Nafplio, welcome to our city We welcome you in our portal which aims at highlighting and presenting one of the most beautiful cities of Greece, Nafplio. The reason for the creation of this portal was the love for the city of Nafplio and the surrounding areas, which together constitute the current Municipality of Nafplio. The natural beauty and rich history of the city were the inspiration for the creation of this junction that the visitor will gain as much as possible about this place, which attracts thousands of tourists throughout the whole period of time. The natural beauty and rich history of the city were the inspiration for the creation of this junction that the visitor will gain as much as possible about this place, which attracts thousands of tourists throughout the whole period of time. Nafplio is the capital of Argolida and is located in the eastern Peloponnese. It is a coastal city with the main port of the eastern Peloponnese. It is characterized by the most picturesque cities. The population stands at 33.260 and the area to 33.6 acres. The location of the city of Nafplio founded Nafplios (Nauplia), which was fortified with cyclopean walls, built by Mycenaean times. The historic center of Nafplio is located on the peninsula of the Argolic gulf, at the northern hill, Akronafplia.
The living proof of the historical evolution of the city of Nafplio is the architecture of buildings highlighting the period depending on their style, from the Byzantine period, the Mycenaean period, the Franks period, the Geometric period, the Venetian period, the Ottoman period and the time of release of the Ottoman empire. Nafplio is a popular tourist destination as it is located just 140 km from Athens. It is well known for Bourtzi, a small fortress built on an island in the harbor of Nafplio from the Venetian era. In the area, close enough, are many important archaeological sites. The economy of Municipality of Nafplio is based partly on tourism since the natural beauty, beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage are a magnet, but also in agriculture because of the favorable climate and fertile soil give great advantage in horticulture but also various varieties of citrus and olive groves. Nafplio has a significant number of hotels of all categories, guesthouses, pansion, hostels and apartments. The beaches of the Municipality of Nafplion is entirely organized offering all amenities and services to bathers. The streets of Nafplion is full of restaurants featuring traditional and foreign cuisine, taverns, fish restaurants, cafe - bars and nightclubs.