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Nafplio

Town · 🇬🇷 Greece
Population 30,973
Area 381 km²
Time zone Europe/Athens
Official website www.nafplio.gr
Nafplio

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Nafplio's Absolute Essentials

Nafplio serves as a living museum of Greek history, showcasing a blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and neoclassical influences. This selection highlights the city's defensive architecture, from the 18th-century Palamidi Fortress to the ancient Acronauplia and the water-bound Bourtzi Castle. Beyond the fortifications, the list includes the UNESCO-listed Mycenaean citadel of Tiryns, the Archaeological Museum housed in a Venetian mansion, and the pebble shores of Arvanitia Beach.

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Castles and Forts

Nafplio’s landscape is defined by military architecture spanning from the Bronze Age to the 18th century. This collection features the massive Venetian fortress of Palamidi, the Mycenaean citadel of Tiryns with its UNESCO-listed Cyclopean walls, and the sea-bound Bourtzi castle. From the ancient Acropolis of Asini to the medieval layers of Acronauplia, these sites illustrate the region's strategic importance under Greek, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman rule.

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Sacred Greek Orthodox Sites

This collection features significant Greek Orthodox landmarks across the Nafplio region, ranging from historic monasteries to rural chapels. Highlights include the Monastery of Agios Theodosios the New, a prominent 10th-century pilgrimage site, and the Monastery of Karakala, known for its fortress-like architecture. These sites showcase various architectural styles from the Byzantine and post-Byzantine eras, reflecting the deep-seated religious traditions and cultural heritage of the Argolic peninsula.

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Nafplio — Map

Nafplio — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 1°–18°
  • 6° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 2°–20°
  • 6° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 10° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 11°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 32° · extremes 16°–38°
  • 20° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–40°
  • 23° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 35°) · extremes 20°–39°
  • 23° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–35°
  • 20° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 23° · extremes 11°–30°
  • 15° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 18° · extremes 7°–24°
  • 11° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 3°–19°
  • 7° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Greek
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+30
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Tours & Activities

Palamidi
Walk
Acronauplia
Walk
Bourtzi

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