Kassiopi is one of the most uniques beaches in Corfu Town and combines a liitle bit of everything because it has an amazing landsape but as well a fair measure of history. Emperor Tiberius had a village here, and the village's sixteenth-century church stands on what is believed to have been the site of temple of Zeus once visited Nero.

Initial impressions are of a fairly standard resort with a small central sqaure at the intersections of the road that come daigonally from the coastal highway. It is only when you take the raod that curves north - west that you understand the beauty of the place.

Kassiopi Beach Guide

Type: The main beach is pebbly. The smaller beaches on the headland are of mixed type (rocky, pebbly).

Sunbeds: Yes. There are plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas to hire all around the beach of Kassiopi.

Facilities: On the main beach visitors can find showers, toilets and changing areas. However, these facilities can be found and in the other beaches around. Visitors can also use these of the restaurants and taverans, provided that the will have something to drink or eat.

Child Suitability: The main beach is child friendly asit is flat and away from the main road, the water however does become quite choppy on this beach due to the northerly wind that blows up in the afternoon, be careful when using lilos!

Accessibility: All the beaches in Kassiopi are easily accessible, but the parking areas will require a short walk.

Cleanliness and Urchins: Kassiopi beach is very clean and has been awarded with a blue flag. However, there are some urchins close to the rocks so you better be carefull.

Boat Rental: If you desire to hire a boat there is Filipos boat hire company in Kassiopi.

Water Sports: There is a diving school, to arrange a lesson and book you can go into the shop/office which is on your left as you walk down to the harbour.

What is there

Exchange: Tourist shops and travel centers are happy to exchange money for you, either travellers cheques or cash, there are many of these in Kassiopi. You will also find two cash machines here to withdraw euros, they are both situated near the fork in the road at the centre of the town.

Public Swimming Pools: In kassiopi there is a wide variety of pool bars that visitors can use, provided that they will buy a drink. Manu of them has also pools for children.

Post Boxes: There are several post boxes throughout Kassiopi. One can be found by the harbour and one in the main square.

Telephones : Card can be found in the main steet and around the main sqaure. Cards can be bought from the local shops.

Children's Facilities: There is a good playground for children in the centre of the town and many of the public pools have children’s pools also.

Disabled Facilities: Kassiopi is quite flat and there are no steep hills. Access is quite easy and there are not any particular problems.