A special event for Nafpaktos is the celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Nafpaktos, which took place on 7 October 1571. The anniversary is celebrated every year with all the pomp and ceremony it deserves, on the first Sunday after October 6. Ambassadors, foreign missions, delegations of authorities and organisations, warriors dressed in traditional medieval costumes and crowds of people gather for the re-enactment of the Battle of Nafpaktos. At the same time, a variety of events (art exhibitions, speeches, sports competitions, etc.) relating to history and culture are organised throughout the week.
It should be noted that in this great historical event of the Nafpaktos Naval Battle, the world-famous Spanish “Miguel de Cervantes”, author of Don Quixote, took part!
Battle of Nafpaktos
A special event for Nafpaktos is the celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Nafpaktos, which took place on 7 October 1571. The anniversary is celebrated every year with all the pomp and ceremony it deserves, on the first Sunday after October 6. Ambassadors, foreign missions, delegations of authorities and organisations, warriors dressed in traditional medieval costumes and crowds of people gather for the re-enactment of the Battle of Nafpaktos. At the same time, a variety of events (art exhibitions, speeches, sports competitions, etc.) relating to history and culture are organised throughout the week.
It should be noted that in this great historical event of the Nafpaktos Naval Battle, the world-famous Spanish “Miguel de Cervantes”, author of Don Quixote, took part!