Only two hours away from Athens, Nafplio has been named Greece\u2019s prettiest and most romantic towns. It is set in a breathtaking location, on a small port beneath the towering Palamidi fortress, and is filled with gorgeous narrow streets, elegant Venetian houses, neoclassical mansions, and fabulous museums. It\u2019s also a place where you can wine, dine, drink coffee at your leisure as well as enjoy some shopping while staying at boutique hotels that are modern yet classic.<\/p>\n
Nafplio was for a brief period the first capital of the Hellenic Republic following the Greek Revolution of 1821, up until 1934. This magical town is now a perfect destination for all seasons but it really is an ideal Autumn getaway because unlike many Aegean islands, which usually begin hibernating at the end of October, Nafplio is still buzzing in the cooler months.<\/p>\n
Taverns, restaurants, cafes, bars museums, and archaeological sites are still open in Autumn and Winter, and there is so much to do without even thinking about needing to head to the beach!<\/p>\n
Nafplio is home to an Archaeological Museum housed in a splendid Venetian building on Syntagma Square. The permanent exhibition features statues, jewellery, costumes, sculptures, ceramics and rare artefacts from the Neolithic Period.<\/p>\n
Make sure you also make your way to the Komboloi Museum, which opened in 1998 to showcase the history of Greece\u2019s famous beads.<\/p>\n
Nearby are also the first Greek Parliament, the War Museum, the Municipal Gallery, old Turkish Mosques, Trion Navarhon Square, the Peloponnesian Folk Art Museum, and more.<\/p>\n
Like Paris, this gorgeous town is ideal for walking as you can leisurely stroll and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Old Town, with its array of bougainvillaea-filled streets, hidden squares, and stunning neoclassical mansions.<\/p>\n
Nafplio has many casual taverns that are ideal for those who love indulging in classic Greek dishes and some of our favourite eateries include Kavalaris Corner Mezedopoleoi, Pidalio, Karamalis, To Omorfo Tavernaki and Karnakaris, which all do Greek gastronomy proud.<\/p>\n
And if you walk up and down the old town, you will find so many cafes and bars where you can enjoy fine wine, throw back a beer, or sip on a cocktail of your choice.<\/p>\n
Nafplio\u2019s streets burst with boutique hotels and you can choose among luxurious hotels, stunning mansions, traditional guesthouses, and lovely budget apartments, as this picturesque town really caters to all!
\nBeaches: In the summer, take an invigorating swim on the beaches of Arvanitia, Karathonas, Nea Kios, Miloi and Kiveri. You will also find a nice beach offering all kinds of facilities in Tolo, only 15 min away from the town.<\/p>\n
Short escapes:
\n\u2022 Tiryns (7 km N) is worth visiting for its famous archaeological site, Ancient Tiryns. The first buildings were constructed during the Neolithic Period. The cyclopean walls were built in the 14th and 13th century B.C. and embrace the upper, middle and lower acropolis. The city extends around the acropolis. You can also visit a Mycenaean tholos tomb situated 1km NW.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nea Kios (7 km W) is a very popular town by the sea, situated at the edge of N\u00e1fplio bay. It is worth visiting for the Cultural-Conference Centre (in the central square) and the Laskarideio Folk Art Museum. Enjoy fascinating events during Carnival, summer (\u201cMikrasiatika\u201d and \u201cKiana\u201d) and in September (\u201cThe Papalinas feast\u201d).<\/p>\n
\u2022 Myloi (12 km SW), where the ruins of ancient Lerna stand; it is where Hercules performed his second labour by killing \u201cLernaean Hydra\u201d.<\/p>\n
Accommodation: Choose among luxurious hotels overlooking Bourtzi, fabulous mansions, traditional guesthouses and lovely houses converted into \u201crooms to let\u201d with respect to the local architecture.<\/p>\n
Getting there: Nafplio is approximately 94 kilometres from Athens. You can reach the town either by car or by suburban buses (KTEL) departing regularly from Kifissos bus station.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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