Ideally located in beautiful Dassia, on the east coast of Corfu. Encircled by showstopping views of the Albanian mountains and of course for Dassia beach, this area is relaxed and family-friendly. The area is home to many fancy hotels along the coastal road - some of them host cabaret nights and fun quizzes that non-guests can attend. Dassia town has all the amenities families could need, including shops, ATMs, cafes and restaurants.
Dassia Beach is a charming pebbled beach with amazing watersport potential. Guests can try out paragliding, waterskiing or even take a pedalo out onto the calm waters. Agios Nikolaus beach has rocky coves and a historic church nearby. It's perfect for those in search of wilder, more natural beaches.
Corfu, the second largest of the islands in the Ionian Sea, has plenty of Venetian influence in the architecture, as well as Byzantine. The name means 'a pair of peaks' as the island has two hills topped with fortresses that once defended the island from the Ottoman Empire. With cheerful locals and fantastic Corfiot cuisine, this island has everything you need for a fantastic holiday.
Corfu Town is made up of narrow, winding lanes, dotted with Venetian and Neoclassical architecture in ochre and burnt sienna. Visit Spianada Square, a space where locals congregate to catch up over a coffee - just off it is the Old Fortress. Built on the site of a former acropolis atop a rocky peninsula, visitors can walk up to the top for captivating views, passing a small chapel and museum along the way.
Famous Liston Arcade, with its promenade inspired by the Rue de Rivoli in Paris is also nearby. Made up of gentle arches with lots of cafes, the promenade is a perfect spot for people-watching with a coffee. There's plenty of tasty Corfiot food to try all over the island, such as bourdeto, which consists of rockfish in a tomato sauce with onions and garlic. Try pastralio, consisting of fried aubergine layered with cheese and baked with boiled eggs, pancetta or salami with a tomato and basil sauce.
A day trip to see Acheillio, the summer palace of Empress Sisi of Austria is a popular choice in Corfu. Located in Gastouri, the palace was created in 1898 and was inspired by Greek mythology in design. Around the historical palace there are iconic sculptures of Achilles, Hera and Zeus. The palace is encircled by beautiful gardens and has amazing views of the Ionian Sea.
Corfu famously has lots of glorious beaches to spend a day with your toes in the sand and a leisurely swim in the Ionian Sea. Aside from Dassia and Agios Nikolai beach, Agios Gordious beach is also close to the villa and has beautiful jade green water and sugary soft sand. The name comes from the church on the beachfront. The road that leads up to it is very beautiful, lined with olive trees and vineyards.