Nafplio is a seaport town and one of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece. Nafplio consisted the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834. The most photographed spot of Nafplio –and its point of reference as well– is Bourtzi, the Venetian small fortress standing on the rocky islet of Agioi Theodoroi. In the summer you can reach the fortress by boat departing regularly from the port.

A relaxing stroll in the narrow cobblestone alleys of Nafplio will reveal to its guests many unique sights such as the medieval Old Town the neoclassical well preserved mansions with the Bougainvillea trees adorning their yards and balconies and the Turkish fountains. In the very heart of the city stands the Italianate Syntagma Square where guests can admire important historic buildings and monuments.

Next comes the Palamidi Castle, which proudly stands 216 m above sea level. In order to reach it guests have to climb all of its 999 steps carved into the rock, but the view from above is totally rewarding. Akronafplia is the historic rock at the foot of Palamidi hill, also known by its Turkish name “Its Kale” (meaning inner castle). Inhabited since prehistoric times, the peninsula consists of three levels, among which stand three independent castles, the oldest being the western one. Nafplio is an all-year-round destination and can be beautifully combined with an Athens stay and visits to Corinth, Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia.