Katakolon, a small commercial port and one of the most visited for cruise ships; constitutes as a gathering point for tourists wishing to visit ancient Olympia. Olympia, is just 24 kilometres away and is the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Katakolon serves the inland town of Pyrgos as a main export centre for grapes, raisins, regional fruits and vegetables that grow in the fertile hinterland.
