Nafplio is a coastal city 2 hour drive from Athens and an important touristic destination located in the Peloponnese regarded as the country’s most beautiful city. Founded in antiquity, the city became an important seaport in the Middle Ages during the Frankokratia. Acronauplia is the oldest part of the city.
Until the 13th century, it was a town on its own. The arrival of the Venetians and the Franks transformed it into part of the town fortifications. Other fortifications of the city include the Palamidi and Bourtzi, which is located in the middle of the harbour. Whether Old Town or New Town, Nafplion has a really wide range of cafes, restaurants, shops and beautiful old buildings. A visit to Nafplio is a wonderful all-year-round destination.
