# Heraion of Perachora

> A sanctuary of Hera in a small cove at the tip of the Perachora peninsula on the Gulf of Corinth, used from about the 9th century BC until 146 BC.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-perachora-heraion/

A sanctuary of Hera in a small cove at the tip of the Perachora peninsula on the Gulf of Corinth, used from about the 9th century BC until 146 BC. Its 6th-century Doric temple has an unusual three-aisle cella; the site is about 14 km northwest of Corinth.

- **Nearest town:** Perachora, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 38.0281, 22.8525

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and September. 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

- [Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-arcadia-achaia/)

## Nearby

- [Ancient Corinth](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-ancient-corinth/) – 14 km
- [Corinth Canal](https://camping-spirit.com/places/corinth-canal/) – 16 km
- [Ancient Nemea](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-nemea/) – 27 km
- [Mycenae](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-mycenae/) – 34 km

## FAQs

### Where is Heraion of Perachora?

Heraion of Perachora is in Perachora, Greece, at GPS 38.0281, 22.8525. It is about 51 km from Nafplio.

### Can you camp near Heraion of Perachora?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camperstop Olivetree, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Heraion of Perachora?

Heraion of Perachora is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia.

### What is there to see near Heraion of Perachora?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ancient Corinth (14 km), Corinth Canal (16 km), Ancient Nemea (27 km) and Mycenae (34 km).

### When is the best time to visit Heraion of Perachora?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)