Katakolo

Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Pyrgos. The small village of Agios Andreas, which in ancient times was the natural harbour for Ancient Olympia, lies northwest of Katakolo.

Katakolo
Κατάκολο
Community
Promenade of Katakolo
Katakolo
Coordinates: 37°39′N 21°19′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionWest Greece
Regional unitElis
MunicipalityPyrgos
Municipal unitPyrgos
Population
 (2021)
  Community511
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
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