Papacharalambeio National Stadium is a sports venue on the west side of Nafpaktos, Greece, with facilities for football, basketball, tennis and indoor sports. Nafpaktiakos Asteras football club is based there.
- Location: Geor. Athanasiadi Nova, on the west side of Nafpaktos
- Club: Nafpaktiakos Asteras
- Entry: a Western Greece tourism portal says there is no fee or ticket
Where is Papacharalambeio National Stadium?
Papacharalambeio National Stadium is at Geor. Athanasiadi Nova, on the west side of Nafpaktos. The venue is named for Dimitrios Papacharalambous, who financed the purchase of the land for its construction. The National Stadium of Nafpaktos “Papacharalambeio” was established under Government Gazette 175/A/27.08.1970.
For a wider look at the town’s streets and landmarks, you can follow a one-day walking route through Nafpaktos as part of your plans.
What events and sports take place there?
The stadium has a football and basketball court, an indoor court, a tennis court and gym equipment. It is the headquarters of Nafpaktiakos Asteras football club.
For match plans, check the club’s official website for fixtures and match information rather than relying on an old schedule.
How can you check schedules and entry details?
Nafpaktiakos Asteras’s official website publishes fixtures and match information. The Western Greece tourism portal gives the stadium’s phone number as (+30) 2634027652 and email as epsn@otenet.gr. It also says entry has no fee or ticket, though you should confirm access arrangements around events.
The portal gives visiting hours as Monday–Friday, 08:00–11:00 and 17:00–22:00, and Saturday–Sunday, 08:00–11:00 and 17:00–21:00. Check the official site before you go, as schedules and access details may change.
How do you get to the stadium from central Nafpaktos?
The stadium is on Nafpaktos’s west side, and the Western Greece tourism portal describes it as accessible by public transport. A bus stop named “ΓΗΠΕΔΟ” is about 180 metres southeast of the stadium.
A parking area is about 280 metres southwest, useful to know if you’re arriving by car. If you’re arriving by air, you can plan the journey from Araxos Airport to Nafpaktos.
If arriving by air, allow time for onward travel from Araxos Airport.
From Spon Boutique Hotel, the stadium is about a 17-minute walk or a 4-minute drive.
How can you plan around a stadium event?
Start by checking the club’s fixture information if you’re visiting for football, then confirm the stadium’s access details before setting out.
The Castle of Nafpaktos is about 1¼ km northeast of the stadium, so you can consider combining the two if you’re planning time on this side of town. Allow for the stadium’s visiting hours when choosing when to arrive.
FAQs
Where is Papacharalambeio National Stadium?
It is on the west side of Nafpaktos at Geor. Athanasiadi Nova.
Which football club plays at the stadium?
Nafpaktiakos Asteras is based at the stadium, and its official website publishes fixtures and match information.
Is there an entrance fee?
A Western Greece tourism portal says there is no fee or ticket for entry. Check the official site before you go for current details.
Is public transport available?
The Western Greece tourism portal describes the stadium as accessible by public transport. A bus stop named “ΓΗΠΕΔΟ” is about 180 metres southeast of the stadium.