Hotel Aphrodite

Kassiopi - Situated behind olive and fruit-trees.

by Jerelis

We read in our travel guide that "Kassiopi has the magnificent backdrop of Mount Pantokrator and hills covered with olive groves, vines and citrus plantations. It is a colourful place reached by picturesque coast roads." Quite a discription and for us a good reason to visit it.

When we drove to Kassiopi by car we observed the little houses of the small villages in the region, situated behind olive and fruit-bearing trees. Kassiopi seemed far away from the tourism and by the time we neared the North East of the island we noticed that the roads started to narrow and bends became worse. It required quite some of mine driving skills, but we made it safe :)

But once we arrived we concluded that Kassiopi is a picturesque seaside town with a fascinating history which goes way back. In roman times a thriving town stood there which had a port, a theatre and a temple dedicated to Kassioso Zeus. Besides being the largest town in the north of the island of Corfu it has three attractive beaches. So do walk along the many lanes leading into the beautiful surroundings.

Address:
Village of Kassiopi.

Directions:
Situated at the north east side of the island. It is a 17 km drive from the capital of Corfu, Corfu Town.

Paleokastritsa, the monastery

by JLBG

Paleokastritsa monastery stands on the northern peninsula, on top of the hill that overhangs the bays of Paleokastritsa. It was founded in 1225 but the buildings that are standing now were built in the 18th. It has an inner yard framed by an archway and a small museum.

Corfu - Cor phew

by keithjreed

"It was warm"

Personally prefer a nice skiing holiday as opposed to a hot holiday but was able to cope with an air conditioned car and room.

We toured the island and saw many different aspects from the mountainous interior, shallow beaches, tree covered slopes, tourist resorts, quiet bays, sleepy villages, something for anyone. Will probably go back at some stage to view the Spring flowers.