Hellenic Ports Association

KATAKOLO Port of Katakolo Katakolo is the port of Pyrgos, the capital of Ilia. Despite its small size, it is considered a very important harbor founded in 1857 to serve commercial purposes. Due to its geographical location and the sights it offers to the visitor (Ancient Olympia), is an important cruise port for Greece, offering the benefits of a modern and safe harbor. The port of Katakolo has modern port infrastructure with integrated hospitality services, hygiene and safety conditions. An integrated security system operates on the basis of an approved “Port Facility Security Plan” that meets all the ISPS Code of Conduct. It has a modern cruise service station full equipped, able to serve all the requirements of a modern cruise port, hosting the arrival of two cruise ships. Achieving the mooring and berthing abilities for third-generation cruise vessel’s (ie over 350 meters in length), makes Katakolo a modern European port. It is the most important gateway to Greece from the Western Mediterranean region. Since September 2018 and in honor of Captain John Latsis, who was born in Katakolo in 1910, the port was renamed «PORT OF KATAKOLON - JOHN LATSIS». KATAKOLO Municipal Harbour Fund of Pyrgos, 27067, Katakolo Tel.: +3026210 42000 , +3026210 42007 Fax: +3026210 42001 www.katakoloport.gr Hours of operation: 24 hours Security Code ISPS: Yes Waste management solid: Yes Waste management liquid: Yes Number of mooring spaces: 3 Max Dock Length: 270 m Max Dock Depth: 9 m Max Length of C/S: 300 m Port Services: Tug boats, Fresh Water Supply. Passenger terminal station: Yes Nearest airport: Araxos: 75 km Taxi station: 10 m Bus station: 50 m Distance to town center: 50 m Other services: Car Rental, Trains for tourists tours in the area (Ancient Olympia), Cruise liners for local cruises. Port Specifications