Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο) is a seaside village in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Pyrgos. The small village of Agios Andreas, which in ancient times was the natural harbour for Ancient Olympia, lies northwest of Katakolo.
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👉 Katakolo in the context of Gulf of Kyparissia
The Gulf of Kyparissia (Greek: Κυπαρισσιακός Κόλπος, Kyparissiakos Kolpos) is a long, curving indentation along the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. It lies between Cape Katakolo at the north end and Cape Konello (Akra Kounellos) to the south. Near the northern extreme is the city of Pyrgos, with the town of Zacharo near the center and the town of Kyparissia lying toward the southern end. Flowing into the gulf are the Alpheios and Neda rivers. Its southern part is also one of the main breeding grounds of the endangered loggerhead sea turtle.
During the Middle Ages and up to the 19th century, this body was known as the Gulf of Arcadia.
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Katakolo in the context of Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology "Kostas Kotsanas" is a private museum focused on ancient Greek technology and other cultural achievements of ancient Greece. It has four permanent annexes in Athens, Ancient Olympia, Katakolo and Heraklion and it is famous for its travelling exhibitions, domestically and abroad. In 2019 it has been nominated as “European Museum of the Year” by the European Museum Forum. It is also a member of International Council of Museums (ICOM).