Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour
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A historic seaside town across the bridge, with a small Venetian harbor enclosed by walls and a hilltop castle. It is the site of the Battle of Lepanto.
Nafpaktos is the historic Lepanto. The naval Battle of Lepanto took place in nearby waters in 1571, and Cervantes was wounded here. A statue of him stands by the harbor. The round small harbor is enclosed by Venetian-era walls and two towers, and its edges are lined with cafés and fish restaurants. The walls climb the hillside to a castle on the summit, where you can look over the bay and the Rio–Antirrio Bridge. It is about 20 km from Patras, roughly 25 minutes by car across the bridge, and is a popular choice for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day; castle open during the daytime
Nearby sights
- Castle of Antirrio
- Rio–Antirrio Bridge
- Rio Castle
- Archaeological Museum of Patras
- Roman Aqueduct of Patras
- Patras Castle
- Agios Nikolaos Stairs
- King George I Square & Apollon Theatre