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==Katakolo (Port of Entry)== | ==Katakolo (Port of Entry)== | ||
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[[Image:Katakolo_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Katakolo<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Katakolo_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Katakolo<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katákolo Katákolo] (Κατάκολο) | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katákolo Katákolo] (Κατάκολο) is mainly a commercial port in NW [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese]. It is the watermelon capital of Greece. While it is not a particularly attractive port, it is a convenient place to leave the yacht while visiting the ancient site of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia%2C_Greece Olympia], 25 km away. It is a port of entry. |
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
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===Weather=== | ===Weather=== | ||
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===Approach and Navigation=== | ===Approach and Navigation=== | ||
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Revision as of 22:44, 12 February 2009
Katakolo (Port of Entry)
GPS: 37°38.8′N, 21°19.6′E
Click for larger view
Background
Katákolo (Κατάκολο) is mainly a commercial port in NW Peloponnese. It is the watermelon capital of Greece. While it is not a particularly attractive port, it is a convenient place to leave the yacht while visiting the ancient site of Olympia, 25 km away. It is a port of entry.
Charts
BA 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 554280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
Greek 212 Othonoi I. to Amvrakikos Gulf
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF Channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF Channel 86
Weather
See Ionian Sea.
No special precautions, the approach is starightforward.
Check-in facilities
Anchor in 4-5 m in mud and clay (excellent holding) and go stern-to or bow-to the quay.
Warning: There lots of mosquitoes in the evening.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
The ancient site of Olympia, the place where the original Olympic Games were held, is only 25 km by taxi from Katakolo. It is a large site so you need to allow plenty of time for the visit.
While in Olympia, make sure that you visit the Museum, where among other masterpieces the magnificent statue of Hermes by Praxiteles is kept.
 Ancient Olympia |
 Hermes by Praxiteles |
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- A mini tanker can be called for fuel
- There is water on the quay
- No electricity
Laundry
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Grocery & Supply Stores
- Some shopping in the town
Eateries
- Do not eat at the restaurant next to the Limenarchio (Coast Guard), it is terrible
Internet/WiFi
- N/A
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A
Transportation
- Taxi to Olympia
- Bus to Athens
References & Publications
See Greece.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 1995 --Istioploos 20:49, 9 July 2008 (MDT)
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