Dassia holidays

A holiday to Dassia won’t break the bank with its quirky traditional eateries selling only the freshest local produce. Combine classic Greece with other Mediterranean favourites at Vinieri Bistro, who’s been ranked number one out of 33 restaurants in the area. You’ll instantly see why when your mouth waters over its legendary calamari followed by grilled swordfish. Andreas House Restaurant is just as impressive with its gyros dishes and magnificent sea views. Cheap eats are best found at the Family Inn Bar Snacks Cafe with its quick to bites of pizza and juicy burgers, the ultimate lunch venue. You won’t be hard pressed to find some English classics along the way either owing to the number of beachfront restaurants whipping up a typical fry-up.

If you’ve been seeking sands that sink between your toes, water that is clear as day and a jam-packed list of activities to match – you’ve come to the right place. Dassia has a booming beach scene featuring two rows of sunloungers for long tan-topping stints, boat trips for adrenaline-seekers and with no sand dunes in sight you can admire the Albanian coast from this breathtaking seafront. In terms of facilities, there’s a long list of watersports and a backing of bars serving up light Greek meals. It’s also a great access point for those who like to explore Corfu’s colourful coves. Day trips from Dassia include the Paxos Blue Caves and Paxi Islands – your location couldn’t be anymore mesmerising.

Don’t be fooled, there’s more than meets the eye with this sandy paradise. Although its hot climate makes it the ultimate destination for laid-back beach retreats, when dusk falls its nightlife is also worth a mention owing to its famed quiz evenings, karaoke spots and fine dining restaurants.

Visit Corfu Town: Fancy having Corfu’s bustling capital just 10 minutes from your fingertips? Featuring an old-world charm with narrow cobbled alleyways showcasing the finest Venetian-style buildings and historic monuments such as the St. Spyridon Church, culture vultures will appreciate its traditional ambience. Alongside its charming characteristics, the town is bustling with fancy eateries nestled among 15th century relics and there’s an archaeological museum for those who really want to submerge themselves in Corfu’s past.

Wet & wild watersports: Although the boat tours are one of the main attractions here, there’s nothing quite as thrilling as zipping around the rapid waves via jet ski or by paragliding. Dassia really knows how to pull out all the stops when it comes to water based fun. Feel the need for speed by hopping onboard a banana boat but hold on tight cause this one is bound to send you diving into the depths of the ocean. Or, how about water skiing? Now is the perfect time to check out a new sport and with diving centres onsite you can truly explore the underwater world of the Mediterranean.