Achilleion Palace
Gastouri, Greece
A palace in Gastouri built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria and later bought by Kaiser Wilhelm II, with terraced gardens and statues of Achilles. It stands about 10 km south of Corfu town; allow time for the gardens and their views over the Ionian Sea.
- Nearest town
- Gastouri, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.5625, 19.9042
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Προσκοπικό ΚέντροCampsite7 km from Achilleion Palace
- Dionysus Camping VillageCampsite12 km from Achilleion PalaceTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Karda BeachCampsite15 km from Achilleion PalaceWi-Fi
- Ipsos BeachCampsite16 km from Achilleion Palace
- Camping PaleokastritsaCampsite20 km from Achilleion PalaceTentsCaravans
- Κάμπινγκ: Παραλία ΣαγιάδαςMotorhome stopover25 km from Achilleion PalaceMotorhomes
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Achilleion Palace?
Achilleion Palace is in Gastouri, Greece, at GPS 39.5625, 19.9042. It is about 32 km from Igoumenitsa.
Can you camp near Achilleion Palace?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Προσκοπικό Κέντρο, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Achilleion Palace?
Achilleion Palace is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Corfu: Old Town, Achilleion, west coast, Pantokrator and Paxos.
What is there to see near Achilleion Palace?
Places worth a stop nearby: Corfu Old Town (7 km), Paleokastritsa (21 km), Mount Pantokrator and Old Perithia (21 km) and Angelokastro (23 km).
When is the best time to visit Achilleion Palace?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)