Harbor of Nafplio
port · Nafplio · Argolic Gulf
Harbor of Nafplio is a port on the coast of Argolic Gulf.
The nearest town is Nafplio.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
First Greek capital, Palamidi fortress; access to Mycenae.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.6 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (248°–280°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (288°–312°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation: 6 min on foot
- Bourtzi: 17 min by dinghy
- Acronauplia: 17 min on foot
- Nafplio: 27 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min on foot
- Tiryns: 24 min by road
- Nafplio Municipality: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ο Κήπος) 160 m away
- Supermarket (Σκλαβενίτης) 460 m away
- Bus (ΠΡΟΣ Άργος/Νέα Κίος/Μυκήνες/Τρίπολη) 510 m away
- Parking 330 m away
- Fuel by truck
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Neraki Beach, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kiveri Beach, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kiveri Beach, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Karathona Bay, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Neraki Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Karathona Bay cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Kiveri Beach cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Kiveri port · 2.8 NM by sea
- Anavalos cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Viles cove · 4.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Argolic Gulf by wind
More places – Nafplio
- Karathona Bay cove
- Psili Ammos beach cove
Questions
Is Harbor of Nafplio sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Neraki Beach, 1.6 NM by sea.
Is Harbor of Nafplio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Harbor of Nafplio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Harbor of Nafplio?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.