Beaches in the Argolida

Beaches close to Nafplio

The Argolida coastline is filled with incredibly beautiful beaches close to Nafplio and its Old Town, each one ideal for a different kind of visitor. Visit beaches with cafés & bars and sunbeds offering a more organised approach to your beach experience or visit less popular beaches chosen for their relaxed and quiet atmosphere. Looking out to the Aegean Sea and being part of the Mediterranean Sea the beaches in the Peloponnese have clean dark blue waters varrying from fine sand to pebble beaches.


Arvanitia Beach


Arvanitia beach in Nafplio is often chosen by locals due to its close proximity to the Old Town of Nafplio. Towering over the beach are the Palamidi Castle and the Acronafplia fortress giving the place a unique atmosphere and aesthetic. The Nafplio beach is covered in pebbles while a modern beach bar-café is there to provide coffees, drinks, sunbeds & umbrellas as well as other amenities.


Karathona Beach


Another popular Nafplio beach is the Karathona beach, a long and sandy beach stretching in the shape of a crescent moon. Karathona is one of the most visited beaches in the Argolida perfect for a familly day at the beach. Café - bars offer sunbeds to laze around in the sun and create an ideal enviroment for youngsters to play and socialize. Karathona also offers water sports and other fun beach activities in Nafplio like water skii, ringo, banana rides etc.


Tolo Beach


Another one of the beaches in the Nafplio area is the Tolo beach, a sandy beach stretching as far as the village itself. The waters in Tolo beach are clear and warm inviting all sorts of visitors, locals and tourists alike. Ideal for family days at the beach or for relaxing and sunbathing with a beautiful view of the Tolo bay islands, Korinisi & Romvi. Sunbeds and other amenities are available at different spots on the beach such as water sports, banana rides, water skiing, scuba diving, pedaloes etc.


Kastraki Beach


The Kastraki beach is situated right under the ruins of an fortified, ancient Mycenaean city, Ancient Asini, and offers an amazing view of the Tolo bay. The beach in Kastraki is a quiet, pebble beach perfect for relaxing in the sun. Being one of the smallest beaches in the Nafplion area it is usually favoured by people that want to have a peaceful atmosphere and a refreshing swim.


Kandia Beach


The beach in Kandia is a long sandy beach mixed with fine pebbles and clear waters often chosen by younger crowds. Kandia beach offers a variety of beach bar-cafés to choose from, which will cater to your needs with sunbeds & umbrellas provided. Kandia is a large beach so some other parts are unorganised, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the beach in a more private way and relaxed way, making it perfect for families too.


Kondyli Beach


Agios Nikolaos beach or also known as Kondyli is a beach close to Nafplio offering all amenities of an organised beach with sunbeds & umbrellas as well as some beach bars catering to your needs. A straight, flat stretch of a beach with sand and some fine, reddish pebbles ideal for couples and families with children as well as younger crowds looking to have fun. While it is a popular choice among locals and tourists, some less visited parts (in the left part of the beach) are often chosen by nudists for a more quiet and secluded experience.


Plaka Beach


The beach in Drepano, called Plaka beach follows the long coastline and creates a wonderful atmospher with white and dark pebbles. While a popular choice among locals the length of the beach allows for a more relaxed atmosphere where there is space for everyone. There are some shops and cafés just above the beach road to provide for your needs.


Iria Beach


Iria beach is located a little further than other beaches in Argolida and like many of the beaches close to Nafplion, it's a long and wide beach with a mixture of sand and fine pebbles. Due to its location and size it makes for an ideal choice for families with children as well as any other visitors looking for a quiet and relaxed beach experience. There is plenty of space for kids to play leaving others adults to relax without having to interact too much.

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