- Seaside Destinations
Everything you need to know about Nafpaktia
Our beaches
Nafpaktos stands out for its two wonderful beaches, Gribovoin the east and Psaniin the west, which are famous for their age-old plane trees. They have all the necessary infrastructure that will satisfy even the most demanding visitor.
Our beaches extend mainly to the southwestern part of the Municipality of Nafpaktia (Municipal Units of Antirrio and Halkia). The mountain of Klokova (also known as Paliovouna and Kaki Skala due to the inaccessible passage) with its characteristic conical shape seems to sink into the liquid element. From its slopes the view to Nafpaktos, the Corinthian and the Gulf of Patras is unique. Under the shade of the modern bridge of Rio Antirrio and the castle of Antirrio and up to the foot of the hill with the ancient theater of Makineia, discover the organized beaches of Antirrioand Makineia.
The mountain range of Varasova to the west, in combination with the river Evinos, create a special landscape with rich vegetation and rare birds. Evinos, dominant in the area, crosses the area of Trikorfo, through narrow passages, and continues its course increasing its width, mainly in the areas of Gavrolimni and Perithori, where it creates fertile plains. The delta of the river extends west of Galatas, contributing to the creation of the lagoon of Messolonghi.
Of particular interest are the three beautiful beaches of the area, Kato Vasiliki, Limnopoula and Kryoneri with fine sand and crystal clear waters.
Also, you can visit a short distance from Nafpaktos and the beautiful beaches of neighboring Fokida: Chiliadou, Monastiraki, Skaloma, Marathias and Sergoula.
Psani
Psani beach is located in the west, a stone’s throw from the Venetian harbor of Nafpaktos. Cars are banned during the summer, so there is plenty of room for pedestrians and cyclists to stroll around safely. Every summer a special ramp (seatrac) in placed on the beach for the disabled, while there is also a lifeguard on duty. Psani beach is ideal for families with young children as it has a pebble beach with crystal-clear, shallow waters and a children’s playground. Elegant hotels, restaurants, taverns, cafes and pastry shops satisfy all visitor needs and desires.
Psani is ideal for swimming when northwest or light northern winds are blowing. Besides the summer, you can take walks and bike along the promenade with the plane trees and the magnificent view the Rio-Antirio bridge in all other seasons of the year also.
Gribovo
The name Gribovo in Slavic means an area with lots of waters and it is located east of the Venetian harbor. On the west side of the beach there is a children’s playground with ducks and swans swimming in the crystal-clear running waters perfectly accustomed to by-passers!
Enjoy carefree beach holidays with sun loungers, parasols, beach sports and a lifeguard on duty. For extreme sports enthusiasts it is considered one of the best and safest kitesurfing beaches in Greece. The warm and shallow waters make the beach suitable for beginners too, especially when the northern winds are blowing. You may rent the necessary equipment and enjoy the unique experience of kiteboarding.
There are many options in hotels, ouzeri, cafes and taverns under the old shadow-casting plane trees. An idyllic beach for romantic walks, gazing at the sun going down where the sea meets the sky.
Limnopoula
Between Kryoneri and Kato Vasiliki there is the beach of Limnopoula (not organized) with wonderful fine sand and crystal clear waters, in the shadow of Mount Varasova.
Quite secluded, if you go on a quiet day, you will enjoy the calmest swim and feel the authenticity and simplicity of nature.
