For cruise passengers who are not willing to follow the masses to the Ancient Olympia archaeological sites, Katakolon provides a really interesting alternative. This option combines both swimming in one of the best beaches of Peloponnese (long and sandy) and a marvelous natural landscape in the surroundings.
Kaiafas Lake and beach are situated approximately 40 km away from Katakolon (40-45 minutes drive) giving you the chance to combine swimming with hiking in one of the most unspoiled parts of southern Greece.
Although a big part of the scenery was destroyed by the disastrous fires of 2007, the place still preserves its uniqueness. Moreover, the Thermal Springs of Kaiafas offer a geological formation that includes a spring where tepid to warm water emanates from deep inside the earth’s crust and flows up to the surface.
Due to its proximity to the mountainous area, the sea and the forest, Lake Kaiafas attracts many nature lovers, especially in summertime.
It was formed by the great earthquakes of the 6th century AD, with landslides which dug out the lake and created the rocky formations rising from the “key” spot to the east.
The nearby beach is vast and many kilometers long. It has crystal clear waters while a part of it is a well known nudist area.
You can make a deal with a taxi driver who can drive you there and bring you back to the cruise port. Of course, additional cost for waiting time is added (http://www.katakolon.org/katakolon-taxi).
Other ways to get there are by renting a car (http://www.katakolon.gr/car_rental/index.en.html) or by booking a private taxi tour in advance :
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