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Katakolon is the gateway port to the ruins at Olympus for cruise ship patrons."
This rather plain little port has oriented it's "downtown" to the tourist trade with a myriad of shops and cafes.
There is a rather long plain beach to the east of town and a smaller, crowded one to the west.
The setting, while pleasant enough because of the sea, is not what I would call dramatic in any way.
TRAVEL: 2013
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Main Street in the heat of the day with tourists seeking shade inside or under the awnings, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
Other tourists choose to ride the horsecart down main street, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
This lively courtyard off the main street featured eclectic collections of everything including building materials...
stonework, a rough wood ceiling, and a fishnet-like shade canopy, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
This tourist bar is part of the courtyard and featured a New Orleans Saints pennant and "short" live Greek music selections, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
One block of the main street, this side street sidewalk cafe was peaceful and quiet, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
Architectural detail of an old stone building, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
Ambitious stone mosaic work just off the main street, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
Puppies for sale in the park, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
Quiet sentinel at the gate, Katakolon, Greece, 2013.
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