Nafplio Greece
Country: Greece · Region: Greek Isles
Nafplio is a charming historic port town in Peloponnese with Venetian and Ottoman architecture, serving as Greece's first capital. It offers a compact walkable old town, nearby ancient sites, and beautiful beaches ideal for a day excursion.
Top sights
Palamidi fortress, Bourtzi castle, Archaeological Museum, Tiryns Mycenaean palace, St Spyridon church, Syntagma Square
Things to do
- Palamidi Fortress
- Venetian fortress built around 1686 and completed in 1714, accessible by 857 stairsteps or by car, offering unique views of Nafplio and the Argolic gulf.
- Archaeological Museum
- Located on Syntagma Square in a 1714 Venetian building, featuring a 13th-century BC Mycenaean bronze armor suit and multimedia exhibits on ancient Greece.
- Bourtzi Castle
- Venetian fortress built around 1400 on a rock-island at the port entrance, accessible by small boat in 5 minutes for €4 round-trip.
- Tiryns Mycenaean Palace
- Well-preserved walled Mycenaean palace about 4 km from town, reachable by walking or cycling along the old railway station tracks.
Beaches
- Karathona Beach
- Quiet sandy blue-flagged beach just south of Palamede castle hill where locals swim and relax.
- Arvanithia Beach
- Beach 10 minutes' walk south of town, connected to Karathona via a scenic one-hour coastal walking path.
Where to eat
- Zorbas the Greek
- Family-run taverna with friendly staff serving salad, drinks, and mains for approximately €27 for two persons.
- Nafplios (Karamalis)
- Casual restaurant at the port near the start of the old town, known as a local favorite.
Forecast for Nafplio
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Weather in Nafplio by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 41°F | 2.0 in | 7 |
| February | 60°F | 43°F | 1.6 in | 6 |
| March | 63°F | 46°F | 1.8 in | 8 |
| April | 71°F | 51°F | 1.1 in | 4 |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 1.1 in | 5 |
| June | 89°F | 68°F | 1.0 in | 5 |
| July | 95°F | 74°F | 0.3 in | 2 |
| August | 94°F | 74°F | 0.4 in | 2 |
| September | 86°F | 67°F | 1.8 in | 4 |
| October | 76°F | 59°F | 1.2 in | 4 |
| November | 67°F | 52°F | 1.6 in | 6 |
| December | 60°F | 45°F | 2.3 in | 8 |
Getting around
All major sights in the old town are within walking distance (less than 15 minutes end-to-end), or you can take the free municipal bicycles from Town Hall.
What to eat
Try traditional Greek bakeries like Alevri+Zahari for pastries and local ice cream, or dine at budget-friendly tavernas like Zorbas the Greek near the port.
Tips
Park at the free port parking area and explore the old town on foot; visit Palamidi fortress at night for scenic views of the town and Argolic Gulf under moonlight.
Best for
History, castles, beaches, walking
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