Kalamaki
O Voulis
Our first choice for an authentic family taverna, known locally for charcoal-grilled meats and a relaxed country setting.
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This guide keeps the best of the area close at hand. Each place has been selected for its character, location or practical value. Tap any card to open the exact destination in Google Maps.
Eat well
Food we recommend
Local cooking, charcoal-grilled meat, seafood by the water and a few carefully chosen tables worth the drive.
Kiveri
O Paradeisos tou Teli
A friendly local meze spot for Greek plates, seafood, grilled dishes and an unhurried meal close to the sea.
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Kanaris
A classic fish taverna in Kiveri for seafood and a simple meal by the Argolic Gulf.
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Pournari
Traditional Greek flavours in a welcoming village setting, a good choice for a relaxed local dinner.
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Groceries & bakeries
Nearby choices for bread, breakfast pastries, water, fresh produce and a full grocery shop.
Kiveri
Lymperis Bakery
The convenient local stop for fresh bread, pastries and something sweet for breakfast.
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Local Supermarket
A close, practical choice for everyday groceries without driving into the larger towns.
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Sklavenitis
A larger supermarket for a complete shop, with a broad range of groceries and household essentials.
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Sklavenitis
A dependable full-size supermarket, useful when combining shopping with a visit to Nafplio.
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AB Vassilopoulos
A convenient full-size supermarket for groceries, fresh produce and everyday essentials.
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Beaches
From the nearby shores of Kiveri and Myloi to long, open beaches around Nafplio.
Kiveri
Kiveri Beach
The nearest easy swim: clear water, a pebbled shore and cafés within the village.
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Myloi Beach
A relaxed local beach on the western side of the Argolic Gulf, easy to pair with lunch nearby.
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Arvanitia Beach
A small urban beach beneath Akronafplia, ideal for a swim before or after exploring the Old Town.
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Karathona Beach
A broad bay with a long shore and room to spend an easy summer day near Nafplio.
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Tolo Beach
A lively, organised sandy beach with cafés and restaurants, well suited to families.
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Xiropigado Beach
A peaceful pebbled beach with clear water, set along the small seaside village of Xiropigado.
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Paralio Astros Beach
A long, easy-access beach beside the coastal town, with cafés and tavernas close to the waterfront.
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See & do
The essential landscapes and monuments of Argolis — ancient citadels, Venetian fortresses and living towns.
Nafplio
Nafplio Old Town
Begin at Syntagma Square, then wander the neoclassical lanes, waterfront and the Arvanitia promenade.
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Palamidi Fortress
The defining viewpoint above Nafplio, with fortifications and wide views over the Argolic Gulf.
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Ancient Mycenae
Walk through the Lion Gate into one of the defining centres of Bronze Age Greece.
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Ancient Theatre
A remarkably preserved classical theatre, celebrated for its setting, proportions and acoustics.
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Ancient Theatre of Argos
A monumental theatre cut into the hillside, close to the ancient Agora and Larissa Castle.
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Kefalari Springs
A green waterside stop beneath the church of Zoodochos Pigi, ideal for a gentle local outing.
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Day trips
Longer journeys through wine country, mountain Arcadia and the great historic landscapes of the Peloponnese.
Wine country
Nemea
Combine the archaeological site of Ancient Nemea with a pre-booked tasting among one of Greece’s most important wine regions.
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Dimitsana · Stemnitsa
Stone villages, dramatic gorges and mountain scenery. Make Dimitsana the centre of a slow, full-day circuit.
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Mystras
A hillside city of churches, palaces and paths above Sparta. Wear comfortable shoes and allow several hours.
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Monemvasia
A longer but memorable journey to the medieval stone town set on its sea-bound rock.
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Ancient Olympia
Walk through the birthplace of the Olympic Games, with its ancient stadium, sanctuary of Zeus and archaeological museum.
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