Kateleios (Greek: Κατελειός), is a community in the southeastern part of the island of Kefalonia, located next to the Ionian Sea offering a view of Zante to the south. It is part of the municipality of Elaios-Pronnoi. The nearby communities are Markopoulo, 4 km southeast and 400 m above sea level, E of Valerianos and SW of Skala. Distance from Poros is approx. 17 km and SE of Argostoli. The bay where its beautiful sandy beach is located is Mounda Bay. It is a resort town and also has springs. Kateleios is also a fishing town. Kateleios is divided in two sections, Ano Kateleios and Kato Kateleios. The resorts include Pantelios Village

Location:

Latitude:

• Kateleios: 37.833 (38°°4') N
  
• Kato Kateleios: 38.07838°4'45' N
  

Longitude:

• Kateleios: 22.72751 (22°°30'4') E
  
• Kato Kateleios: 22.75/20°45' E
  

Population: 84 (1991)

• Kateleios: 23 (1991)
  
• Kato Kateleios 61 (1991)
  

Postal code: 280 82

Elevation: approx. sea level to 1 m (centre)

Dialing code: +30-26710

The setting is in small plain surrounded by rocky mountains and a small hill near the bay. The village has no school, but has some hotels. It has also an archaeological site.

Links:

Municipalities and communities of the Kefalonia Prefecture Argostoli | Eleios-Pronnoi | Erisos | Ithaca | Leivathos | Paliki | Pylaros | Sami Omala

Municipal districts with settlements in brackets Agia Eirini | Agios Georgios | Agios Nikolaos | Argini | Chionata (Kolaitis | Thiramonas) | Markopoulo (Kateleios | Kato Kateleios) | Mavrata | Pastra (Kremmydi) | Poros (Asprogerakas | Kampitsata | Riza | Tzanata) | Skala (Alimata | Fanies | Ratzakli) | Valerianos (Atsoupades | Plateies) | Xenopoulo (Andriolata | Kapandriti

See also:

Communities of Kefalonia