Hiking tour in Nafplio: Coastal paths and ancient chapels

Two hidden chapels sit along the coastal path between Nafplio and the beach.

A hiking tour from Nafplio that follows coastal and ancient paths through Argolis, with pickup from your hotel and a local guide leading the way. The route takes in two Orthodox chapels, a sandy beach with optional swimming, and a traditional picnic break; the whole loop runs about three and a half hours. Suitable for all fitness levels, and children travel with an adult.

The Experience

The hike starts in the old city of Nafplio and heads out along the coastal path toward the Argolic Gulf. You follow the shoreline as it opens onto a long sandy beach with clear water, stopping at two small Orthodox chapels along the way—each one a window into local history and the rhythms of the region. At one of them you break for a traditional picnic and water, sitting by the sea while the landscape settles around you.

An optional swim gives you a chance to cool off in the water before the return walk back to Nafplio. The route mixes natural scenery—the gulf views, the beach, the scrub and stone underfoot—with the cultural layer the chapels add: not a sightseeing stop but a place where locals have gathered for centuries. By the time you're back in town, you've covered the variety Argolis offers in a single morning without arranging transport or timing yourself.

Your hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English. Wear comfortable sport clothes and trekking shoes; the path is coastal and manageable for all fitness levels, though you'll be on your feet for the full three and a half hours. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants sit on a lap.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Nafplio.
• English-speaking local guide.
• traditional picnic and water during the break.
• liability insurance.
• all taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Landlife Travel

Is this one for you?You want to see the Argolis coastline and local history without building the day yourself—the guide, the timing, the transport and the picnic are all arranged, so you walk and take in the landscape instead of navigating it.

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Top questions

How long is the hike from Nafplio to the beach and back?

The full loop takes about three and a half hours, including the break at the chapel and the optional swim.

What happens at the two chapels along the route?

The chapels are small Orthodox structures where you stop to rest and take a traditional picnic with water, sitting by the sea and absorbing the local history of the area.

Is swimming included, or is it optional?

Swimming is optional—you can choose to swim in the clear water at the beach or skip it and continue back to Nafplio.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Nafplio (or the port if you're arriving by ship) are included in the tour price.

What should I bring or wear for this hike?

Wear comfortable sport clothes and trekking shoes; the path is coastal and well-established. Bring water and sun protection, though water and a traditional picnic are provided during the break.

Can children come on this hike?

Yes, children can join if accompanied by an adult; infants must sit on an adult's lap. The hike is suitable for all fitness levels.