Venetian fortresses, marble lanes and a sea-castle in the bay, in a handsome harbour town that was once the capital of Greece. Here's what Nafplio is like, when to go and how long to stay.
Athens airport is about two hours' drive away, so most people hire a car or take a transfer. The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.
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May, June, September and October are the best months, warm enough for the beach with comfortable days for ancient sites. July and August are hot, often 33°C, and busy with Greek weekenders, so see the sites early. Winter is mild and quiet, and Nafplio stays lively all year as a weekend escape from Athens.
A huge Venetian fortress on the hill above town. Climb the famous stone staircase or drive up, then walk the walls for views over the bay.
The little castle on an island in the harbour, the town's postcard view. Boats sometimes run out to it in summer.
Marble-paved lanes, neoclassical mansions, bougainvillea and Syntagma Square, the setting for Greece's first parliament.
A seaside path round the headland below Akronafplia, with swimming spots on the rocks and Arvanitia beach.
The best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece, famous for its acoustics, about 30 minutes' drive away. Summer festival plays are still held there.
The hilltop citadel of Agamemnon, with the Lion Gate and royal tombs, about half an hour from town.
A long, sandy, shallow beach a short drive or walk from town.
Fly to Athens, which has plenty of UK flights all year, then drive or take the bus, about two hours. Kalamata is another option in summer.
Yes. It's one of Greece's prettiest towns, with fortresses, good food and swimming, and some of the most famous ancient sites close by.
Two or three days covers the town and the fortress. Allow four to seven to add Epidaurus, Mycenae and beach days.
Yes. Arvanitia is right by the old town, and the longer, sandy Karathona beach is just beyond it.
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