Dassia, Corfu

Advantages: Nice Quiet Resort, Very Friendly Locals
Disadvantages: Not much in the way of Kids Attractions.

The Resort Dassia is located at the Northern end of the Greek Island of Corfu. The resort is about 1 mile long, through which travels a very busy main road. All the bars, tavernas, restaurants and shops etc are fronting this main road, most of them being located to the right hand side of the road, heading north. Most of the accommodation is self catering studios and apartments, most of which have a pool, very few have a bar and reception. There ...
...and the Magna Grecia. The Beach To the left hand side of the road, heading north you will find several dirt tracks, these all lead down to the beach. These dirt tracks are very hard to travel when you are attempting to push a pram, so I presume the same would apply for those accompanying wheelchair users and those who have difficulty walking. You can be really cheeky and cut through the Dassia Chandris Hotel car park, which has a concrete path ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap
Disadvantages: Not a resort for clubbers

My partner and I booked a last minute holiday and ended up in the resort of Dassia. We were pleasantly surprised by ending up in a resort that offered us exactly what we wanted. If we fancied a romantic evening together we chose from a good range of restaurants right on the beach, all offering extensive menus and very reasonable prices. However when we wanted a more lively evening we wandered into the town centre that, even though does not have a ...
...and dancing flows freely! For even more action the resort of Ipsos is a mere 5/10 minute taxi ride away. The beach in Dassia is pleasant and clean and offers volleyball nets, pedalos and bananas/ringo rides. There are also a good selection of hotel pools, tennis courts, pool tables etc. The many scattered bus stops make trips to other resorts, e.g Corfu Town very easy, and of course, the prices are cheap. Overall I would recommend this resort to ... Read review

Advantages: wonderful hotel
Disadvantages: drinks cheaper at pubs over the road.

...My husband and I went to this 4* thomson platinum hotel last October for our anniversary and we loved it. There are 2 sister hotels next door to each other and have wonderful panoramic views from the restaurants, you can use the facilities of both hotels but I would say The Dassia Chandris caters more for the children. We stayed in the Corfu Chandris it also as apartments and bungalows set in well manicured grounds, the other hotel is the Dassia Chandris both set on the beach and views are beautiful!! The weather was glorious apart from one day rain. Bedrooms were large and airy with lovely 6ft size bed,tv,lounge area, mini-fridge(though drinks were expensive from here and the bar). Plus point was the safe was free. Bathroom wasn't that big but had all the usual, shower over the bath,vainty unit, tiolet and all... Read review

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Advantages: Quiet ( usually!)
Disadvantages: Some people may find the (small)hills a chore/problem

..., then a flat bit, then a steep bit at the hotel end. I am athsmatic and overweight, but I coped. It's not well lit, so if you go out at night, take a torch. 10.The resort. Dassia itself has a very pretty beach, but lots of the shops and bars were closed. Whether this was because it was near the end of the season, I don't know. The best gift shop was almost opposite the bottom of the Telemachos hill to the left - lots of belts outside. And Parasol Bar is really good - we managed to get to see some English football in there and the owner was great when I started calling the ref. of the game we were watching, some less than charming names! All in all, we had a great 2 weeks, Too many people are and were prepared to moan about this place - we were bothered by the internet reviews - but we were pleasantly surprised. One couple we met even moaned about... Read review

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Advantages: peaceful to relax in the sun
Disadvantages: Dassia is based on a busy road

...I felt I had to comment on the Island of Corfu after returing from amazing holiday, I decided to choose Corfu as I have travelled around Greece and been to most of the Islands but id never been to Corfu. When arriving we were taken to our hotel and I have to say I have never seen such a amazing hotel. We stayed in the Corfu Chandris in a little town of Dassia. The hotel was spledid with carpeted floors in the bedroom, which was a totally new experience. the meals were amazing. I would definatley recommend the Corfu Chandris to anyone whose up for a relaxing holiday in a amzing place. The resort of dassia itself was a little quiet to what ive experienced before however it was the best holiday ive been on in along time. Dassia is based on one strech of road with plenty of shops and restaurants, and a club for the more lively. The bus... Read review

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