Escape to beautiful Kassiopi
The connection of the old with the new fuses together in this delightful village creating a unique, traditional yet cosmopolitan resort. We at Kassiopi Corfu Villas are very proud to call this stunning village our home.
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Kassiopi Harbour
Naturally, Kassiopi harbour is the beating heart of the village. Still a working fishing harbour, you can find fisherman and their traditional ‘Kaiki’s’ moored alongside speed boats, sailing vessels and yachts. Surrounding this beautiful port are plenty of restaurants and cafes/bars to choose from. Enjoy people watching, or enjoy the views stretching across to Albania. Kassiopi harbour is definitely the place to be
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Kassiopi Beaches
The main beach of the village is Kalamionas beach. Alongside this, Kassiopi is also home to a few beautiful small coves worthy of exploration along the headland of Kassiopi. Most notably is Bataria beach with crystal clear waters and pebbles. All within easy walking distance. Being on the North-East coast of Corfu, the seas here are free from dangerous currents and flaunt blue-flag status
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Kassiopi High Street -Square
Kassiopi Square and high street Home to more restaurants, bars and bakeries. Plus tourist and boutique shops, ATM’s, supermarkets, car-hire offices, tourist offices, pharmacy and children’s playground – every amenity is accessible by foot. Bus routes run from the square of Kassiopi, where is also located the small taxi rank.
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Dining in Kassiopi
As a village, Kassiopi holds a good overall standard of eateries meaning most visitors shall never have a bad meal. Primarily you can find – and rightly so, you might add – traditional Greek cuisine and Corfiot specialities such as Mousakka, Sofrito and Pastitsada. Being a fishing port in abundant waters, the restaurants – especially harbour-side ones – also serve daily fresh seafood. Besides the above in the more upmarket establishments, enjoy speciality dishes showcasing the wonders of modern Greek cuisine but in a non-stuffy, informal atmosphere.
Dining in Kassiopi is a laid back affair with smiling waiters and child-friendly restaurants. Find also Italian and (general) Mediterranean dishes alongside international favourites. Restaurants, simple tavernas, meze bars, grill and fast-food houses – more choices than most visitors have days! And to suit all budgets!
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Shopping in Kassiopi
With the most stores outside of Corfu Town, Kassiopi is great little shopping spot. Yes you shall find the prerequisite tourist shops selling all types of beach paraphernalia and bog-standard souvenirs but look deeper and you shall see the real shopping delights Kassiopi has to offer.
Handmade lace and crochet items. Bespoke olive wood crafts. Greek Jewellery both of modern and traditional design. Souvenirs – proudly displaying their made in Greece label. Beyond the standard tourist shops, lies a great selection to purge that retail therapy urge in. Look out also for the boutiques that stock and support Greek designers: modern resort wear and accessories with ethos, style and great value for money.
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Kassiopi Castle
Kassiopi’s long historic past is still evident in the shape of the surviving remains of the Byzantium period fortress. Overlooking Kassiopi harbour and the strategically important sea channel, the dating of the castle’s original build is still today under question.
With the help of EU grants the grounds have been partially restored. And it is through these repair works, new findings have came to light suggesting castle structure was built even as early as 6th century B.C. What we see today however, is the fortified structure from the Venetians, surviving sieges from the Ottoman Turks in the 16th Century. To reach the castle, follow the signposted path opposite the bell tower of Kassiopi’s church. Walking the parameters of the castle, you are treated to some spectacular views of Kassiopi and across the sea to the Albanian coastline. Whilst fairly overgrown and mostly in ruins, a walk around the walls nevertheless make it evident why a castle here was built in the first place and also, why it was so successful in defending it’s occupants throughout history.
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Kassiopi Church
Kassiopi’s church and it’s beautiful grounds are tucked away just off the main high street on the right hand side heading down towards the harbour. The church was built on the foundations of the destroyed temple of Jupiter Cassius (from whom Kassiopi gets it’s name). The church possesses the icon of the Virgin Mary – credited to having miraculous powers – and remains a big monument to Corfu. A site of pilgrimage throughout time for the orthodox religion until today. Visitors are welcome to visit providing they are dressed respectively.
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Visit Kassiopi
The iconic holiday resort that draws visitors – celebrities and normal civilians alike – back year after year. Amidst the idyllic beaches, numerous bars and restaurants of all tastes and upmarket boutiques, is a pulsating Greek village waiting to be seen.