Places to Visit
Kassiopi
Kassiopi
A charming fishing village on Corfu's northeastern coast, exudes a delightful blend of Greek tradition and modern allure
Kassiopi is a charming resort situated at a small peninsula on the north-east corner of the island of Corfu, 36 km north of Corfu Town. The resort is the largest village in the northeast of the island and is unique among Corfu’s resorts in having both a very picturesque setting and a fair amount of history.
The resort is very attractive with traditional narrow streets and overlooked by the ruins of an ancient castle. Once a quite fishing village, the resort has been transformed into a popular holiday destination.
History
Kassiopi's warm ambiance and coastal beauty make it a captivating destination for every traveler.
Kassiopi harbor with its little square is today the focal point of the town’s social life by day and a pretty trendy place by night on the contrary has plenty of quieter calmer bars and restaurants, the latter a mix of tourist and traditional, with particularly good fresh fish thanks to local fishermen.
Furthermore it is worth visiting the church of Panagia Kassiopi_tissa, which possibly has been built on the place of an ancient temple dedicated to Zeus Kassius. You will also see the ruins of the Byzantine castle that used to protect the town and its port and was guarding the sea route from Corfu to the opposite coast.
