"Medieval town by the coast" Top 5 Page for this destination Nafplio by BorneoGrrl

Nafplio Travel Guide: 230 reviews and 701 photos

Formerly the Capital of Greece

Nafplio is a beautiful seaside town situated in the Argolid prefecture and facing the Argolikos Bay. From Athens, it's a 2-hr drive through beautiful countryside and historical areas. This picturesque town used to be the capital of Greece in 1829 to 1834.

The scenic town is popular with Greeks & foreigners as a honeymoon destination because of its historical aspects & proximity to the blue sea. The highlights of the town are the medieval fortresses high on the hill and the fortified island of Bourtzi. There's plenty of historical landmarks within Nafplio to visit as well, or just relax under the shady umbrella with a drink by the waterfront.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Scenic, easy to walk around and full of history
Cons:No highway to get here
In a nutshell:Relax and romance in Nafplio

Last visit to Nafplio: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Sep 10, 2007
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Church of Aghios Nikolaos Things to Do (17)

The church was dedicated to St Nicholas or Aghios Nikolaos, the patron saint of sailors. Designed in Basilica style, I... more travel advice

Church of Panagia Things to Do (17)

The Panagia Church, dedicated to Presentation of the Virgin Mary, is one of the oldest church in Nafplio built in 15th... more travel advice

Philellinon monument in the middle of the square - Nafplio

Philellinon Square Things to Do (17)

The Philellenon monument in the middle of the square completed in 1903 was dedicated to the French Philhellenes (friends... more travel advice

Statue of Ioannis Kapodistrias - Nafplio

Kapodistrias Square Things to Do (17)

The square was named after Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Governor of modern Greece. In the middle of the square stands... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Epidaurus

Restaurants (3)
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anpe Sep 11, 2007 at 2:52 AM

Great tips and pics from my town!!!hope you had a great time.....and you have right gelato from Marcello are really marvelous!!smiles anna
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janetanne Sep 10, 2007 at 12:22 AM

Very nice tips on one of my favourite places in Greece! I was just there last week. Janet in Athens