Dassia Corfu is a popular resort located between the villages of Gouvia and Ipsos, 13km from Corfu Town. It has a very lively and friendly cosmopolitan atmosphere. Right in front of the village is a beautiful beach that stretches for a couple of kilometers consisting of sand and pebbles. Dassia beach has a magnificent view of the Albanian coasts and the Monastery of Pantokrator. It is an organized beach with all amenities also including summer activities. Trees at the back of the beach provide shade to its visitors. There are small tour boats available for a short trip to the nearby beaches. Within Dassia beach, there are smaller bays ideal for total privacy.
The island of Corfu is one of the Ionian group islands. To the locals, Corfu is known under the name Kerkyra. It is a place with a long history and rich tradition. Its polymorphism is due to the many conquerors that arrived on the island through the centuries, including British and Italians, who left an evident mark on the local culture and architecture. Some parallel Corfu to Venice and Florence.
The Ionian Islands are located on the western side of Greece and are historically and culturally strongly connected to Italy with many evident elements of this. The architecture of the capital towns, including Corfu Town, Zakynthos Town and Argostoli, resembles a lot to the Venetian style as these islands were occupied by the Venetians in the medieval times. Another striking characteristic of Ionian Greece is the lush green nature and the aquamarine beaches with white soft sand. Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada are the most popular holiday islands. The Ionian islands also embrace an amazing music and dance tradition.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored. Holidays in Greece is the ultimate experience all year round. It offers a great pallet of experiences; the warm sun, the crystal clear beaches, the dramatic nature, the rich culture and the renowned hospitality along with the unique culinary experience of the Mediterranean diet.
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