If you are looking for charming locality in Corfu for your next vacation, Kassiopi is the ideal destination for you. Relaxing, beautiful and immersed in the vegetation, this seaside town is a magic place that will make you explore the local culture in a unique way.
Kassiopi is a traditional fishermen village located in the northern part of the island of Corfu. It is now a vibrant tourist destination with two wonderful beaches that attract many visitors with their stunning beauty.
Born as a small coastal town, during the Roman Empire Kassiopi was a flourishing village where economy was totally based on fishing. Later, it enlarged the dimensions of its picturesque centre and featured a lovely byzantine castle that still partly exists.
Kassiopi was not born as a touristic town. Situated in front of Pantokratos Mount, it is surrounded by a beautiful vegetation and still conserves the typical simplicity of the rich Greek culture.
Of course, an excellent period to visit Kassiopi is summer to enjoy its three nice beaches! The first stony trait of coastline is equipped with facilities and offers various activities like water-ski or scuba diving that will make you live a memorable experience. The other two beaches are smaller but present some charming scenarios adorning them.
The things to do in Kassiopi never lack. As it’s become a popular vacation locality, it offers numerous cafés, pubs and good restaurants of local cuisine where you can taste some Greek specialities. In the afternoons, you can enjoy a bike tour or a wonderful mini-cruise to discover the secret spots of paradise along the coast.
How can we not mention the great events and festival organized in Kassiopi? Easter is definitely an excellent occasion to visit the town and to take part to its festivals, while August 15th and May8th are two important religious festival not to be missed.
Are you ready for your trip? We suggest choosing the wonderful Villa Armonia to enjoy your stay to the fullest, as this beautiful villa located 2 km far from the town centre guarantees an unforgettable stay to all its guests.
© Alice Pilastri
