The village of Kassiopi was named after the ancient Greek god Cassius Zeus. There are two theories about the origin of ancient Kassiopi. Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, moved the inhabitants from the town of Kassiopi in Epirus to make his military operations in Italy more effective, according to one theory, while another theory claims that the town was founded by refugees from this town after its destruction by the Romans, however many believe that Kassiopi was prospering since the time of Homer.

For many centuries, Kassiopi prospered because of its strategic position on the sea route and because of the temple of Kassia Zeus, which was the most important religious landmark of the island at that time. It also became a popular destination for wealthy Romans such as Cicero, Ptolemy and even the Emperor Nero.

This region captivates visitors at first sight and is blessed with hidden beauties in every corner. Walking among the olive grove paths, you can enjoy the view of the sea, blue skies and green vegetation.

It has a picturesque harbor, coves, with beaches separated by a green cape and the ruins of a Byzantine castle, preserving the traditions and charm of the prosperous village of the Roman era. The Byzantine castle of Kassiopi is the oldest castle of Corfu with its foundation dating back to Byzantine times (12th-13th century).