Nafplio, Greece

Nafplio Greece

Nafplio is a small town in the Peloponnese, sometimes also written Nauplio, Nauplia or Nafplia. It has a lovely, romantic town centre with cosy streets, and it’s a great base for touring the Peloponnese. Nafplio was briefly the capital of Greece before the seat of power moved to Athens. It’s an historic city with Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman heritage, and it played an important role in the Greek Revolution. The centre is full of charm, with small neoclassical houses, squares and churches. At first glance Nafplio can look like an Italian town, thanks to its architecture and colourful buildings. What to see: Characteristic buildings, museums, cultural centres and castles. Enjoy the sea: Very close to the town you’ll find a quiet, sandy beach just south of Palamede Castle hill, where locals gather to swim at this Blue Flag, clean beach. Further south, reachable by local bus or car, there’s a series of marvellous beaches that are very popular in summer. Daily cruises in the Argolic Gulf: If you have time, you can take a cruise that lets you enjoy the sea and the coastal sights of the area, usually including a swim stop. Boats for Bourtzi normally depart once a day in summertime from the promenade.
Recommended airport
Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
Nearby destinations
  • Tolo (Tolon) a 7.12 km
  • Spetses a 44.62 km
  • Tripoli a 38.66 km