Dassia:
The word Dassia derives from the Greek word for forest. Aptly named because the area is surrounded by wood land and low hills.
The cosmopolitan resort of north-eastern Corfu is found amongst the picturesqe rolling countryside with rich with olive groves.
Dassia is one from the first sea side village that developed her tourist infrastructures.
Full of gift shops. And in the taverns of the area you' ll taste the traditional recipes of Corfu.
The night life is intense and full surprises.
A stunning white long sandy beach, but also there are and some small quiet gulfs that offer to every visitor of the area whatever he want.
Location:
On the East coast, facing Albania and the Greek mainland, 15 km North of Corfu Town and airport.
Position:
On the flat, narrow coastal strip backed by verdant wooded hills
General Description:
A twin resort with Ipsos, a mile to the North with much of the shops are in the small roads leading towards the beach.
A well-developed tourist area.
Dafnila is in a secluded, thickly wooded area, half a mile away.
Beach information:
A long but very narrow stretch of gently sloping shingle and pebble backed by olive and pine trees.
Flat aquamarine water, ideal for water-skiing and well-equipped for water sports; swimming platforms.
Entertainments:
Daytime: all water sports; parascending, water-skiing, pedalloes, banana boats and boat hire.
Evening: many bars, two discos and Greek dancing in many of the thatched tavernas provide variety.
Eating out:
Tavernas, snack bars, pizzerias, casual and mainly inexpensive beach bars and restaurants.
Public transport:
Very good bus service to Corfu Town; the "blue bus" runs half-hourly. Dassia is on the "green bus" long-distance route from Corfu to Kassiopi about 8 services daily.