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Akronafplia and Arvanitia
The oldest fortress on the rocky peninsula above the old town, and the seafront path around its foot.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Arvanitia, 211 00 NafplioDirections
- Getting There
- From the end of the harbor or the old town.
Why Go
Akronafplia's walls go back to ancient times, rebuilt by Byzantines, Franks, Venetians and Ottomans. Below it, the Arvanitia promenade follows the cliffs around the peninsula to a small pebble beach, a favorite walk at sunset.
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