# Nafpaktos Battle of Lepanto commemorations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nafpaktos-battle-of-lepanto-commemorations
> Updated: 2026-10-11T07:34:02.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The city of Nafpaktos organized commemorative events from October 3 to October 11, 2026, to mark the 455th anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto. The program included the ‘Lepanto 1571’ sailing race in collaboration with the Patras Sailing Club, alongside various educational and artistic activities.

On October 9, the Municipality of Nafpaktia hosted ‘Journey to Spanish Culture: Music, Dance, Poetry’ at the former Xenia Nafpaktos building. This event honored the historical connection between Spain and the Holy League in 1571 through a piano duet by Zizi Korkontzelou and Konstantina Papageorgiou, accompanied by dancers Martha Karali and Valia Nasopoulou, and Spanish poetry recited by Fai Glava and Valia Nasopoulou.

The centerpiece of the celebrations was a reenactment held on Saturday, October 10, at the Venetian Harbor. Directed by Dimitris Siountas, the production utilized video mapping on the castle surfaces and integrated performances by dancers and acrobats. The event drew international media attention from the Spanish news agency EFE and the South Korean network KBS.

The commemorations concluded on October 11 with religious services at the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Demetrios, a wreath-laying ceremony at the Venetian Harbor, and the opening of a historical exhibition titled ‘NAFPAKTO: Siege and Liberation’ much to the interest of the local community.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Nafpaktos commemorates 455th anniversary of Battle of Lepanto

Nafpaktos celebrated the 455th anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto with a high-tech reenactment at the Venetian Harbor, featuring video mapping, acrobatics, and international media coverage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nafpaktos-commemorates-455th-anniversary-of-battle-of-lepanto

### 2026-10-09: Nafpaktos hosts event celebrating Spanish culture

Nafpaktos celebrates the 455th anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto with a cultural event dedicated to Spanish music, dance, and poetry, honoring Spain's historical role in the 1571 conflict.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nafpaktos-hosts-event-celebrating-spanish-culture

### 2026-09-29: Nafpaktos to commemorate 455th anniversary of Battle of Lepanto

Nafpaktos will host commemorative events from October 3–11, 2026, marking the 455th anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto with sailing races and a major naval reenactment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nafpaktos-to-commemorate-455th-anniversary-of-battle-of-lepanto

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