Nafplio, Greece
Greece's first capital — a romantic seaside town of Venetian fortresses, neoclassical mansions and marble lanes.
Main attractions
- Palamidi Fortress
- Bourtzi Castle
- Mycenae
- Epidaurus Theatre
- Syntagma Square
Popular beaches & resorts
- Arvanitia
- Karathona
- Tolo
Things to do
- Day trip to Mycenae & Epidaurus
- Climb the 999 steps of Palamidi
Travel tips
- Two hours from Athens Airport by private transfer.
- Old town lanes are pedestrian.
- Epidaurus hosts summer festival performances.
Best time to visit
April–June and September–October.