# Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour and Castle

> A town on the Gulf of Corinth with a small Venetian harbour and a fortress climbing the hill above it, known as Lepanto under Venice.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-nafpaktos/

A town on the Gulf of Corinth with a small Venetian harbour and a fortress climbing the hill above it, known as Lepanto under Venice. Reach the castle by steep cobbled streets and enjoy views towards the Rio-Antirrio Bridge.

- **Nearest town:** Nafpaktos, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 38.3919, 21.8288

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Delphi and the Gulf of Corinth: mosaics, oracle and Venetian harbours](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-delphi-corinth-gulf/)

## Nearby

- [Odontotos Rack Railway and Vouraikos Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-kalavryta-railway/) – 39 km
- [Mega Spileo Monastery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-mega-spilaio/) – 45 km
- [Galaxidi](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-galaxidi/) – 48 km
- [Delphi](https://camping-spirit.com/places/delphi/) – 59 km

## FAQs

### Where is Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour and Castle?

Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour and Castle is in Nafpaktos, Greece, at GPS 38.3919, 21.8288. It is about 18 km from Patras.

### Can you camp near Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour and Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rafting, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour and Castle?

Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour and Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Delphi and the Gulf of Corinth: mosaics, oracle and Venetian harbours.

### What is there to see near Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour and Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Odontotos Rack Railway and Vouraikos Gorge (39 km), Mega Spileo Monastery (45 km), Galaxidi (48 km) and Delphi (59 km).

### When is the best time to visit Nafpaktos Venetian Harbour and Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)