Travel writer Rick Steves has strong opinions about Greek attractions ... island boasting some of the best food in Greece. Accommodation options in Nafplio range from charming boutique hotels ...

Curiously Nafplio - or Nafplion to the locals - was actually the first capital of modern Greece, following the ... restaurants, attractions and activities, while also bringing you the latest ...

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 ...

For me, Nafplio is such a place. Unlike Greece's most famous seaside towns, it's not on an island, but nestled on the south coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, a two-hour drive from Athens.

Alternatively, take the train (www.seat61.com). There are four trains a day from Athens (Larissa station) to Nafplio via Corinth (the second part of the journey is by narrow-gauge rail); the ...