This intimate little town was a welcome stop on our journey. Going ashore by tender is an added treat, and the proximity of restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the waterfront makes post excursion stops for food and drink easy and pleasant. ...
The port is Nafplio, which is 85 miles southwest of Athens. Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834.
According to mythology, the town was founded by Nafplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus (Danaida) Anymone. The town’s history traces back to the prehistoric era when soldiers from here participated in the Trojan War. The town ...
We took the tour to the UNESCO archaeological sites, but I think we would have enjoyed walking around the town at the port better. There was a fortress and several museums that looked interesting. The architecture in the town is as good as the UNESCO sites. ...
My favorite port. I like the wineries and quaint village feel at the port itself; with the flowers blooming everywhere. If it weren't so hot out, I would imagine that there would be musicians out playing in the shadows of the old military fortifications. I could have shopped here and really enjoyed myself but my husband was with me, ha! ...
Not our favorite port, but we did climb to the fortress of Palamidi. It was nice that Le Lyrial docked at the port, making it super easy to come and go as we pleased. ...
Very pleasant unexpected surprise. We did the Corinth and Canal excursion but kind of wish we had just gone to Nafplion and spent more time. Had a wonderful lunch, didn’t have time to hike up to the fortress, but wish we did because it would hav been beautiful. The town was probably one of the prettiest we saw all week. ...
