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Náfplio

Peloponnese, Greece · Europe

About Náfplio

Náfplio is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Néa Tírins, 1km from Palamidi Fortress.

Náfplio is a town located in Peloponnese, Greece. With a population of 14,582, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Náfplio sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Náfplio to your route.

About Náfplio

Nafplio or Nauplio (Greek: Ναύπλιο, romanized: Náfplio) is a coastal city located in the Peloponnese in Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Argolis and an important tourist destination. Founded in antiquity, the city became an important seaport in the Middle Ages during the Frankokratia as part of the

Read more lordship of Argos and Nauplia, held initially by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire. It later served as the first official capital of the modern Greek state, from 1827 to 1834.

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Náfplio offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Náfplio located?

Náfplio is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.5686 latitude, 22.8069 longitude.

What is the population of Náfplio?

Náfplio has a population of approximately 14,582 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
14,582
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Peloponnese
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
37.5686, 22.8069

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Náfplio

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Palamidi Fortress

A massive Venetian hilltop fortress above Nafplio reached by climbing 999 stone steps, offering sweeping views of the Argolic Gulf.

1 km · about 5 min drive

ancient ruins

Mycenae

The legendary citadel of King Agamemnon and center of the Mycenaean civilization, famous for its Lion Gate, beehive tombs, and massive Cyclopean walls.

19 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Epidaurus

An ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god of medicine Asclepius, renowned for its remarkably well-preserved theater with extraordinary acoustics that still hosts performances today.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Acrocorinth

A monolithic rock fortress rising 575 meters above ancient Corinth, one of the most impressive medieval fortifications in Greece.

36 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Ancient Corinth

The ruins of one of ancient Greece's wealthiest cities, dominated by the imposing columns of the 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Corinth Canal

A narrow artificial waterway cut through solid rock connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, with vertical walls 90 meters high.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Náfplio

  • 70 kmLangada PassLegendary mountain road between Sparta and Kalamata, carving through the Langada Gorge over the Taygetus range: hairpins, sheer drops and some of the finest driving scenery in the Peloponnese.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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