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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Kassiopi
Spend 1 day for the harbour, castle and one beach; add a second day for a second beach or a short boat trip.
Kassiopi is a coastal village on Corfu’s northeast, about 35 km from Corfu Town. Its harbour, Byzantine castle ruins and several small beaches make it a compact base for a half‑day or full‑day visit, with easy bus or car links to the rest of the island.
- Country
- Greece
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (peak crowds, high heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 166 · Fire 199 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1–2 |
| Souvlaki (pita) | €2–4 |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | €10–15 |
| Water bottle | €0.80–1.20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CFU · Corfu International Airport
- About 45 min by car to Kassiopi via the coastal road.
Typical fares
- Green Bus Corfu Town → Kassiopi (one way)
- about €5, 45 min (check summer schedule)
- Taxi Corfu Town → Kassiopi (≈45 km)
- about €30–35
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village centre is walkable; local Green Bus runs hourly from Corfu Town (check summer schedule). Taxis and rental cars are available for trips to other parts of the island.
See and do
Known for
- Kassiopi Castle
- Harbour promenade
- Bataria, Kanoni and Pipitou beaches
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Corfu Town | Green Bus or car, about 45 min | ≈1 h round‑trip |
| Paleokastritsa | Car or bus, about 30 km (19 mi) west, 40 minCar or bus, about 19 mi (30 km) west, 40 min | ≈1.5 h |
Sleep
- Belmare Corfu hotel
- Family‑run hotel near Avlaki beach, 5‑minute walk to the harbour.
- Various guesthouses in Kassiopi village
- Small family‑run rooms within walking distance of the beach and tavernas.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-ŋ-NO-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-ree-STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee |
| Where is the beach? | Πού είναι η παραλία;POO EE-neh ee pa-ra-LEE-a |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus service is reduced in winter; check the timetable.
- Steep, narrow roads on the coastal route can be challenging for drivers unfamiliar with Greek islands.
Generally safe; stay alert for pickpockets in crowded spots and drive cautiously on narrow, winding coastal roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kassiopi yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kassiopi Castle
- Harbour promenade
- Bataria, Kanoni and Pipitou beaches
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Kassiopi: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Kassiopi, revision 5303125 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5303125
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kassiopi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.