Katakolo

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Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο; before the 1970s: Κατάκολον or Katakolon) is a seaside town in western Ilia in the municipality of Pyrgos. Katakolo is part of the municipality of Pyrgos (Ilia). It is located south of Patras and Dounaiika, 12 km off downtown Pyrgos, west of Olympia and northwest of Messenia. It is located at 37.75° (37'39°) N, 21.33° (20'20°) E. The town centre is within a gulf overlooking the Ionian Sea. It has a small port which is the main port of Pyrgos, a school, restaurants, a church and a town square. A railway line called the Katakolo-Pyrgos Rail used to go to Katakolo. Small hills with forests surround Katakolo. Katakolo is situated on a peninsula and has a lighthouse founded southwest. The Lighthouse Katakolo (Faros Katalkolo) was first opened in 1865. It is also a frequent stop for cruise ships on tours of the Ionian and Mediterranean seas. Consequently, many of the shops in the town centre are geared toward foreign tourists.

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[edit] Nearest places:

Skafidi (northeast)
Pyrgos (east)

[edit] Subdivision:

Agios Andreas

[edit] Geography

Location:
- Latitude:
  - Katakolo: 37.633 (37°°38') N
  - Agios Andreas: 37.665 (37°°39'55') N
- Longitude:
  - Katakolo: 22.31667 (21°°19') E
  - Agios Andreas: 22.313 (22°°18'47') E
Postal code: 270 67
Elevation: sea level, about 30 m to 50 m in the mountains
Dialing code: +30-26210 (030-26210)