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====Overview====
[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.
[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.
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==Charts==
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==Local Weather==
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[[Image:Katakolo_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Katakolo<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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''See [[Ionian_Sea#Weather and Winds|Ionian Sea]]''.
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==Charts==
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
 
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* Coast Guard - VHF Channel 12
* Coast Guard - VHF Channel 12
* Olympia Radio - VHF Channel 86
* Olympia Radio - VHF Channel 86
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==Local Weather==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''See [[Ionian_Sea#Weather and Winds|Ionian Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
No special precautions, the approach is starightforward.
No special precautions, the approach is starightforward.
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==Check-in facilities==
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Katakolo is a port of entry and you can clear here in/out of Greece.
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==Berthing Options==
Anchor in 4-5 m in mud and clay (excellent holding) and go stern-to or bow-to the quay.
Anchor in 4-5 m in mud and clay (excellent holding) and go stern-to or bow-to the quay.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There lots of mosquitoes in the evening.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There lots of mosquitoes in the evening.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
None.
None.
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==Anchorages==
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===Anchorages===
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None.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
 
The ancient site of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia%2C_Greece Olympia], the place where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games 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.
The ancient site of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia%2C_Greece Olympia], the place where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games 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 [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=7126 Museum], where among other masterpieces the magnificent statue of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Hermes.html Hermes] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praxiteles Praxiteles] is kept.
While in Olympia, make sure that you visit the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=7126 Museum], where among other masterpieces the magnificent statue of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Hermes.html Hermes] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praxiteles Praxiteles] is kept.
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
* Some shopping in the town
* Some shopping in the town
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
* Do not eat at the restaurant next to the Limenarchio (Coast Guard), it is terrible
* Do not eat at the restaurant next to the Limenarchio (Coast Guard), it is terrible
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===Internet/WiFi===
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====Internet/WiFi====
In Internet cafés.
In Internet cafés.
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===Laundry===
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====Laundry====
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===Garbage Disposal===
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====Garbage Disposal====
There are bins around the harbor.
There are bins around the harbor.
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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N/A
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
* Taxi to Olympia
* Taxi to Olympia
* Bus to Athens
* Bus to Athens
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.  
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* June 1995 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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===Personal Notes===
===Personal Notes===
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* June 1995 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 20:50, 17 January 2013

Katakolo (Port of Entry)

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Contents

Overview

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.

Local Weather

See Ionian Sea.

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

  • Coast Guard - VHF Channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF Channel 86

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Approach and Navigation

No special precautions, the approach is starightforward.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Katakolo is a port of entry and you can clear here in/out of Greece.

Berthing Options

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.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
A mini tanker can be called for fuel
Water
There is water on the quay
Electricity
N/A (Not Available)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Olymia1.jpg
Ancient Olympia
Click for larger view
Olympia Hermes.jpg
Hermes by Praxiteles
Click for larger view

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.

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

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

?

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbor.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A

Transportation

  • Taxi to Olympia
  • Bus to Athens

Routes/Passages To/From

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

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:


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