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  Nafpaktos is a small historical and picturesque town
Nafpaktos is a small historical and picturesque town in a distance of 8 km.
Nafpaktos or “Lepanto” in the Venetian way of speech, it was thrashed many times by intruders, conquerors, pirates, epidemics and earthquakes.
The types of the traditional residences that we meet in Nafpaktos’ town is: a) folk civil residence of two floors b) neoclassic residence with isolated patterns in the west side of the town (Fanni) c) recent civil residence of the Interwar’s period to the east side of the town.
www.greek-tourism.gr /nafpaktos/indexuk.htm   (631 words)

  
 My Trip To Greece & Turkey
The road to Delphi passes through Nafpaktos, a seaside resort town with a charming old fortress along the beach.
Nafpaktos has been a strategic harbor since the Peloponessian War (500 B.C.).
Patras and Nafpaktos were the only places where I almost regretted having Pam along.
www.stanford.edu /~economos/hellas/hellas9.htm   (935 words)

  
  Nafpaktos
Nafpaktos, Latin: Naupactus or Naupactos (Italian, Lepanto; modern Greek, Ναύπακτος, rarely Epakto), is a town in the nomarchy of Acarnania and Aetolia, Greece, situated on a bay on the north side of the straits of Lepanto.
Nafpaktos is the capital of the province of Nafpaktia.
In 1990, construction of a bypass of Nafpaktos began but when it was finally paved, the opening was delayed for eight years until demonstrations in 1998 about favoring the opening of the by-pass of GR-48/E65 and was finally opened in the early 2000s.
www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Cities/Nafpaktos.html   (701 words)

  
 Η Ελληνική Προεδρία της ΕΕ - eu2003.gr - Nafpaktos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Nafpaktos is located across the Peloponnese and is better known by its Venetian name “Lepanto”.
The town has become a favorite attraction for Greek tourists and is famous because it was the scene of a ferocious naval battle between the combined Western forces and the Ottoman Empire (in the battle the Spanish writer Cervantes was captured by the Turks).
The town is located between the coast and the mountains and hosts a Venetian castle, plenty of magnificently-built traditional noble houses, and delicious fish-taverns.
www.eu2003.gr /en/articles/2002/12/27/1338   (115 words)

  
 AthensNews onLine SEARCH
This triumph shattered the myth of Ottoman naval invincibility, and diminished the Empire's grip on the Mediterranean.
Nafpaktos finally shook off this corrupt Turkish rule during the War of Independence.
Nafpaktos is braced for explosive development when the ambitious Rio-Antirio bridge is completed in December 2004.
www.athensnews.gr /athweb/nathens.print_unique?e=C&f=13028&m=A24&aa=1&eidos=S   (1782 words)

  
 Fredericksburg.com - Greek port is off beaten path Visitor spins dial of fate in Nafpaktos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Nafpaktos is a beautiful port on the Gulf of Corinth.
Nafpaktos was built in front of a dome-shaped hill, about 400 feet high, with medieval stone ramparts descending its sides and encircling the town center.
Nafpaktos' most famous moment came in the form of the naval Battle of Lepanto in 1571.
fredericksburg.com /News/FLS/2006/082006/08122006/210557?rss=local   (1274 words)

  
 Nafpaktos Villas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
After the beaches and port, the most prominent aspect of Nafpaktos is the castle that remains one of the best examples of Venetian influence in Greece.
Nafpaktos castle is clearly visiable as you approach the town and once within its walls you will be rewarded with great views of the surrounding area as well as a unique piece of history and architevture.
During the summer, some of the bars within shouting distance of beaches at Nafpaktos turn into small discos and can get a little noisy towards the early hours, but if this is not your cup of tea, there are plenty of villas to rent well away from the nocturnal distractions.
www.villabooker.com /nafpaktos-villas.htm   (374 words)

  
 Nafpaktos Greece Parnassos Delphi Hotels Holidays Nafpaktos Stireo Parnassos Greece Travel Nafpaktos
The famous and stunning town of Nafpaktos is actually located in Etoloakarnania, just outside of the county of Fokida.
Nafpaktos is truely a very beautiful and impressive town, and one can easily spend a few days here simply visiting the impressive sites and exploring the small streets of the town.
Also, just to the west of Nafpaktos is the region of Andirio where one can cross over on the new Rio bridge and arrive in the north-east of the Peloponnese.
www.aroundparnassos.com /nafpaktos-parnassos-delphi.html   (491 words)

  
 Naupactus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naupactus is also a scientific name, see Naupactus (beetle).
Naupactus or Nafpaktos (Latin: Naupactus or Naupactos; Turkish: İnebahtı; Italian and Spanish Lepanto; modern Greek, Ναύπακτος, rarely Epakto), is a town in the prefecture of Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece, situated on a bay on the north side of the straits of Lepanto.
The harbour, once the best on the northern coast of the Corinthian Gulf, is now almost entirely choked up, and is accessible only to the smallest craft.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nafpaktos   (755 words)

  
 Hierotheos (Vlachos) of Nafpaktos - OrthodoxWiki
His Eminence Metropolitan Hierotheos (Vlachos) of Nafpaktos was born Hierotheos S. Vlachos in Ioannina, Epirus, Greece, in 1945 and graduated from the theological school of the University of Thessaloniki.
He was elected Metropolitan of Nafpaktos and St. Vlasios in 1995.
He taught Greek for several semesters and gave lectures on Orthodox ethics to the students of the St. John of Damascus Theological School at the University of the Patriarchate of Antioch, in northern Lebanon.
www.orthodoxwiki.org /Hierotheos_(Vlachos)_of_Nafpaktos   (209 words)

  
 NAFPAKTOS
Nafpaktos is the capital of Nafpaktias,and it covers an area 22.000 acres.Nafpaktos with its beautiful port, powerful castle, and clean beaches is consindered to be the most beautiful town of Rumeli.
The traditional part of the town is built on a small hill, with view to the Korinthiakos and Achaias mountains, that ends at the sea forming a small port.The port and the hill are surrounded by a strong castle which was built in the Middle Ages.
Antirio the place which binds peloponiso with Sterea and Ipiro is 10 Km far from Nafpaktos.Around Nafpaktos are many villages that attract many Tourists in sammer,such as Ano Xora, Anthofhto, Anabrith, Elatou, Platanos...
students.ceid.upatras.gr /~politop/nafpak.html   (179 words)

  
 Nafpaktos - Dilos Holiday World
Nafpaktos is the prefecture's third largest town, famous for the battle that took place off its shores on 7 October in 1571.
The sea battle was between the Ottoman Empire and Holy League forces from Spain, Venice, Genoa, and the Papal States jointly commanded by the Spanish soldier Don John of Austria.
It was not decisive, but the combined western fleets halted Turkish expansion and broke Muslim sea power.
www.dilos.com /location/611   (91 words)

  
 May 18h-19th; Olympia, Patras, Nafpaktos, Delphi
Patras is Greece's key port on the northern end of the peloponnese.
A quick ferry (20 minutes) from Patras puts you in the port city of Nafpaktos.
This is a photo of the walled harbor which protected the port in medieval times.
www.fiendbear.com /greece03.htm   (810 words)

  
 hotels,apartments,aitoloakarnania,messolonghi,nafpaktos,oreini nafpaktia
The climate is great and you can find great beaches in Vonitsa and Menidi, Nafpaktos and elsewhere.
There is a small Venetian castle on the harbor of Nafpaktos that characterizes the city.
It has a history of 2000 years and has been the cause for great bloodshed because of its strategic position.
www.web-greece.gr /aitoloakarnania.htm   (358 words)

  
 Avra studios nafpaktos Athens - Apartments Avra Athens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Avra Apartments is 10 km far from the Nafpaktos, at the perfecture of Fokida.
Hotel Avra Studios Nafpaktos consists of 19 studios and 4 apartments with balconies, offering a panoramic view of the village and the Corinthian bay.
It is a bewitching fish-village, which is amphitheatrical structured at the foot of the mountain "Koumarou".
www.holiday-in-athens.com /athens/apartments-avra-studios-nafpaktos.html   (520 words)

  
 Greece Travel: Around Delphi
The monastery open from 8am to 7pm daily but is closed between 2 and 4 pm from may to September and you can't get in wearing shorts.
Kira was the ancient port of Delphi and has a decent beach and two campsites.
Nafpaktos is one of the most interesting towns in the area and has perhaps the most impressive castle in Greece after Nafplio.
www.greecetravel.com /delphi/arachova.htm   (590 words)

  
 Nafpaktos, Greece
The Papakharalambia festival of artistic and sporting events is held annually in July.
Sail boat in harbor of Nafpaktos is protected by a Venetian wall seen in the distance.
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www.planetware.com /greece/nafpaktos-gr-cen-nafp.htm   (328 words)

  
 Death & the Future Life: Theological & Pastoral Treatises
Excerpts from Life After Death, by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos.
Our War is not Against Flesh and Blood: On the Question of the "Toll-Houses", by Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky.
The Taxing of Souls, by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos.
www.orthodoxinfo.com /death/dfl_treatises.aspx   (623 words)

  
 Nafpaktos Travel information, Nafpaktos Hotels, Nafpaktos tours, accommodation, holidays in Nafpaktos , vacation ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Nafpaktos is the capital city of Nafpaktia region in the Prefecture of Aetoloakarnania, and it is one of the oldest towns in Greece, with a history of more than 3500 years.
As one can understand, having had a look at our photos, Nafpaktos is a much more beautiful town than words can tell.
What cannot be described at all, though, is the friendly attitude of the people and how much they believe in Philoxenia (a compound word from Philos=friend and xenos=foreigner and guest.
www.windmillstravel.com /destination.php?id=14&type=city   (357 words)

  
 Nafpaktos accommodation Nafpaktos Hotels Nafpaktos apartments book online accommodation and hotels in Nafpaktos
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www.geocities.com /yorgos53/hotels/nafpaktos/nafpaktos-hotels.html   (217 words)

  
 Metropolitan of Nafpaktos Hierotheos Vlachos (Biography)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
He served at the ArchMetropolitan's House of offices in Athens, as a preacher and Youth Director.
He was elected Metropolitan of Nafpaktos and st. Vlasios in 1995.
He taught Greek for several semesters and gave lectures on Orthodox ethics to the students of the St.John of Damascus theological school at the University of the Patriarchate of Antioch, in northern Lebanon.
www.vic.com /~tscon/pelagia/htm/b0niben.htm   (192 words)

  
 A Word From Herc
Orthodox Psychotherapy, by the Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, Hierotheos (Vlachos)
St. Gregory Palamas as an Hagiorite, by the Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, Hierotheos (Vlachos)
The Mind of the Orthodox Church, by the Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, Hierotheos (Vlachos)
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 Nafpaktos Greece Pictures page 2 George and Tina Paris
As you can see, there are wonderful activities for all ages.
These Port views are all breathtaking and reminiscent of times past, present and future.
The ancient Port at Nafpaktos in the still Gulf
home.earthlink.net /~georgeparis/id1.html   (200 words)

  
 Etoloakarnania, Messologi, Agrinio, Nafpaktos, Aitoliko, Central Greece, Greek Islands, Mainland & places in Greece.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Etoloakarnania, Messologi, Agrinio, Nafpaktos, Aitoliko, Central Greece, Greek Islands, Mainland & places in Greece.
From Thessaloniki : Nafpaktos, Antirion, Messolongi, Etoliko, one departure daily.
For trips within the prefecture or connections between the larger towns in Etoloakarnania with other large towns outside the prefecture, call the KTEL office in Messolongi: (26310) 22.371; Agrinion: (26320) 22.227; Amfilohia: (26420) 22.225; Vonitsa (26430) 22.500; Nafpaktos: (26340) 27.224.
holidays-in-greece.com /central/eto   (977 words)

  
 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
The first week will be spent outside Kalamata, Peloponnese (rental house) exploring the region with day trips.
Then we are crossing the Rio-Andirro bridge to Nafpaktos and spending 2 nights there or in Glaxidi, with a day trip to Delfi.
(138 mi from Nafpaktos) This would mean driving on Good Friday.
www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34863359&numresponses=0&start=0   (268 words)

  
 Real Estate in Greece, Nafpaktos - PAN MESITIKI Real Estate Agency.
Real Estate in Greece, Nafpaktos - PAN MESITIKI Real Estate Agency.
PANMESITIKI KOTRONIA is a modern real estate company located at a key point of Western Greece, Nafpaktos at Intze 20 street.
We responsibly provide our customers competent offers for the sale or rent of residences, building plots and professional premises in the prefectures of Aetoloakarnania, Phokida, Achaia, Greece even abroad.
www.nafpaktosestate.gr /eng/real_estate.asp   (253 words)

  
 NAFPAKTOS, Nafpaktos , Apartments for sale in Nafpaktos , investment in Nafpaktos
Nafpaktos is located near Patra, one of the most important cities in Greece, and the largest in the Peloponnese.
Nafpaktos, the " Jewel of the Corinthian Gulf, " is a modern little city with 18,000 inhabitants with good clean beaches.
The picturesque, mainlyVenetian Castle, from which ramparts descend to enclose the little Harbour, recalls its medieval past when it was known in the West as LEPANTO.
www.yellow-net.com /nafpaktos   (201 words)

  
 Snapshot Page -- Nafpaktos Textile Industry S.A.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Nafpaktos Textile Industry S.A. Formerly known as Textile Industry Nafpaktos-G Polyxronos.
Nafpaktos Textile Industry S.A. on our Pay-per-view site, www.WrightReports.ecnext.com.
Information is believed reliable, but accuracy, completeness and opinions are not guaranteed.
www.corporateinformation.com /corpinfo.asp?cusip=C300B9680   (278 words)

  
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The various day-dishes along with the tasteful pies and sweets, will impress you for sure.
Comfortable, spacious and sunny rooms, all with unique view of the green mountains of Nafpaktos.
All rooms have TV set and mini bar.
www.touristorama.com /2004/NafpaktosDiamoniElatou1_e.html   (115 words)

  
 NAFPAKTOS Hotels - lodging in Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
With NAFPAKTOS and Greece top properties and hot deals.
Deep discounts and last minute deals on NAFPAKTOS hotels, with savings on the top resorts, lodges and inns.
Check the NAFPLIO city and the MYTILENE city for more deals on Greece hotel rooms and lodging accommodations.
www.americashistoricplaces.com /hotels_greece/NAFPAKTOS.htm   (103 words)

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