Nafplio may be a new name on the destination map to us, but the truth is the town has slowly been building up a fanbase among the Euro-glitterati for some time.

Nafplio, known as the first capitol of Greece, is an easy two-hour drive from Athens and offers everything from beaches and shopping to ancient sites and wine tasting. The architecture of Nafplio ...

Nafplio is one of Greece’s most pleasing mainland towns, with a harmonious historic centre of elegant streets and squares. It is also the base for cruise passengers wishing to explore two of ...

Nafplio, Greece is only about a two-hour drive from Athens, but the contrast is staggering. Nafplio replaces the sensory overload of Athens with peaceful bougainvilla festooned pedestrian walkways ...

Nafplio has many places to stay including hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostels and holiday lets. Tourists can get to the city by flying to Athens and then taking a bus, car, train or ferry to Nafplio.

From Athens there are several options to get to Nafplio. Hire a car through Sixt (0844 248 6620; www.sixt.co.uk) or Hertz (0870 844 8844; www.hertz.co.uk) and drive: the journey takes about two hours.

Nafplio in the evening. Credit: iStock Back down at sea level, you'll enjoy ambles along the palm tree-lined waterfront promenade and through the narrow, bougainvillea-bordered streets, browsing ...

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