Nafplio, Greece

Nafplio

Neoclassical streets and a sea fortress below a hilltop castle.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Nafplio

Day 1

  1. MorningClimb the 999 steps to the Palamidi fortress early, before the heat.
  2. AfternoonTake the small boat to the Bourtzi island fortress, then walk the Arvanitia seaside promenade.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town's bougainvillea-covered lanes.

Day 2

Visit Mycenae and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus.

What to eat

Mezedes and a red wine from nearby Nemea.

Local tips

Make the most of Nafplio

Beat the crowds

Calm on weekdays. Busy at weekends with visitors from Athens.

Best photo spot

The Bourtzi fortress in the harbour at sunset, and the view from the Palamidi fortress.

Getting there

Buses from Athens take about 2.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The ancient theatre of Epidaurus and Mycenae, both about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

The hundreds of steps up to Palamidi are best climbed early in the morning. The waterfront path around the headland is lovely at any time.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Nafplio

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Plan your visit

Getting to Nafplio

Getting there

  • Kalamata Airport (KLX)90 km away
  • Athens Airport (ATH)110 km away
  • Athens95 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGreece

Questions

Nafplio: good to know

Is Nafplio worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. Neoclassical streets and a sea fortress below a hilltop castle.

How many days do you need in Nafplio?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Nafplio?

You can visit all year. Calm on weekdays. Busy at weekends with visitors from Athens.

How do you get to Nafplio?

The nearest airport is Kalamata Airport (KLX), about 90 km away. Buses from Athens take about 2.5 hours.

What is there to see near Nafplio?

Nearby hidden places include Athens (94 km), Monemvasia (100 km) and Delphi (105 km).

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