The once quiet fishing village of Kassiopi has developed into a vibrant holiday resort with a lively nightlife, offering many bars, restaurants, cafes and shops, and several beaches around the headland. Because Kassiopi has so much to offer, holidays here appeal to a wide range of holiday makers looking to get the most out of their Greek holiday.
The village squeezes between the foothills of Mount Pantokrator and the rugged headland, brimming over with houses which crowd the low slopes.
Red roofs and white facades peak out from amid the olive groves and woods.
Through the thickets overlooking the peninsular, the walls of an ancient castle struggle against the smothering ivy. Bellow, a garland of intimate coves and wide flat rocks adorn the margin. There are two main pebble bays with water-sports and the main shingle beach.
Across the azure sea are the blue mountains of Albania and caiques sail to and from the harbour where gaily panted fishing boats are moored.
Fishermen wash their creels and mend their nets leaving them in golden heaps along the front.
There are traditional sea-food tavernas lining the harbour with their fresh table cloths an d tempting menus as well as some lively bars for evening entertainment.
The main streets are abundant in all sorts of amenities, well-stocked supermarkets, bars, restaurants and souvenir shops where delicate hand-made lace billows in the breeze.