# Achilleion Palace

> A palace in Gastouri built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria and later bought by Kaiser Wilhelm II, with terraced gardens and statues of Achilles.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-achilleion/

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

## 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.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Corfu: Old Town, Achilleion, west coast, Pantokrator and Paxos](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-corfu/)

## Nearby

- [Corfu Old Town](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-corfu-old-town/) – 7 km
- [Paleokastritsa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-paleokastritsa/) – 21 km
- [Mount Pantokrator and Old Perithia](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-pantokrator/) – 21 km
- [Angelokastro](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-angelokastro/) – 23 km

## 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)