General Information
Kassiopi is both a village and popular resort on the affluent, reknowned northeast coast of Corfu, 37 km from the Town and the Airport. Historically, a small traditional fishing village, the town itself has evolved with many luxury private villas ATM's, Doctors Surgeries, Internet Cafes and Supermarkets, local Schools and even a Greek Orthodox Church.
Self drive Motorboats, simple and easy to operate, are available daily to weekly, boats with up to 30bhp can be secured with a simple car driving licence. Daily Coach and Boat excursions begin from Kassiopi Harbour and can be booked by local travel agencies running all over the island.
The main road to the North runs through the edge of the town, and a loop takes buses to the village square, approx. 250 yards from the Harbour. There is a local taxi base running 24 hours a day. Both Kassiopi and its surrounding areas are considered very safe at all times of the day, appealing to both couples and families.
Larger Private Villas adorn the hillsides and outskirts of Kassiopi, where simple apartment accommodation can also be found within the town centre.
The resort is lively both day and night and is locally known as the town that never sleeps!
Kassiopi appeals to those looking for life, both nightlife and daytime fun along with those interested in uncovering local history and traditions. Teenagers, families, couples or groups of friends, who are looking for the typical traditional charm of the North East coast, will all be forever content with Kassiopi.
Kalamionas, Bataria, Votana and Avlaki are some of the fabulous nearby beaches, all within walking distance from the village’s centre and pretty Harbour awash with its colourful boats and fishing smacks bobbing upon the crystalline Ionian Sea.
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Sport & Nature
Uncover hidden trails to the surrounding hills and mountains a much-celebrated past time of late. Windle your way through village paths and discover how Kassiopi of the past connects to the new modern way of life.
Spend a lazy day on your personal motorboat, pass the day by visiting hidden caves and coves, discovering hidden beaches or just mooring up for some serious swimming with the local fish or just sunbathing, losing all track of time!. Encounter a typical Corfiot Eatery and stop for well-earned refreshments.
Perfection on horseback!, from threading your way through bridle paths and byways to cantering along sparkling sandy shores, local riding schools will offer a variety of treks through the local countryside for both beginners and experienced riders.
Nightlife
Kassiopi's varied nightlife can be enjoyed by all. From music bars, traditional tavernas to swish restaurants and eateries to sharing the stage in local Greek dancing, learning to move the way the Corfiots do!.
Every type of Disco bars internet cafes can be found in Kassiopi, the ever friendly locals will always point you in the right direction
Culture and History
The Byzantine fortress:
The town is said to have been founded during the reign of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus in the 3rd Century BC, as a supply post during his war with Rome. After the Roman conquest of the island in 230 BC, many Emperors visited, most prominently Emperor Nero, who came to a Temple to Zeus here.
Much of a small headland to the north of the resort is taken up by a Byzantine fortress. The fortress was subsequently fortified further by the Venetians, and survived sieges from the Ottoman Turks in the 16th century. Today parts of the fortress's walls can be seen from the coastal road around the headland.
The Church:
Sometime in the 5th century the temple of Kassios Zeus was converted to a Christian church to honour the Holy Mother – Panayia Kassopitra. In 1537 the church was burned to the ground by the Turks, it was restored between 1590 & 1591.The new church had two altars to accommodate both Catholic and Orthodox religions and inscriptions on the church bear the dates 1590, 1670 and 1832.