Bourtzi Castle
Bourtzi is a small Venetian fortress on an island in Nafplio's harbor, one of the most photographed castles in Greece. Boat taxis from the waterfront cost a few euros.
Promenade in Nafplio
Arvanitia Promenade
The Arvanitia Promenade is a seaside path carved into the cliff below the Akronafplia fortress, running from the old town to a small swimming beach. Free. The path offers views of Bourtzi Castle, the Argolic Gulf, and the fortress walls above. Budget travelers walk the promenade, swim at the small beach, and get the most atmospheric coastal walk in the Peloponnese.
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Nafplio Old Town
Nafplio is one of the most beautiful small towns in Greece, the first capital of modern Greece, with Venetian and Ottoman architecture, a fortified harbor, and the Palamidi Fortress on the hill above. Free to walk the old town.
Palamidi Fortress
Palamidi Fortress is a Venetian hilltop castle above Nafplio, reached by climbing 999 steps from the old town. Entry is paid at a modest price.
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