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Nafpaktos is a town well-known to the Greeks. Having a Medieval charm and a fairytale vibe. Historically it is famous for the Battle of Lepanto that took place there in 1571.
It was an important Athenian naval base during the Peloponnesian War due to its proximity to the western entrance of the gulf. When the Venetians took control they called it Lepanto. In 1499 it fell to the Ottoman Turks and was the site of the Battle of Lepanto in 1577 when the Holy League, led by Venice and Spain, defeated the Ottoman navy. It was the last naval battle of rowing ships and the largest ever, with over 400 vessels taking part. The battle marked the end of Ottoman expansion into Western Europe and was in its own way as important as the Battle of Salamis which marked the end of Persian expansion. Though the Turks were defeated at sea they kept control of Nafpaktos until the Greek Revolution of 1821. Miguel de Cervantes, who wrote Don Quixote, lost the use of an arm in the battle. He is known in the Hispanic world as el manco de Lepanto (the one-armed man of Lepanto). There is a statue of Cervantes in the port.
Rememberings of this battle are housed today at the Museum of Botsaris in Nafpaktos. The most important site in Nafpaktos includes the Venetian Castle, on top of the hill above the town, and the picturesque port with the intense Medieval feeling. The beach of Psani that starts from the port is the main beach of Nafpaktos town and a relaxing place for a swim. Many other nice beaches are found in close distance, such as Chiliadou and Monastiraki.
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