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East Corfu coastline overlooking the Ionian Sea

Dassia

An Established Seaside Resort close to Corfu Town

About Dassia

On this page: At a glance   ·   Beaches   ·   Things to do   ·   Food & drink   ·   Where to stay

Dassia is an established east-coast resort close to Corfu Town, with beach access, hotels, restaurants and watersports. Development is spread along the main road and shoreline rather than around one traditional village square.

Its central-east location makes it practical for visitors who want a beach base but also expect to visit Corfu Town or explore north and south during their stay.

An established coast with different settings

Dassia includes hotels, beach areas and roadside services, so the exact address has a strong effect on the stay. Compare access to the shore with the property's own grounds and position. A hotel's restaurants or activities are property facilities, and non-resident access should be checked directly.

Coast, village and town outings

Kato Korakiana offers a separate inland village and gallery visit, while Corfu Town gives a more substantial cultural day. For bus travel, investigate City Bus 7 and its current timetable as well as the final walk to the accommodation. If you want to spend most days on the beach, choose by the actual shore access rather than the broad Dassia label. For an evening out, arrange the return before assuming that a late meal fits the last bus.

Getting around, beaches and evenings

City Bus 7 corridor; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.

Long east-coast beach.

Bars, beach clubs and some lively late-night venues.

Explore with our local guides

Beach guides: Dassia Beach; Dafnila Beach.

Ideas for your visit: Watersports at Dassia and Ipsos. Check the individual guide for the route and visiting details.

Planning links: Current City Bus routes and timetables.

Destination photograph: Liilia Moroz / Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Displayed cropped to fit; the cropped display remains under the same licence.

At a Glance

BEST FOR

Beaches, Families, Couples, Watersports, Car-Free Holidays, Food & Drink

ATMOSPHERE

Relaxed and easy-going.

BEACH

Long east-coast beach.

NIGHTLIFE

Bars, beach clubs and some lively late-night venues.

GETTING AROUND

City Bus 7 corridor; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.

CAR

Not essential locally; useful for exploring.

AIRPORT

Approx. 14 km

LOCATION TYPE

Resort

Beaches

Dassia Beach

A long sand-and-pebble beach with shallow water, extensive watersports, restaurants and established accessible beach infrastructure.

Dafnila Beach

A sheltered beach south of Dassia with organised hotel-managed sections and calm east-coast water.

Things to do

East Corfu coastline overlooking the Ionian Sea

Watersports at Dassia and Ipsos

Try popular watersports along Corfu’s busy east coast around Dassia and Ipsos.

Food & drink

Mi Mundo

Breakfast, brunch and daytime cafe in Dassia.

Cafe

Leonidas Grill

Greek grill restaurant on the Dassia-Kato Korakiana road.

Restaurant / Taverna

Red Dragon Dassia

Family-run cafe, snack bar and sports bar in Dassia.

Cafe

Café Bar Victoria

Cafe Bar Victoria is an all-day cafe and bar on Dassia Main Street, serving drinks and casual refreshments from late morning until late at night.

Cafe

Pizza Vasilis

Casual pizzeria in Dassia offering dine-in and takeaway.

Restaurant / Taverna

La Bonita

La Bonita is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Dassia focused on evening dining.

Restaurant / Taverna

Where to stay

Livadi Nafsika Hotel - Adults Only

Adults-only hotel in Dassia for guests aged 16+, around 300 metres from the beach, with 102 renovated rooms, outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and accessible areas.

Hotel

Tryp By Wyndham Corfu

TRYP by Wyndham Corfu Dassia is a four-star boutique hotel in central Dassia with pool, spa, gym, restaurants, bars and free breakfast around 100 m from the beach.

Boutique Hotel

Dassiaholidayclub

Dassiaholidayclub is a holiday accommodation in Corfu Town, included in the Corfu & Beyond Where to Stay directory.

Hotel

Red Dragon Exclusive Accommodation

Small Dassia accommodation around 100 m from the beach, with kitchen facilities, air conditioning, balconies, garden and an on-site bar.

Studios / Guest Accommodation

Amalia Corfu Hotel - Adults Only

Amalia Corfu Hotel is an adults-only hotel in Dassia, East Corfu, with an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and breakfast, around a five-minute walk from Dassia Beach.

Hotel

Primavera Hotel

Primavera Hotel is a family-run hotel with a pool in Dassia, East Corfu.

Hotel

Planning your
Kassiopi stay

Do I need a car?
A car is not essential for exploring locally, but can be useful for trips farther afield. Check your accommodation’s position and the route to the centre before deciding.

What are the beaches like?
Our individual guides cover Kalamionas, Bataria, Pipitos, Imerolia and Kanoni. Several are compact pebble coves; each has its own access and facilities.

Is Kassiopi quiet in the evenings?
Harbour-front dining, cocktails and music bars contribute to its sociable atmosphere. Check neighbouring venues with your host if quiet evenings matter.

Can I reach Kassiopi by bus?
Check Green Bus A4 and the operator’s current timetable for your dates, exact stop, last return and final route to your accommodation.

What can I explore nearby?
Avlaki and Kerasia have their own destination guides. Check the actual road or walking route before setting out; closeness on a map does not establish an easy walk.

Still choosing your base?
Compare the best areas to stay in Corfu, or find your kind of Corfu with our six-question finder.

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