Palamidi Fortress

We did the climb up the stairs as well. Wonderful castle. But my suggestion would be to have a reduced admission for those of us who hiked up the stairs. 20€ each is a bit pricey

This is a wonderful place. After climbing the stairs, we stayed hours discovering hidden areas and beautiful views. And then we walked down. Don’t be afraid of the stairs, they weren’t that hard.

The whole experience is worth the ~900 stairs. It is a bit rough ascend but the view is magnificent, there is a Cafe as well. Going down is easy. Did it with two kids and a backpack. If you want to avoid the stairs you can go by car.

Beautiful! We took the Ho-Ho up and the stairs down. The view from above of both the newer part of town and the old part is very good. There’s a small cafe where you can buy fresh juice or bottled drinks/water and snacks near the stairs.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review for Palamidi Fortress (Nafplio) Palamidi Fortress is absolutely stunning and one of the most impressive historic sites I’ve visited in Greece. The view from the top is breathtaking — you can see the entire town of Nafplio, the sea, and the surrounding mountains. It’s worth every single step of the climb (or drive up if you prefer). The fortress itself is massive, beautifully preserved, and full of history. You can easily spend a couple of hours exploring the different bastions, tunnels, and stone pathways. Every corner has a different perspective and photo opportunity. It’s peaceful, scenic, and gives you a real sense of Greek history and architecture. Whether you hike up the 999 steps or drive to the entrance.

Beautiful fortress with incredible views over Nafplio and the sea. The climb was easier than expected and very manageable, and reaching the top is absolutely worth it. The fortress is well preserved and full of history, with lots of great spots for photos. A must-visit when in Nafplio.

Absolutely gorgeous views and a very impressive fortress. The architecture and preservation is amazing. We had so much fun exploring and there seemed to be a new view around every corner. I was surprised they even had a little snack cafe’ in the main area and it appeared they were working on some sort of museum as well. Oh…bring good shoes with traction. You’ll thank me later.

Super cool. We arrived just before closing and only had 30 minutes. Great pictures. The start blowing whistles at closing time. Need 30 min minimum to explore the levels. We drove. The stairs look devastating.