must-visit in NafplioCastle & Fortress
Bourtzi
📍 Bourtzi Castle, Nafplio Harbour, Greece
4.4/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- Greece, Nafplio
- Category
- Castle & Fortress
- Duration
- About 40 min
- Opening Hours
- Daytime (reference)
- Ticket Price
- ~€5 w/ boat (reference).
- Address
- Bourtzi Castle, Nafplio Harbour, Greece
- Coordinates
- 37.5667, 22.7920
Introduction
Bourtzi is a circular Venetian castle perched on a tiny islet in the harbour of Nafplio, its name Bourtzion meaning 'islet'. It defended the port during the 1822 Greek War of Independence, later serving as a place of execution and even a luxury hotel. A few minutes by small boat brings you to its walls, and at sunset the fortress mirrored in the water is Nafplio's most iconic postcard view.
✨ Highlights
01
Islet fort
Bourtzi is a circular Venetian castle perched on a tiny islet in the harbour of Nafplio.
02
War of 1822
It defended the port during the 1822 Greek War of Independence.
03
Boat access
A few minutes by small boat brings you to its walls.
04
Sunset card
Sunset card adds a different flavour to Bourtzi Castle.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration：About 40 min.
→Tip：Dusk is best.
→Note：Limited sailings.
→Opening Hours：Daytime (reference)
→Ticket Information：~€5 w/ boat (reference).
→Transportation：Nafplio harbour
💡 Tips
• Allow About 40 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening Daytime (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Nafplio harbour; pair with nearby sights.
• Bourtzi Castle rewards a slow visit—catch the signature view.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Bourtzi?
Daytime (reference)
How much is the admission for Bourtzi?
~€5 w/ boat (reference).
Any practical tips for visiting Bourtzi?
Allow About 40 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Daytime (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Bourtzi?
A typical visit takes About 40 min.
