Katakolon

Katakolon is a scenic viewpoint in , , . Katakolon is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near the ruins .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pheia and Pontikokastro.

Archaeological site
or Phea was a city of ancient Elis in the Pisatis, situated upon the isthmus connecting the promontory Ichthys with the mainland. is mentioned by Homer, who places it near the Iardanus, which is apparently the mountain torrent north of Ichthys, and which flows into the sea on the northern side of the lofty mountain Skaphídi. is situated 390 metres north of Katakolon.

Castle
, known in French as Beauvoir and Italian as Belveder during the late Middle Ages, is a Byzantine castle in , in the peninsula of Greece. is situated 460 metres north of Katakolon.

Beach
The beach of is just outside the town center of in . It is a sandy beach with a rocky coastline and crystal clear waters, like all beaches in . Also, the beach is ideal for snorkelling. is situated 690 metres northwest of Katakolon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Katakolo and Korakochori.

Photo: Balou46, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a small seaside port in in the western Peloponnese. It is best known as the cruise gateway to ancient Olympia. Once a modest fishing village, it now serves as a seasonal stop for cruise ships visiting the archaeological site of Olympia and nearby western Peloponnese beaches.

Village
is a village and a community in the municipality of , Elis, . The community includes the small villages Agios Andreas, Kallithea and Bouka.

Village
is a village in the municipality of , Elis, . It is located near the Ionian Sea, at the foot of a low hill. It is 1 km south of , 3 km west of , 4 km northeast of and 10 km west of Pyrgos town centre. is situated 3½ km north of Katakolon.

Katakolon

Latitude
37.66022° or 37° 39′ 37″ north
Longitude
21.31466° or 21° 18′ 53″ east
Open location code
8G93M867+3V
Open­Street­Map ID
node 301507730
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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