{"id":2203,"date":"2019-10-10T14:38:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T14:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/nafplio-an-ancient-city-nestled-in-the-peloponnese\/"},"modified":"2024-07-16T12:58:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T12:58:43","slug":"nauplie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/en\/nauplie\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coastal Town of Nafplio In The Peloponnese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Nestled at the bottom of the Argolic Gulf, Nafplio is a true historical and colorful gem: a must-visit stop for anyone touring the Peloponnese!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Hot Tips<\/strong> \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca4 Accommodations:<\/strong><\/strong> Top hotels in the Peloponnese<\/a> & in Athens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude97 Car Rental:<\/strong> compare the deals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfdb Plan Your Stay:<\/strong> The Complete Guide to the Peloponnese<\/a> and The Complete Guide to Athens <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nafplio in a few\nnutshell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the centuries, the city passed through the hands of the Byzantines, the Franks, the Venetians, and then the Ottomans before becoming the first capital of Greece in 1829. Even today, an exotic atmosphere lingers over the labyrinthine alleys and the small port of the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its spectacular citadels,\nits charming city centre and its picturesque little harbour,\nNafplio truly is a delight! Unsurprisingly, it is one\nof the most visited tourist cities in Peloponnese. An endless succession of shops, restaurants\nand bars are now lined up along its ancient streets. A few\nmiles away from the city, the coastline is punctuated by sandy beaches and enchanting coves,\nideal for swimming, sunbathing and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, Nafplio is a favorite of Captain Ulysses’ and a must-see for anyone traveling through Peloponnese! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting to Nafplio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perched on the coast\nin the Argolic Gulf, Nafplio is located in the west\nof Peloponnese, some 87 miles from Athens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several options\nare available to get to Nafplio from Athens: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude8c The bus:<\/strong> KTEL Argolida buses depart from Athens to Nafplio. Prices range from 12 to 18 \u20ac per person, for a 2 hour drive or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude97 By car: <\/strong> Nafplio is easily accessible from Athens, approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes away. The journey includes tolls. If you’re looking to rent a car in Greece, Captain Ulysses highly recommends the company Rentalcars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude90 Organized tours:<\/strong> Several travel agencies offer organized tours to explore Nafplio and the Peloponnese. The length of these excursions varies from 1 to 4 days, depending on how much of Peloponnese you want to see. Captain Ulysses recommends two day-trips in particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n