The area of Gastouri is surrounded by dense vegetation, full of olive groves, since it is being set amidst a hillside of the Mountain Agioi Deka. The scenic beauty of this place was the reason why Sissy, the Empress of Austria, chose it for constructing her own palace, featuring Achilles, the mythic hero. Moreover, the area of Gastouri features great mansions and holiday rentals attracting a lot of visitors every year.