Kassiopi Beach - Corfu island - Greece

The main beach of Kassiopi is pebbles. The small town square is dominated by big-screen TVs offering football, disco bars do thump until dawn and karaoke bars do offer free shots for the get-drunk-quick teenagers - but it is all done on a smallish scale and nowhere near as dreadful as places like Kavos. There's still room for more traditional tavernas and quiet bars and regular visitors emphasize the relaxed friendliness of the locals. It has a pretty waterfront but much of Kassiopi village is thick with shops selling tourist tat. There are two large minimarkets and a couple of smaller ones. Four beaches, nearby Kassiopi, are reached by footpath from the headland but none are particularly good. In the main beach of Kassiopi there are showers and toilets. The others have no facilities and sea urchins infest the rocks but is a pleasant taverna on the headland. Better beaches can be found to the south at Avlaki and Kogevinas - about 20 minutes drive.
Boats trips leave from Kassiopi harbour daily for Kerkyra (Corfu town) and other beaches along the coast. The ruins of a castle overlook the harbour but there is not much to see as it was dismantled by the Venetians in the 14th century, though there have been some recent attempts at restoration.

Kassiopi Corfu

Beach location: Kassiopi is a chic, northern resort located approximately 35 km from Corfu town (Kerkyra) and accessed from the main northern highway. From the main road through the resort, watch out for (unofficial) finger posts directing you to the beach. Disabled access: Yes-Kassiopi harbour area is ramped and there is reasonably good wheelchair access to the beach itself (which is on the opposite side of the village).
Car parking: Municipal car park or park on roadside.
Food outlets/restaurants: Full resort facilities providing a wide selection of eateries.
Sand/pebbles/shingle: Pebble and shingle beach - somewhat disappointing for such an attractive resort. Sunbeds/umbrellas: Yes. Showers: There should be but on inspection the showers, toilets and disabled facilities were all locked and the life guard facility was not operating.
Safe for children: It can get windy here and the water gets deep quite quickly. Supervision of younger swimmers is advisable. Watersports: Maybe, Maybe not! Main users: Tourists.
Well cared for: Not particularly. For such a pleasant resort, the beach comes as a significant disappointment. (Despite the fact it has somehow acquired a Blue Flag!).
Mooring for boats: There is mooring at the harbour area but this is entirely separated from the beach area. Next to quayside/harbour: No. Storm drains/outlets into sea: None observed.
Natural shady areas: Kassiopi beach area is very exposed. Any other facilities: This is a medium sized, full blown resort with good facilities. Distance to main resorts: 0-1km depending on your accommodation. Public transport: Bus service and taxis. Blue Flag: Yes.