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Navarino Bay (Palace of Nestor view) (1)📷 Peulle, CC BY-SA 4.0

Palace of Nestor

Chora, Greece

History

The remains of a Mycenaean palace under a protective roof, with walkways above the throne room and a well-preserved bathtub. It lies on a hill above Navarino Bay.

Nearest town
Chora, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.0270, 21.6950

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. 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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FAQs

Where is Palace of Nestor?

Palace of Nestor is in Chora, Greece, at GPS 37.0270, 21.6950. It is about 13 km from Pylos.

Can you camp near Palace of Nestor?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Erodios, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Palace of Nestor?

Palace of Nestor is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Messinia: Ancient Messene, Navarino Bay and the Venetian castles.

What is there to see near Palace of Nestor?

Places worth a stop nearby: Voidokilia Beach (8 km), Polylimnio Waterfalls (15 km), Methoni Castle (24 km) and Ancient Messene (26 km).

When is the best time to visit Palace of Nestor?

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