Sea kayak Nafplio

· Panoramic view of Nafplio city
· Enjoying sea kayaking across the shore with the view of the impressive medieval castles of Palamidi & Bourtzi.
· Picturesque church for a break or an isolated beach (depending on wind)
· Ideal suggestion for families and for those who want something beautiful & easy

If you are a water sports lover, that is for you!

ACRONAFPLIA
Nafplio’s oldest castle, Acronafplía, rises at the top of the old town. Once, the whole city existed within these walls. Parts of the castle were built already in the Bronze Age, and there are still remnants of these old walls in the western part of the castle. Acronafplia was later extended and amplified by the Romans, Franks, Venetians and Turks. The thick castle walls form a nice backdrop for the city, and in recent years, the castle is being restored. Especially the eastern parts deserve a visit.
  
PALAMIDI
Palamidi is the fortress that dominates the city, in the sense that it almost floats on a steep hill (216 m) over Nafplio. Between 1711 and 1714 the Venetians built the castle (an amazingly short time), and this is in fact the last fortress of importance the Venetians built outside their own country. It’s also considered one of the most impressive. Yet, in 1715, one year after completion, the Turks conquered the castle.
Palamidi is very well preserved, and it’s evocative and beautiful to walk on the worn stones, between the massive walls and buildings. Among other things, you can try sitting in the freedom fighter Kolokotronis’ jail cell, visit the Ag. Andreas Church, and admire the eight bastions within the sturdy castle walls. The huge water tanks contribute to the town’s water supply even today.