Guidebook for Platanitis
Sightseeing
Nice 13th century byzantine-venetian castle. The walls are in relativly good condition. There are some buildings and a church restored (but were locked on our visit). The view is great and its a great walk. (2€ ticket)
25 locals recommend
Castle of Nafpaktos
Nice 13th century byzantine-venetian castle. The walls are in relativly good condition. There are some buildings and a church restored (but were locked on our visit). The view is great and its a great walk. (2€ ticket)
This is one of the most traditional stone built villages in the area.
There are nice taverns to eat around in the area
Platanos
This is one of the most traditional stone built villages in the area.
There are nice taverns to eat around in the area
Ano Chora
Another very traditional Village!
Essentials
My market
Food Scene
A twist of gourmet hits Nafpaktos' eateries at this pleasant spot, the name of which translates as 'good wine'. Don't expect any plate smashing here – it's not traditional. Instead, it's a Mediterranean-Greek fusion – pastas and risotti – plus traditional dishes with a twist, such as haloumi torta. Great salads, too. A lovely setting, though not by the sea.
Prices mains €6.50-9.50
Opening hours noon-midnight, 6pm-1am summer
Sismani
SismaniA twist of gourmet hits Nafpaktos' eateries at this pleasant spot, the name of which translates as 'good wine'. Don't expect any plate smashing here – it's not traditional. Instead, it's a Mediterranean-Greek fusion – pastas and risotti – plus traditional dishes with a twist, such as haloumi torta. Great salads, too. A lovely setting, though not by the sea.
Prices mains €6.50-9.50
Opening hours noon-midnight, 6pm-1am summer
This place has one of the best views of the Venetian port.
The food is Greek/Mediterranean.
https://el-gr.facebook.com/KouzinaMariaLoiNafpaktos
Tel: +3026340 38411
Κouzina
This place has one of the best views of the Venetian port.
The food is Greek/Mediterranean.
https://el-gr.facebook.com/KouzinaMariaLoiNafpaktos
Tel: +3026340 38411
Thomopoulos Psistaria
One of the best traditional Greek taverns.
For meat lovers!!!
Must try the pies.
tel+302634021000
Θωμωπουλος Ψησταρια
Thomopoulos Psistaria
One of the best traditional Greek taverns.
For meat lovers!!!
Must try the pies.
tel+302634021000
Karadimas Psistaria
One of the best Greek taverns!
Must try the pies as well!!!
(for meat lovers)
Tel: +302634071406
Malamata
Karadimas Psistaria
One of the best Greek taverns!
Must try the pies as well!!!
(for meat lovers)
Tel: +302634071406
Bocca di rosa
Italian Restaurant for Pizza!!!
Tel: +3026340 38411
Web: http://boccadirosa.gr/
Castello Caffe
http://www.castellocafe.gr/
This is one of the two coffee shops in the Venetian castle!
Must go to enjoy the coffee while watching the sunset!!!!
tel: +302634021925
Falisiou
FalisiouCastello Caffe
http://www.castellocafe.gr/
This is one of the two coffee shops in the Venetian castle!
Must go to enjoy the coffee while watching the sunset!!!!
tel: +302634021925
Ta panta ola.
This is a restaurant on Psani Beach, its next to the plaza hotel.
tel:+306947 907142
Navmachias Nafpaktou
Navmachias NafpaktouTa panta ola.
This is a restaurant on Psani Beach, its next to the plaza hotel.
tel:+306947 907142
Ev- Inos
Considered to be amongst the best restaurants of Nafpaktos near the old port.
Cuisine is Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian, International
tel: +302634028266
7 locals recommend
Εύ-Οίνος
3 SismaniEv- Inos
Considered to be amongst the best restaurants of Nafpaktos near the old port.
Cuisine is Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian, International
tel: +302634028266
Chrisaiti
ChrisaitiFish Tavern Vassilis, for fish.
It is located on the main road, Navmachias Nafpaktou
Asimakopoulou 2
2 AsimakopoulouXilofournaki,
Pizza cooked in a traditional wood furnace.
tel: +302634020100
Sousouro Greek taverna
https://el-gr.facebook.com/Sousouro.Nafpaktos/
tel:+30 2634 025425
7 locals recommend
Soúsouro
66 Navmachias NafpaktouSousouro Greek taverna
https://el-gr.facebook.com/Sousouro.Nafpaktos/
tel:+30 2634 025425
Portocali
Start your day with a nice coffee at Portocali!
Drinks & Nightlife
An exclusive spot time the art of nature . The stone arches of the cafe-piano bar add to the amazing music, pure drinks and the warm atmosphere . There are organized many lives , and cultural evenings ( poetry , dance , etc. ) with many famous artists to have honor . Closed on Mondays . Every Sunday live. ( Kannavou Street 21 Stenopazaro , tel . 26340 38700 , mob . 6948 882600, 6977 366170, www.cervantesbar.gr)
Monumento de Cervantes
An exclusive spot time the art of nature . The stone arches of the cafe-piano bar add to the amazing music, pure drinks and the warm atmosphere . There are organized many lives , and cultural evenings ( poetry , dance , etc. ) with many famous artists to have honor . Closed on Mondays . Every Sunday live. ( Kannavou Street 21 Stenopazaro , tel . 26340 38700 , mob . 6948 882600, 6977 366170, www.cervantesbar.gr)
Excellent set up and bar, friendly staff and probably the coolest bar owners in Greece. The various DJ's belt out crowd pleasing and eclectic tunes. Drinks are reasonably priced with the energy of the place putting you in a great mood. Conveniently located next to the famous port this THE bar to be in.
BAR 2
Excellent set up and bar, friendly staff and probably the coolest bar owners in Greece. The various DJ's belt out crowd pleasing and eclectic tunes. Drinks are reasonably priced with the energy of the place putting you in a great mood. Conveniently located next to the famous port this THE bar to be in.
LOCUS
Formionos Modern atmosphere will put you in the mood to dance all night long.
Barbarossa Cafe Music Bar
The oldest bar in the port.
tel: +3026340 26309
Club Cinema
Greek and international music club
Entertainment & Activities
Rafting in Evinos is an unparallel experience for the lovers of nature and all adventure junkies.
Call 693 674 6764
Outdoor LAB - Rafting House
19 Epar.Od. Thermou - NafpaktouRafting in Evinos is an unparallel experience for the lovers of nature and all adventure junkies.
Call 693 674 6764
Parks & Nature
Nice beach with shallow waters and quite a few beach bars and restaurants taverns.
9 locals recommend
Chiliadou
Nice beach with shallow waters and quite a few beach bars and restaurants taverns.
This is the biggest lake of Greece.
All around there are very scenic traditional villages.
The distance from Nafpaktos is about 50 minutes. Its worth going to see both the lake as well as the river Evinos.
Lake Trichonida
This is the biggest lake of Greece.
All around there are very scenic traditional villages.
The distance from Nafpaktos is about 50 minutes. Its worth going to see both the lake as well as the river Evinos.
Monastiraki
Skaloma, Phokis
Marathias
Sergoula Beach
A lake from one side and sea to the other.
A nice suggestion for those who want swim, suntanning, coffee or other drinks-cocktails, fast food-lunch in one place from the morning till late at night.
Beach bar and service are quite fast and kind, prices are normal and the music isn't annoying if you'd like to relax.
Blue Lake
A lake from one side and sea to the other.
A nice suggestion for those who want swim, suntanning, coffee or other drinks-cocktails, fast food-lunch in one place from the morning till late at night.
Beach bar and service are quite fast and kind, prices are normal and the music isn't annoying if you'd like to relax.
Arts & Culture
The Tower of Botsaris in Nafpaktos:
The Tower of Botsaris lies close to the Venetian Castle and the port of Nafpaktos. It is an impressive construction, which actually consists of two towers. The first tower, the west one, was built in the 15th century by Venetian builders. The east tower was built in the 16th century by the Turks. This construction was firstly used as a residence for the Turkish governors of Nafpaktos. After the liberation of the city (18th April 1829), this tower was bought by general Notis Botsaris, member of Botsaris family from Souli, Epirus, who contributed a lot to the Greek War of Independence. The tower belongs today to the Dimitrios and Egli Botsaris Institution and works as a museum. The ground of the tower hosts a permanent exhibition about the Battle of Lepanto (October 1571). The exhibition constitutes of 80 replicas of paintings and gravures, made by the most famous artists of that era. There are also special displays on western churches and portraits of western rulers of the medieval times. On the first floor, we also find paintings and gravures as well as wall textiles that represent the historical phases of Nafpaktos town. These wall textiles were weaved in Brussels by Jian-Andrea Doria, on the initial designs of Loukas Kabiazo. Botsaris Tower is today well-preserved and constitutes a favorite spot for the residents of Nafpaktos. Source: www.greeka.com
Mpousareon
The Tower of Botsaris in Nafpaktos:
The Tower of Botsaris lies close to the Venetian Castle and the port of Nafpaktos. It is an impressive construction, which actually consists of two towers. The first tower, the west one, was built in the 15th century by Venetian builders. The east tower was built in the 16th century by the Turks. This construction was firstly used as a residence for the Turkish governors of Nafpaktos. After the liberation of the city (18th April 1829), this tower was bought by general Notis Botsaris, member of Botsaris family from Souli, Epirus, who contributed a lot to the Greek War of Independence. The tower belongs today to the Dimitrios and Egli Botsaris Institution and works as a museum. The ground of the tower hosts a permanent exhibition about the Battle of Lepanto (October 1571). The exhibition constitutes of 80 replicas of paintings and gravures, made by the most famous artists of that era. There are also special displays on western churches and portraits of western rulers of the medieval times. On the first floor, we also find paintings and gravures as well as wall textiles that represent the historical phases of Nafpaktos town. These wall textiles were weaved in Brussels by Jian-Andrea Doria, on the initial designs of Loukas Kabiazo. Botsaris Tower is today well-preserved and constitutes a favorite spot for the residents of Nafpaktos. Source: www.greeka.com
Farmaki Museum,
Here you will see items from the Greek revolution against the Ottoman Empire.
Farmaki 7
7 Plateia FarmakiFarmaki Museum,
Here you will see items from the Greek revolution against the Ottoman Empire.