CC BY-SA 4.0, Elgaard, via Wikimedia CommonsSnorkel· Romvi· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Romvi & Daskalio Islets
37° 30.2′ N · 22° 51.9′ E
The two uninhabited islets that shelter Tolo Bay — Romvi, an archaeological site with Byzantine-era settlement ruins and a 1686 Venetian fort, and tiny Daskalio, topped by a walled 1688 chapel reached by a stair from its north pier. Clear water around their rocky shores makes them the best snorkelling near Nafplio.
Practical
Coordinate is the chapel/fort on Daskalio (OSM); Romvi's centre is at 37.5086, 22.8660 (Greek Wikipedia). Romvi (about 1.6 km²) has been a protected archaeological site since 1962 and is undeveloped — free access, no facilities, take everything out (Ephorate of Antiquities). Daskalio sits just outside Romvi's southern bay; the chapel of the Dormition is reached by steps from the north pier. Anchor in sand off the islets in settled weather only; afternoon SE sea breeze makes the outer sides choppy. Greeka notes local boats run trips to Romvi and Koronisi from Tolo. No specific snorkel-site data in our sources — explore the rocky margins and check for boat traffic in Stenon Tolo. Nafplio day-boat cruises (EuroAquaTours) stop at a cave around Daskalio and for snorkelling along Romvi's shore; the exact cave position is not published. Land only where allowed, take nothing, leave before the afternoon SE breeze builds and watch for tripper boats and speedboats in Stenon Tolo.
Best for
Snorkel-and-explore day stop opposite Tolo
Season
Settled weather Jun–Sep