skalidis apartments tolo Information about Nafplion, the Argolida and the Peloponnese

Nafplio

Nafplion
Skalidis Apartments in Tolo are just 10 minutes away from Nafplion (or Nafplio, Nauplio, Navplio, Navplion) which was the first capital of Greece after Greece was freed from Turkish rule. The venetian influence is apparent from the architecture of the buildings which line the small narrow street of the old town with original overhanging balconies which take you back in time.

Towering above the town, the Palamidi fortress, famous for its 999 steps to the top, tells some of the story of the strategic role that Nauplia played in Peloponnesian history. Another striking feature of the city lays in the harbour of Nafplion, the Bourtzi castle, which can be visited by one of the local boats. The fortress, built in 1471, has been used as a prison amongst other things and is probably the most photographed castle in Greece.

Nafplio is a colourful, cosmopolitan town, which attracts Greek and foreign tourists and offers an amazing variety of shops, restaurants, tavernas, bars and cafes which can be found along the harbour front and within the town, all offering a high standard of Greek cuisine and local wines, seafood playing a major part on the menu due to the location of Nafplia. History fans will be in their element with several museums to visit, the Archaeological Museum in the main square (Syntagma), the privately owned Folklore Museum, the War/Military  Museum, Art Gallery, Worry Bead Museum and Ouzo museum.

A small train offers rides to visitors through Nafplion, and the backstreets where you will see areas you may normally miss, such as the Lion carved in the rock side which was dedicated to all the soldiers who gave their lives during the War of Independence and also a hop-on/hop-off bus. Nafplio, has so much to offer, you will return more than once during your holiday for sure.