I Gonia Tou Kavalari

Top choice in Nafplio


Just off Plateia Syntagmatos and nestled into a cosy corner, this delightful spot whips, tosses and fries up some of the best mezedhes (tapas-style dishes) around. You can watch the chef at work in the open kitchen, though our guess is you'll be too busy munching on everything from spetsofaï (sausage) to apaki (fried pork). Excellent vegetarian options too. Traditional products but contemporary creations.


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1. Archaeological Museum

0.06 MILES

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2. Komboloi Museum

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3. Church of Agios Spyridon

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4. War Museum

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6. Town Hall

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Nafplio's Town Hall since the 1990s, this neoclassical building was constructed in the mid-19th century to house a middle school, one of the first in…

7. Akronafplia Fortress

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Rising above the old part of town, the Akronafplia fortress is the oldest of Nafplio’s three castles. The lower sections of the walls date back to the…

8. Arvanitia Beach

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