What to do in Kassiopi
With its dazzlingly pretty coastline of pebbly bays that plunge into glowing turquoise water, Kassiopi is perfect for exploring by sea. Looking inland, forested mountain slopes beckon adventurers. For history buffs and culture cravers, there's a wealth of heritage not far away in Corfu Town.
Rent a boat
Skipper your own powerboat (no licence required for smaller boats) to discover the delights of Kassiopi's rugged but lovely coastline. Between its sandy beaches, you’ll find tiny coves where you can moor for a beach picnic and enjoy a day of swimming and snorkelling.
Heading a few miles west from Kassiopi, you can land one the best beaches on Corfu at Roda, and explore the strangely shaped cliffs of the romantically named Canal d'Amour at Sidari.
Explore Mount Pantokrator
Rent a car to explore the forest trails of mighty Mount Pantokrator, which start only 3km (2 miles) from Kassiopi.
Climb to its 906m (2,972ft) summit for a panoramic view from its mountaintop monastery, and look over the whole of Corfu, across the Ionian Sea to the treeless mountains of Albania and the misty Pindos ranges on the distant Greek mainland.
Learn to dive
The calm, crystal-clear waters around Kassiopi are a delight for experienced scubanauts and novice divers alike, with some spectacular dive sites a stone's throw from the shore.
Dense shoals of silver fish swim close to shore at Kassiopi's house reef and around submarine cliffs and rock arches. Huge groupers lurk in underwater caves, and at Nissopoulo, a tiny islet just half a mile (1km) from Kassiopi's harbour, divers can swim above the wreckage of an ancient Roman trading vessel.
Go fishing
Kassiopi is still a working fishing harbour, so keen anglers can hop aboard a boat with an expert skipper who knows the best spots for catches like red snapper, grouper, amberjack and tuna.
Especially keen sea anglers can also discover cheap fishing holidays to Kassiopi in the off-season, from October to March.
Corfu Town
With its narrow lanes lined with old Venetian houses and 19th century café arcades overlooking a wide green park, Corfu Town – around a 40-minute drive from Kassiopi – is a delightful place for a day trip. You’ll find shops selling Corfiot lace and other handicrafts, as well as a huge array of places to eat, from the affordable to the high-end.
Visit the formidable Palaió Froúrio fortress for a spectacular view from its highest point, and pay your respects to Corfu's patron saint, Agios Spiridon, whose mummified body and silver coffin are kept in his elaborately decorated church in the heart of the Old Town.
