4 Stunning Nafplio Beaches Not To Miss In 2023!

Nafplio, a captivating coastal town in Greece, boasts a treasure trove of pristine beaches that will leave you in awe.

You could keep driving all day down the west coast of the Peloponnese region and see beautiful beach after beautiful beach, but Nafplio beaches are arguably the best.

However, like me, you could max out your driving time to about an hour and spend longer on four beautiful beaches near Nafplio (and one in town!). 

This is a relatively undiscovered part of Greece.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the top beaches in Nafplio, highlighting why they are worth visiting, their proximity to Nafplio, how to reach them, and what exciting activities await you.

But first…

Does Nafplio have nice beaches?

After an incredible morning hiking up to the Palamidi Fortress in Nafplio, I jumped in my rental car for a mini-beach road trip.

I had not done any research on Nafplio beaches beforehand, I just wanted to drive and see what I could discover. 

Pristine beauty is what I found. From secluded coves to family-friendly stretches of sand, each beach offers its own unique charm.

Three of the beaches are blue flag beaches – Karathona, Kondyli and Tolo – which is an award given for beaches that have excellence in water quality, cleanliness, and commitment to the environment.

So, if you’re wondering whether Nafplio has nice beaches, the answer is yes; they have the flag to prove it. You don’t have to go to overcrowded Greek Islands to enjoy beautiful beaches in this European country.

You may want to visit all these beaches like I did on a half day road trip, or you might want to choose just one of these to spend a few hours. You have options.

How to Visit Beaches in Nafplio: Get A Car Rental

To visit the beaches near Nafplio, you’ll need your own vehicle. You still can explore two of the beaches mentioned in this post without one.

So, keep reading! The map at the end of the post will have the beaches plotted out with your driving route (as well as other attractions in Nafplio)

I rented a car from Athen’s airport which I used for my Peloponnese trip. You can also rent one from Nafplio. 

I searched and booked my car via DiscoverCars.com and had a positive experience. They are now my preferred rental car booking partner.

I had an issue the other day with my Italy booking (for the summer) and the customer service in helping me fix it was outstanding.