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Nafplio

Nafplio is a stunning port town in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Located in the Argolic Gulf, Nafplio is a popular destination for tourists due to its beautiful beaches, stunning architecture and rich history. The town was founded in the 12th century and is one of the oldest towns in Greece.

Nafplio is situated on the Argolic Peninsula, just a few kilometers from the Aegean Sea. The town is surrounded by mountains and has a picturesque harbor. It is a popular destination for tourists due to its close proximity to the ancient sites of Epidaurus and Mycenae.

Nafplio has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It was originally a part of the Mycenaean civilization, and later became a prominent port city during the Venetian occupation. During this time, the town was fortified with walls and towers, and became a major trading center.

In the 19th century, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly formed Greek state. During this time, the town was a center of culture and the arts, and was home to many prominent figures in Greek history, including the poet Lord Byron and the philosopher Aristotle.

Today, Nafplio is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its unique architecture, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife. The town is also home to many historical sites, including the Venetian Castle and the Palamidi Fortress. Visitors to Nafplio can explore the town’s many museums, galleries, and cafes, or take a boat trip to nearby islands.

Excursion tips for a day in Nafplio

Nafplio is a beautiful seaside city in Greece full of exciting activities to explore. Here are some great ideas for a day in Nafplio:

1. Visit the Palamidi Fortress, a Venetian fortress built in 1711 with 857 steps to the top for breathtaking views of the city and the Argolic Gulf.

2. Explore the old town of Nafplio and its winding streets, lined with traditional Greek architecture, shops, and restaurants.

3. Take a boat tour around the Argolic Gulf and admire the views of the city from the water.

4. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Nafplio, which houses artifacts from the Mycenaean era, as well as ancient Greek sculptures and pottery.

5. Take a stroll along the beautiful seafront promenade, lined with cafes, restaurants, and bars.

6. Visit the Church of Agios Spyridon, a beautiful Greek Orthodox church with a stunning interior and a bell tower.

7. Visit the War Museum of Nafplio, which showcases artifacts from the Greek War of Independence.

8. Spend the day at Arvanitia beach, a stunning beach with crystal clear waters and a great place for swimming and sunbathing.

9. Visit the Syntagma Square, the main square of Nafplio, and admire the beautiful architecture and monuments.

10. Spend the day exploring the nearby town of Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient Greek theater.

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The climate in Nafplio

Nafplio in Greece has a Mediterranean climate, characterised by mild winters and hot, dry summers. In winter, temperatures range from 10-15°C and there is occasional rain. In spring, temperatures rise to around 22°C and there is more frequent rainfall. Summer temperatures reach up to 30°C with little rainfall. Finally, in autumn temperatures drop to around 15°C and rainfall increases. Overall, Nafplio experiences mild winters and hot, dry summers with occasional rain throughout the year.

Cruise weather for Nafplio

Our weather forecast for Nafplio helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Feb. 17th 2026 Feb. 17th 2026 max: 16.0 °C
min: 11.4 °C
21.6 m/s
36.4 m/s
92.8 %
22.8 m
60.4 %
1,000 hPa
07:15:59
18:09:59
Feb. 18th 2026 Feb. 18th 2026 max: 17.3 °C
min: 4.8 °C
10.8 m/s
20.2 m/s
0.0 %
24.1 m
66.1 %
1,013 hPa
07:14:46
18:11:03
Feb. 19th 2026 Feb. 19th 2026 max: 17.0 °C
min: 5 °C
11.2 m/s
18.7 m/s
7.7 %
24.1 m
71.5 %
1,020 hPa
07:13:32
18:12:06
Feb. 20th 2026 Feb. 20th 2026 max: 17.7 °C
min: 9.6 °C
19.4 m/s
35.6 m/s
28.8 %
24.1 m
62.6 %
1,014 hPa
07:12:17
18:13:09
Feb. 21st 2026 Feb. 21st 2026 max: 15.8 °C
min: 9.2 °C
16.6 m/s
37.1 m/s
74.6 %
23.1 m
67.6 %
1,019 hPa
07:11:01
18:14:11
Feb. 22nd 2026 Feb. 22nd 2026 max: 10.9 °C
min: 6.4 °C
22.0 m/s
39.2 m/s
48.9 %
23.9 m
70.1 %
1,026 hPa
07:09:44
18:15:14
Feb. 23rd 2026 Feb. 23rd 2026 max: 13.3 °C
min: 5.7 °C
9.4 m/s
10.8 m/s
0.0 %
24.1 m
64.2 %
1,022 hPa
07:08:26
18:16:16
Feb. 24th 2026 Feb. 24th 2026 max: 14.6 °C
min: 7.6 °C
8.3 m/s
9.4 m/s
7.3 %
24.1 m
61.4 %
1,020 hPa
07:07:07
18:17:17
Feb. 25th 2026 Feb. 25th 2026 max: 15.6 °C
min: 8.9 °C
9.4 m/s
9.7 m/s
8.5 %
24.1 m
65.1 %
1,023 hPa
07:05:47
18:18:19
Feb. 26th 2026 Feb. 26th 2026 max: 16.6 °C
min: 9.1 °C
10.8 m/s
19.8 m/s
14.8 %
24.1 m
68.6 %
1,015 hPa
07:04:26
18:19:20
Feb. 27th 2026 Feb. 27th 2026 max: 17.6 °C
min: 10.2 °C
21.6 m/s
42.8 m/s
91.9 %
20.7 m
72.6 %
1,003 hPa
07:03:05
18:20:20
Feb. 28th 2026 Feb. 28th 2026 max: 13.7 °C
min: 8.1 °C
15.5 m/s
24.2 m/s
75.4 %
19.1 m
74.6 %
1,003 hPa
07:01:43
18:21:21
Mar. 1st 2026 Mar. 1st 2026 max: 10.5 °C
min: 5.2 °C
13.0 m/s
15.1 m/s
92.3 %
15.4 m
82.1 %
1,012 hPa
07:00:20
18:22:21

Cruises to Nafplio

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Scheduled ship calls in Nafplio, Greece
Date Ship Passaengers (min - max) Arrival Departure Details
Feb. 17th 2026 Tuesday, 17th of Feb. 2026 Celebrity Infinity 2170 - 2604 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Feb. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Feb. 2026 Celebrity Infinity 2170 - 2604 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Mar. 2026 Celebrity Infinity 2170 - 2604 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 21st 2026 Saturday, 21st of Mar. 2026 Celebrity Infinity 2170 - 2604 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 31st 2026 Tuesday, 31st of Mar. 2026 Celebrity Infinity 2170 - 2604 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 10th 2026 Friday, 10th of Apr. 2026 Silver Muse 576 - 691 08:00 am 06:30 pm
Apr. 13th 2026 Monday, 13th of Apr. 2026 Emerald Kaia 128 12:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 20th 2026 Monday, 20th of Apr. 2026 MS Europa 408 07:00 am 06:00 pm
May 7th 2026 Thursday, 7th of May 2026 Mein Schiff 5 2534 - 2700 07:00 am 04:30 pm
Jun. 8th 2026 Monday, 8th of Jun. 2026 LE BOUGAINVILLE 184 - 264 07:30 am 07:00 pm
Jun. 11th 2026 Thursday, 11th of Jun. 2026 Mein Schiff 5 2534 - 2700 07:00 am 04:30 pm
Jun. 18th 2026 Thursday, 18th of Jun. 2026 Scenic Eclipse II 228 12:00 am 12:00 am
Jun. 20th 2026 Saturday, 20th of Jun. 2026 Seabourn Quest 450 - 540 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 22nd 2026 Monday, 22nd of Jun. 2026 LE BOUGAINVILLE 184 - 264 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 26th 2026 Friday, 26th of Jun. 2026 LE BOREAL 224 - 264 08:00 am 06:30 pm
Jul. 4th 2026 Saturday, 4th of Jul. 2026 Silver Nova 728 08:00 am 06:30 pm
Jul. 5th 2026 Sunday, 5th of Jul. 2026 Sea Cloud II 96 08:00 am 01:30 pm
Jul. 6th 2026 Monday, 6th of Jul. 2026 Silver Nova 728 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 16th 2026 Thursday, 16th of Jul. 2026 Mein Schiff 5 2534 - 2700 07:00 am 04:30 pm
Jul. 18th 2026 Saturday, 18th of Jul. 2026 Seabourn Quest 450 - 540 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 20th 2026 Monday, 20th of Jul. 2026 Silver Nova 728 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 21st 2026 Tuesday, 21st of Jul. 2026 LE BOREAL 224 - 264 07:00 am 09:00 pm
Jul. 22nd 2026 Wednesday, 22nd of Jul. 2026 Sea Cloud II 96 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Jul. 24th 2026 Friday, 24th of Jul. 2026 Azamara Onward 672 - 804 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 29th 2026 Wednesday, 29th of Jul. 2026 Sea Cloud II 96 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Aug. 5th 2026 Wednesday, 5th of Aug. 2026 Sea Cloud II 96 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Aug. 5th 2026 Wednesday, 5th of Aug. 2026 Seven Seas Splendor 754 - 829 08:00 am 07:00 pm
Aug. 10th 2026 Monday, 10th of Aug. 2026 Silver Nova 728 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Aug. 15th 2026 Saturday, 15th of Aug. 2026 Seabourn Quest 450 - 540 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Aug. 20th 2026 Thursday, 20th of Aug. 2026 Mein Schiff 5 2534 - 2700 07:00 am 04:30 pm
Aug. 24th 2026 Monday, 24th of Aug. 2026 Silver Nova 728 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Aug. 29th 2026 Saturday, 29th of Aug. 2026 Seabourn Quest 450 - 540 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Sep. 5th 2026 Saturday, 5th of Sep. 2026 MS Europa 2 516 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 7th 2026 Monday, 7th of Sep. 2026 Silver Nova 728 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 12th 2026 Saturday, 12th of Sep. 2026 Seabourn Quest 450 - 540 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Sep. 24th 2026 Thursday, 24th of Sep. 2026 Mein Schiff 5 2534 - 2700 07:00 am 04:30 pm
Sep. 27th 2026 Sunday, 27th of Sep. 2026 MS Europa 2 516 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Oct. 9th 2026 Friday, 9th of Oct. 2026 LE CHAMPLAIN 184 - 264 07:00 am 11:45 pm
Oct. 10th 2026 Saturday, 10th of Oct. 2026 Seabourn Quest 450 - 540 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Oct. 11th 2026 Sunday, 11th of Oct. 2026 Silver Nova 728 08:00 am 06:30 pm
Oct. 13th 2026 Tuesday, 13th of Oct. 2026 Azamara Quest 722 - 794 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 14th 2026 Wednesday, 14th of Oct. 2026 LE DUMONT DURVILLE 184 - 264 12:00 pm 07:00 pm
Oct. 15th 2026 Thursday, 15th of Oct. 2026 MS Europa 408 01:00 pm 11:00 pm
Oct. 18th 2026 Sunday, 18th of Oct. 2026 Silver Nova 728 08:00 am 06:30 pm
Oct. 23rd 2026 Friday, 23rd of Oct. 2026 LE DUMONT DURVILLE 184 - 264 07:30 am 10:00 pm
Oct. 26th 2026 Monday, 26th of Oct. 2026 Seabourn Quest 450 - 540 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Oct. 30th 2026 Friday, 30th of Oct. 2026 LE CHAMPLAIN 184 - 264 07:00 am 11:00 pm
Nov. 8th 2026 Sunday, 8th of Nov. 2026 Silver Spirit 608 - 648 08:00 am 06:30 pm
Nov. 9th 2026 Monday, 9th of Nov. 2026 LE CHAMPLAIN 184 - 264 07:30 am 09:00 pm
Nov. 18th 2026 Wednesday, 18th of Nov. 2026 EXPLORA II 922 - 1473 09:00 am 07:00 pm

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