Kassiopi Things to Do

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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.

It’s the second heart of Kassiopi. There people seat o¬n o¬ne of the waterside benches and watch the world go by. In the harbor you can rent a boat, or go on some boat excursions to the Corfu town and to watch sea caves all around. It’s possible to fishing but my husband didn’t have luck. In the evening view from the harbor is very romantic.

The Square is the heart of Kassiopi and life revolves around it. There are a little well. From the square lead all streets which are full of tavernas, travel agencies, restaurants and shops…
There you can see local people who are sitting on the bench and looking what is going on.

Kalamionas is the main public beach in Kassiopi that can boast an EC Blue Flag. I must admit that other beaches are more attractive then Kalamionas, but this beach is good choice especially if you have small children. In the afternoon always is winding here and this can be very refreshing when is hot day.

This beach is the most inaccessible of the three beaches (Barbati, Kanoni and Kalamionas) due to some rock climbing being involved. But the most beautiful sunset is from Pipitos. There is a restaurant with the best view and it is very romantic to be here. It is good opportunity for making excellent pictures.

One of the most important religious monuments of Corfu is the church of Panagia Kassiopitra said to be built on the remains of the old temple of Kassiopos Zeus. The church was built during the first years of Christianity, was ruined by Turkish and rebuilt by Venetian.

Start from the square of Kassiopi and head towards the harbour and o­nce there bear to the left and follow the road that will start to climb fairly quickly and eventually turn into a track.
On the Bataria you will be the in crystal clear Ionian Sea and it is the best beach on the Corfu.
There are opportunities for the lot of water sports.

Kassiopi fortress is located above the main harbor. Across the church there are stairways which lead on the fortress. When the Byzantine Emperor Manuel Komnenus II ruled in 1267, the fortress of Kassiopi was the largest Angevin castle built in the best medieval methods. The outward wall being over a kilometer and have a few small towers, remnants of which can still be seen today o­n the hill overlooking Kassiopi. Right now the fortress is under constructions.