Karathona beach is located in a large, sheltered bay near Nafplio. The waters are shallow and the shore is sandy. A path from Palamidi hill leads to the beach. Ideal for families and calm swimming.
Real shoreline from OpenStreetMap at a fixed scale so the diagrams are comparable with one another — the dot marks the beach.
The beach faces southeast. With northwesterly winds the air flows offshore and the water near the shore stays flat; with southeasterly winds the sea builds up waves onto the beach. The bay is naturally well sheltered — conditions often remain swimmable even on breezy days.
Yes — the water deepens gradually, making it one of the better choices for small children.
On days with northwesterly (offshore) winds or no wind at all. Thanks to the sheltered bay it is one of the safer bets in the area on windy days.
Yes — sunbeds, umbrellas and food options operate during the summer season.
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Coordinates: 37.548, 22.81 · Shore faces: 140° (southeast) · Area: Nafplio, Peloponnese · Shore type: Sand
Data: Open-Meteo · Mapping: OpenStreetMap · Page last updated: 2026-08-15