Nafplio, Greece, Unforgettable Greece
Greece, Nafplio, Unforgettable Greece

Nafplio Luxury Vacations

Highly popular with Athenians, Nafplio sits along the eastern coast of the Peloponnese Peninsula, a place that many have called one of the most beautiful and romantic in Greece. It offers the ideal escape with just about everything anyone could ever want in a Greek getaway, just a couple of hours from Athens. Enjoy beautiful beaches, lively bars, tasty authentic meals in local tavernas, all sorts of archaeological treasures and other historic delights. The town was said by mythology to be founded by the son of the god Poseidon, Nafplios, with a history tracing back to prehistoric times. The marks of many eras can be seen here, including Roman, Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman. Ancient walls and medieval castles, Ottoman fountains, neoclassical and Venetian buildings, all mesmerize with their magnificent, unique architecture.

Nafplio is wonderful just to wander around, slowing down and enjoy moments like watching the sun go down behind the mountains as it splashes an array of red and orange hues across the bay; relaxing in the main square watching kids play, families enjoying feasts and couples sipping wine. During the day, you won’t want to miss taking a scenic walk around the headland which brings breathtaking views of the mountain and the sea. This is an ideal place to experience life and gorgeous scenery in a small Greek town.

Private Tours to Nafplio

 
 

Things to do in Nafplio

  • Palamidi Fortress, Nafplio

    Palamidi Fortress

    You’ll be able to enjoy the most stunning views around, including the city and Argolic Gulf, by climbing some 900 steps to the top of Palamidi Fortress which stands high on an over 700-foot-tall outcrop of rock. It also offers a fascinating slice of history, built by the Venetians in the 17th century. From 1840 on, for nearly 100 years, the fort was used as a prison. Visitors can walk through history across the well-worn stones, between buildings and massive walls, and even sit in the jail cell that once housed freedom fighter Kolokotronis.

  • Nafplio Archaeological Museum

    Nafplio Archaeological Museum

    This museum sits within a beautiful Venetian building, tracing the development of Argolis, all the way from the times of hunter-gatherers to Mycenaean-era civilizations. It has an excellent collection that provides a good overview of the Mycenaean centers in and around the city, including Lerna and Tiryns. One of its most famous pieces dates all the way back to around 1200 BC, a bronze armor worn by a Mycenaean aristocrat.

  • Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Museum.

    Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Museum

    This award-winning museum was established by a philanthropist and includes a collection of items from the city’s 19th– and early-20th centuries. There are household items and a collection of traditional folk costumes with incredibly intricate embroidery as well as silver adornments. The museum gift shop offers some excellent, high quality local crafts for sale.

  • the-karathona-beach

    The sand and the sea

    You’ll find a number of beautiful beaches for relaxing and swimming, including Blue Flag accredited Karathona. Hidden between two bays behind the rock of Palamidi, it’s an especially photogenic circular cove with soft sands and crystal-clear waters. Arvanitia beach is the city’s main beach located below Palamidi, a 10-minute walk from anywhere in Nafplio. It’s also Blue Flag awarded and sheltered by winds making it popular for swimming, while also offering loungers and umbrellas for rent along with other facilities.

 
 

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