SPK Railway Station

Let's take a journey back in time to the second half of the 19th century. Kolosourtis just blew the whistle! The train from Katakolo has arrived in Pyrgos. Right in front of us stands the railway station of Greece's first regional railway line, which connected Pyrgos with the port of Katakolo. Completed in 1882, this railway line played a crucial role in facilitating the export of the region's primary product: raisins. Raisin cultivation, in the past, brought great value and prosperity to the region, leaving an indelible mark on its history. However, it also witnessed the region's subsequent decline.

Our grandparents fondly remember the old trains, the summer baths in Katakolo, pushing the train uphill, the sight of vineyards passing by, the joyful laughter, and even the playful hide-and-seek games with the ticket inspectors. Although officially known as SPK (Railway Pyrgos Katakolo), it was colloquially referred to as Kolosourtis. Interestingly, the term literally translates to "having difficulty in pulling your bum."