Kassiopi
Corfu
Travel
90 minutes from the airport, down to the north eastern tip of the island
of Corfu and you will find the charming fishing port of Kassiopi. With
its pretty harbour and small coves this is Corfu at its best, the resort
is backed by Mount Pandokrators slopes which are covered with flowers
in spring. The bustling harbour area is lined with excellent restaurants
and it goes without saying that fish is a speciality, with the days
catch going straight from the local Greek fishing boats to the restaurant
kitchens.
Night life is relaxed but fairly lively, there are plenty of bars and
tavernas to choose from, there are some particularly good ones down
by the harbour, a great place to sit with a cool drink watching the
fishing boats come in.
The beaches
around Kassiopi are hidden away in the small secluded coves which are
dotted around the beautiful headland, the pebbly beaches are clean and
the water is crystal clear, warm and inviting. The longer sandy beaches
of Kalamionas, Imerolia and Avlaki, are within walking distance of Kassiopi,
and the wonderful beach at Kalamionas has been awarded the much sort
after EU blue flag. An ideal way to explore the coastline and hidden
coves is to hire a boat for the day from Kassiopi harbour, there are
plenty available at very reasonable rates.
If you
feel a bit more adventurous waterskiing and paracending / parasailing
are available locally as well as a diving centre which caters for the
beginner as well as more advanced divers.
Kassiopi
Accommodation
There is
a good selection of apartments on small complexes available, with full
facilities and swimming pools. The hotels and pensions in Kassiopi tend
to be small and family run, some are located in the heart of the resort
or down by the harbour waterfront with rooms that have excellent views
across the bay.