Description of Nafpaktos
The port town of
Nafpaktos charms with elegance and traditional architecture. The
castle towering on the rocky hill offers spectacular views to the sea, the
Corinthian Gulf and the
Peloponnese across the sea and the surrounding area.
Nafpaktos is a destination ideal for any time of the year as it offers a wide range of
hotels and apartments,
restaurants and
taverns. The town became famous for the
Battle of
Lepanto in 1571 between the Ottomans and the Holy League, depicted also in the famous painting.
How to get in Nafpaktos
Nafpaktos is just 3 hours far from Athens and 1 hour from the city of Patras. From Athens, follow the Athens-Patras highway and after crossing the new Rio-Antirio Bridge, head to Nafpaktos.
Useful Phone Numbers in Nafpaktos
Health Center in Nafpaktos: +30 26343 60000
Police in Nafpaktos: +30 26340 27258
Port authorities in Nafpaktos: +30 26340 27909
