04/09/2026
🏛️ Discover Gastouri & the Achilleion Palace – A Different Side of Corfu 🇬🇷
Beyond the beaches and crystal-clear waters, Corfu hides places filled with history, elegance and timeless beauty.
🌿 Gastouri is a charming traditional village surrounded by lush greenery, olive groves and beautiful Corfiot houses.
And just here stands the magnificent Achilleion Palace, created for Empress Elisabeth of Austria – better known as Sisi – and inspired by her love of ancient Greece and the legendary Achilles.
✨ Walk through its beautiful gardens
🏛️ Discover its fascinating imperial history
⚔️ Admire the famous statues of Achilles
🌊 Enjoy the spectacular views over the Ionian landscape
🇬🇷 Experience a quieter, more authentic side of Corfu
We have prepared a new guide to help you discover Gastouri and the Achilleion Palace and understand why this beautiful corner of Corfu deserves a place on your itinerary.
👉 Read the full guide:
https://www.corfuviprides.com/post/gastouri-achilleion-palace-corfu
📍 Gastouri, Corfu
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Just a short drive from Corfu Town lies Gastouri, one of the island’s most charming traditional villages and home to one of Corfu’s most famous landmarks: the magnificent Achilleion Palace.Surrounded by lush vegetation, olive groves and elegant old houses, Gastouri offers visitors a glimpse into...