Dassia is one of the first and most privileged tourist areas in Corfu. We are situated on the side of a hill with panoramic views of the sea, Gouvia marina, and nearby hills. Dassia, which means forest in Greek, is one of the first tourist areas of the island, and has been accepting tourists since the 1950ies. For this reason, it has one of the best infrastructures on the island, which includes better roads, public transport etc. Today Dassia has many hotels and villas, including some of the biggest and most prestigious hotels of the island. Many shops, restaurants, cafes and mini-markets cater to your needs. Dassia beach is quiet and accessible on foot, a few hundred meters away. Ipsos beach is 2.5 km away, also accible by public transport. Corfu town is near, at 12 km, a 25 minute ride by bus, or 20 minutes by car. Being centrally placed on the island, Dassia is the ideal location for you to start your daily explorations.

Directions to Penelope Apartment Hotel (correction of Google Maps)