09/07/2017
This is the village .....
Kassiopi is a lovely fishing village on the northeast coast of Corfu,Kassiopi Corfu Greece about 36 kilometers from Corfu town. frosini-gardens-front4Although the village has grown significantly over the past thirty years, the beautiful harbour and the village square remain largely unchanged. Kassiopi has something for everyone: a fine selection of beaches, plenty of bars, restaurants, shops and boats. Here the old sits comfortably side by side with the new and while you relax in the port you can enjoy the view of its Byzantine Fortress, the rugged coast of Albania and the comings and goings of fishing vessels.
Uniquely on this coast, as wel…l as the ubiquitous “tourist shops” and every kind of eating and drinking facility, there are banks with cash machines, doctors and pharmacies, internet cafes and supermarkets, a school and a church (where sightseers are welcome, as long as they respect the traditions), travel agents and a police station.
The village dates from around 200 BC when the king of Epirus realized the strategic importance of the north-east coast of Corfu. After the Roman subjugation of the island in 230 BC, the importance of Kassiopi is proven by the many notable hits including the emperor Nero who chose this place to build his baths while visiting the local temple of Zeus. At that time Kassiopi had even its own mint.
Nowadays, the Church of Kassiopi is located on the site of the old temple, built centuries ago by Kassius Zeus believers. Above the town are the remains of Kassiopi Byzantine Castle. The remains overlook the harbour and continue around the headland. Today the castle is mainly ruinous, but parts of the walls can be seen from the coastal road around the headland.
You can walk among the ruins and the top ramparts offer an excellent view of the Albanian coastline. Recent efforts are being made for its restoration.
Bataria Kassiopi Corfu: Bataria is a beautiful beach of Kassiopi, located 37 km from Corfu Town. Bataria is a small beach but it distinguishes for its wild beauty and perfect views of the Albanian mountains that make an ideal setting for your summer holidays.
Right behind the small port of Kassiopi is the magnificent cove of Bataria, an inviting area with crystal clear waters and shiny pebbles. The crystal beach has rough rocks and vast vegetation creating a relaxing and beautiful spot. The pebbled shore is covered by two rows of sunbeds and on the sides there is some space for those who want some privacy. Despite its close proximity to the village, Bataria keeps a low profile, away from the noisy crowds that one will find in other beaches of Kassiopi.
Sources: http://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/corfu-beaches/corfu-bataria_kassiopi.htm
http://www.frosinikassiopi.com/place/