Dassia beach is long, quite narrow and a mix of shingle and pebbles. The water at the beach is exceptionally calm and flat. The beach slopes gently and platforms have been built out to sea making Dassia a superb place to swim. The village has become a popular Corfu resort with a reputation for quality water sports including waterskiing, windsurfing and parascending. Hire a boat to explore the coves near Dassia.
It is on a flat coastal plain and is surrounded by low verdant hills that invite exploration by bike or car. Take small inland roads from Dassia through olive groves to discover more traditional, pretty Corfu villages. Dassia also offers a superb golf course and a pony trekking centre. It is well connected by buses and makes a good base for touring Corfu, exploration of the interior, and a boat trip to Paxos or to the Greek mainland.