Enchanting Christmas in Nafplio

The city transforms into a fairytale scene, with central squares, grand pedestrian streets, parks, and shops illuminated and charmingly decorated, inviting visitors into a magical world. Festive events in every corner of the city invite both young and old to participate, while amusement parks echo with joyful children's voices. Psalms resonate through the streets from the churches and divine Liturgies mark the contrition, highlighting the meaning of the holy days.

Nafplio, a festive city from early December to Christmas and New Year's, until the blessing of the waters on January 6th and Saint John's, is ideal for a romantic getaway for two, an entertaining excursion with friends, as also a unique opportunity for nice and warm family holidays...

Here's what you will do, when you come to Nafplio for Christmas holidays:

You will enjoy hospitable accommodation in one of the city's unique lodgings, whether it's an ultra-luxurious hotel, a romantic guesthouse, an ultra-chic suite or a beautiful room overlooking the rooftops of the city, Palamidi castle and Bourtzi fortress.

You will take endless strolls through the narrow streets, ascending to Psaromachala and Akronafplia, and your soul will be filled with images of tranquility and serenity.

You will leisurely sit in one of the city's cafes and enjoy a freshly squeezed orange juice or your fine coffee, accompanied by fluffy doughnuts (fritters, "loukoumades" in Greek) and traditional flavors, such as "melomakarona", "kourabie" sweets and "diples".

You will savor local specialties and festive menus at restaurants (see the 3Sixty - Gala Menus, Christmas & New Year 2024) and picturesque taverns, while you can experience unforgettable New Year's Eve celebrations both in the dining hall of your hotel (ex. Liberty View - Gala Menus, Christmas & New Year 2024) as in distinguished restaurants known for their quality. See below the exquisite choices, that we totally recommend...

It is considered a must for you to be photographed in the evening next to the Christmas tree in Syntagma Square or under the colorful lights of Amalias Avenue.

You will take your your children to play with the elves in Santa's Park, have fun at the amusement park, and perhaps watch a nice theatrical performance or movie. Nafplio is filled with festive events for children, with participation in local customs and unique narrations of myths and fairytales, that are worth experiencing for both young and old alike.

You will listen to the most beautiful carols of your life performed by the Philharmonic Orchestra with wind instruments, as well as the school choirs, and you will rejoice in the Byzantine hymns at the conservatory concerts.

You will feel the solemnity of the days in the doxology at the Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios (St. George), as well as in all the major churches of the city and the picturesque chapels.

You will take a stroll through the decorated shops and buy gifts for yourself, your family and the celebrating friends and relatives, choosing from a wide variety of presents of unique character, reminders of Nafplio or not... From the most elegant jewelry at Anna Douka, the unique creations on the loom, which you will see at Agnithes, to artworks with liquid glass and the theme of beloved seas, at Marianna Skartsari Art Gallery - all completely original, handmade and unique, for unique people!...

For nightlife enthusiasts, bars organize festive events & parties, featuring dance, drinks and lively spirits.

Quiet and affecting, intense and fun, whether with your better half, with friends or with your children, no matter how you choose to come to Nafplio during this bright period, during Christmas, the only sure thing is, that you will have unique and unforgettable Christmas holidays!