Katakolon
Capture the spirit of the Olympics at ancient Olympia, see priceless Greek artworks or sip classic Greek wine. Katakolon is the springboard to an amazing array of treasures.
More coach potato than serious sportster? The birthplace of the Olympic Games will have you reaching for your trainers. Jog around the running track in the original stadium where the marble starting blocks are still in place, or muse over fabulous finds in the archaeological museum. Fancy some treasures of your own? Go for gold in the jewellery shops or drink in the view as well as the wine at the Mercouri Vineyards.
Don’t Miss
Olympia – Forget sleek physiques in slinky lycra, here’s where naked sprinters strutted their stuff back in 776 BC. Take in the gymnasium, the Roman baths and the Temple of Zeus where the Olympic flame once burned.
Archaeological Museum – Ever wondered where Nike got its inspiration from? Check out the Nike of Paionios, an amazing classical sculpture, or see bits of sporting paraphernalia dating back to the 5th century BC.
Domain Mercouri Winery – Even with wine there’s no escaping history! Learn the age-old secrets at one of Katakolon’s oldest wineries.
Katakolon Action Ashore
- See where the first Olympic athletes went through their paces in Olympia.
- Think shopping should be an Olympic sport? Then get training in the shops at Olympia’s modern village.
- Sniff and slurp gorgeous Greek wine on a trip to a local winery.
- Time out! Chill on Kourouta beach.
