About Kassiopi
Kassiopi is one of the most popular lively regions of the northeast coast of Corfu. This little picturesque fishing village has a population of approximately 1200 inhabitants. Kassiopi is the biggest village in the northeastern Corfu and the homonymous municipality of the area. Until recently Kassiopi was known as a traditional fishing village with a picturesque harbour. Kassiopi is still a working fishing port, so you can sit and watch the boats coming in with the daily catch. The village of Kassiopi lies 38 kilometres north of Corfu Town, opposite the Albanian coastline.
The beaches are very small and pebbled, and are hidden away around the headland in stunning secluded spots, such as Bataria beach. There are two larger beaches further north - Kalamionas and Imerolia offering various water sports on offer. The village has been developed to a very popular tourist resort, a pretty trendy place with many bars, tavernas, restaurants with particularly fresh fish thanks to fishermen, gift shops, supermarkets and A.T.M. machines.
Being a lively resort, it is for those who are looking for a bit of life. This part of the typical Greek daytime resort turns into a trendy music center after dark. Teenagers, families, young couples and groups of friends who want life but also to enjoy the beauty of the North East of the island, are welcomed in Kassiopi.
There are important ancient relics. In ancient times, there used to be a prehistoric settlement and a Corinthian city located here. In the 13th Century, the fortification of the headland above the harbour resulted in a castle being built by the Angevin rulers of Corfu (1267-1836), which was considered one of the strongest castles of the Corfu countryside. The Venetians then destroyed the fortress and built their own and the ruins of this Venetian fortress can be seen today encircling the hillside, where it is supposed that the Emperor Nero stopped once.
There is regularly bus and taxi service. There is an opened parking area as you enter to the village as well as near the port. If you are staying in Kassiopi and have a car, you will have the chance of visiting some of the most scenery spots during your holiday. Traditional villages and unspoiled beaches full of greenery comprise the magical Ionian Island.
On the 15th of August the local church of Panayia Kassopitra, dedicated to Holy Mary is celebrating. This church is aged since the 16 th century, and it was built, where the temple of Jupiter Cassius was. The church is housing a very old icon of Holy Mary, well known by its miraculous powers. On the 15 th of August the locals are celebrating name day of the church with a festival at the harbour. There is plenty of food with "souvlakia" and soft drinks, Greek retsina wine or beers. The people are dancing to traditional Corfiot and Greek songs played by a live band.
