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...
The climate of Nafpaktos is consindered to be one of the best in Greece. It has mild winter and cool summer.The average temperature of that area is 18'C.