the shopping area in Katakolo, approximately 200 yards from the port gates. If your ship has moored at the longest pier, 15 minutes probably allows sufficient time to walk to and from the station. It costs Euro 2.25 return and takes 45 minutes, The Olympic site & Museum is a 5 min walk from the station.

For train and bus schedules http://www.olympia-greece.org/katakolon-train-bus.html

Entrance fee is about 9 euro, museum and ruins.

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If you do not opt to go to Olympia, a leisurely seafront lunch makes for a nice alternative.

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Greek, English widely understood.

There is an internet cafe close to port. Around 5 euro/half hour, when cruise ships are in town!?

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