Town Nafpaktos: Town of Nafpaktos, Greece, Sterea

It is an ideal place for those seeking alternative tourism and it can be visited all year round. Over the last years, Nafpaktos has become more and more popular, attracting a big number of visitors in Winter. One of the reasons of this tendency, apart from the attractive city sights, is that at only 30 km lies one of the most beautiful mountainous regions of the Western Greece.

There are a lot of places to visit in this nice city. The Castle that sits on the top of a hill dominates the landscape and is a popular attraction for tourists. It was built in 1407. This is an excellent opportunity to take a walk up to the castle, admire the panoramic views to the sea and enjoy beautiful sunsets. There is also the historic center of the city and the Botsaris mansion which are also nice places to visit.

Visiting the fort of the city is a fascinating experience. You will be able to see how people from different eras built on top of preexisting structures. In ancient times the walls were just large stones. In the period of the Crusaders, on the top of the ancient walls, people built new fortifications and added a harbor inside the walls. Time passed by and the Ottoman Empire occupied the place. The Turks built on top of the Norman walls. These changes continued along time; a walk around the harbor is an enjoyable way to see the rests of this fort and end the day at one of the picturesque cafes of the area.

There are many activities to do. Rafting is always a fun option. Each boat is driven by the river and carries between five to eight people. To practice kayaking there are training courses to get the basics of this sport. When trainers consider that people are ready they have the first descent to the sea with trained kayakers. For everyone who wants to live an especial and strong experience, with no physical effort, Rappel is THE activity. An excellent option for all the family and without previous experience is Horse Riding. Mountain bike is another thing to do.

To sum up, Nafpaktos is a ravishing place where everything can happen. No wonder why many tourists say it is the village of their dreams and come back over and over again. Do not waste the opportunity to visit this charming town.