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Dassia (Dasia), on the island of Corfu in GREECE, was one of first villages on the island to be developed as a resort. Its main pull is that it gives guests the best of both worlds: proximity to Corfu Town, which lies just a 10-minute drive away, and a peaceful beachside location. It has grown into a low-key, family holiday destination, straggling both sides of the busy main road joining Corfu town to the northeast of the island. Most visitors stay in one of the large, modern, four-star hotels set in landscaped gardens overlooking the sea, but there are also rooms and apartments to let, plus a campsite. Dassia is quieter and more up-market than neighbouring Ipsos, which lies 2km (1 mile) north along the coast and is known for its lively nightlife, bars and discos

Dassia beach is about 200m long and 15m wide, and has been awarded a Blue Flag for cleanliness. Like all the beaches on Corfu's east coast, it is composed of pebble rather than sand. There are sun beds and umbrellas for hire, plus waters sports facilities, and the calm water is said to be particularly good for water skiing. It lies just a 10-minute walk from the busy main road, and is backed by two smart, modern, four-star hotels (the Dassia Chandris and the Corfu Chandris) at the south end, and by a string of bars at the north end. There is a long cement path that runs at the back of the beach and sun beds are relatively cheap though there are no showers or toilets. Doughnut sellers parade up and down for the peckish. At the southern end of the beach is a small, pleasant bay with a ruined Venetian boatyard, but it's a bit of a scramble to get there.
Dassia resort proper has a wide choice of restaurants and bars, though most offer uninspired tourist fare and chips with everything. Shops carry little else than tourist tat but the locals are known for their friendliness. There is relatively little in the way of nightlife, so many visitors hop to nearby Ipsos for a night out clubbing - about 15 minutes on foot and fabulous views along the way.

Dassia beach is ideal for kids, being a safe distance from the busy main road, and offering calm, shallow water for bathing. Water sports facilities include bananas and ringos, plus the more demanding water skiing, scuba diving, paragliding and boat hire. A 20-minute drive away, in Agios Ioannis, on the main road to Glyfada, lies Aqualand water park (website: www.aqualand-corfu.com), a vast complex of pools, giant Jacuzzi and slides, plus a bouncy castles, an adventure playground and a games arcade.Most visitors to Dassia stay in the resort's large hotels, and as many are on half-board, the local restaurants appear rather uninspired. However, there are a handful of tavernas serving standard Greek fare including freshly caught seafood, plus a couple of pizzerias and a Chinese restaurant.