Kassiopi
Kassiopi
Κασσιόπη | |
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Clockwise from the top left: Limani (Harbour); View from Kassiopi Castle; Bataria and Kanoni; Church of Panagia Kassopitra; Canon at the harbour | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′N 19°55′E / 39.783°N 19.917°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Ionian Islands |
| Regional unit | Corfu |
| Municipality | North Corfu |
| Municipal unit | Kassopaia |
| Population (2021) | |
• Community | 1,147 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΥ |
Kassiopi or Cassiopi (Greek: Κασσιόπη) is a fishing village and vibrant holiday-making destination of Ancient Greek origin. It is situated on the affluent northeast coast of Corfu, Greece. Historically significant due to its strategic position overlooking the Corfu Channel, Kassiopi was fortified up until the destruction of its defences by the Republic of Venice. The remains of Kassiopi Castle still stand tall above the village and are of considerable archaeological importance. Its surroundings have largely been developed with luxury villas.