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NISSAKI - CORFU GREECE

Nissaki resort is 22 kilometers (14 miles) on the north east coast of Corfu town, and the airport, with outstanding views across the sea to Albania and across the Corfu Town on a clear day.  Nissaki, which means "little island", lies sedately beneath Mountain Pantokratoras, on the road leading to the resort of Kassiopi.

This undeniably beautiful spot is the perfect hideaway for a quiet and relaxing holiday, exploring the pebbly coves that slip into the crystal blue waters and watch the sun setting over the harbour in Nissaki village. The area has a few tavernas and local shops and the nightlife is very modest in comparison with its neighbour Barbati, and a world away from the full-on partying youth resort of Ipsos just a few miles down the coast.
Nissaki beach, or rather beaches, are small coves of sparkling white shingle, excellent for scuba-diving, with clean clear water ideal for swimmers. A favourite beach is at Skinos, several hundred metres further along the coast.

Walkers and bathers enjoy Nissaki resort for its protected and secluded position and its relatively unspoilt romantic feel despite its reputation for beauty and its popularity as a day trip destination for boats and yachts. A little effort on the coast path is rewarded with the discovery of further secluded rocky coves.
Hiring boats is a popular holiday activity, with beautiful Agni Bay a favourite destination. Nissaki has the option of visiting other much livelier resorts if charming Nissaki gets too sedate, or you are with teenagers with the mood to party.

Barbati and Kaminaki can be reached on foot and Kassiopi and Ipsos are short trips away by car. For a complete contrast you could explore some of the charming traditional Corfu villages in the surrounding hills. There are regular buses to Kassiopi to the north and to Ipsos and the fascinating capital, Corfu Town to the south.