Nafplion Walking Tour

Visit Nafplion a picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Nafplion was the first capital of Greece in modern times ,1829. It is the capital of the prefecture of Argolis and the province of Nafplion. Nafplio is situated on the Argolis Gulf in the northeast Peloponnese. Know for its mild climate all year round.

 

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make  Nafplion such a fascinating city. You'll be taken to see the centre of the city.

Nafplion is the perfect place for a walking tour. A good place to start the walk is by climbing up to the castle of Palamidi, which was the last major construction of the Venetian empire overseas. It overlooks the old town and the whole of Nafplion from both sides. There are 857 stairs from the base of the fortress to the top. If you have the courage to walk up them it is well worth the effort as the views are beautiful. In addition the castle is also the location of the prison of Kolokotronis. One of the bastions, was used as the prison cell of Theodoros Kolokotronis, a hero of the Greek Revolution.

Going back down to Nafplion (by car if you are tired from the climb up) we will visit the old town built on a peninsula jutting into the gulf; this peninsula forms a naturally protected bay. The first of the fortifications, on the Akronafplia, was built by the Byzantines. You can stroll through the old town with its myriad of streets (without cars) and old buildings. Nafplio has the reputation of being one of the most beautiful towns in Greece. Here you can shop and have lunch at one of the traditional taverns which are in abundance.Visit the church where the first Prime Minister of Greece, Kapodistrias was assassinated.

Nafplion is a port town so a stroll along the seafront is a must. The seafront is lined with cafeterias where you can watch sea traffic pass by. From here we can take a small boat to visit the castle of Bourtzi  which is located in the middle of the harbor of Nafplion. The Venetians completed its fortification in 1473 to protect the city from pirates and invaders from the sea.

There are two beaches on the other side of the peninsula where you can have a swim if desired.  All the information & photos on this website is updated continuously. I myself visit all sites at least once the month.
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