Nissaki Corfu

Nissaki means Little Island and hundreds of years ago that is what it was. On top of the island, now stands a Taverna. In years past, the local people worked on this island, shaping stones and local rocks bought to them by boat. The stones were used for building. After many years, the chippings falling into sea formed a ramp and eventually joined the land. Now there is a narrow road that now runs between the old island where the Taverna stands and the mainland. Nissaki has a small beach and is extremely pretty. The beach is a small horseshoe shape with fine pebbles, offering excellent swimming, although it can become a little crowded when daytrip boats arrive for lunch.

Nissaki straggles along the coastline and the various bays should not be confused. The beach and tavernas at Nissaki are next along the coast from Barbati and Glyfa and are just below the village centre with its church. The Nissaki Beach Hotel is actually at Krouzeri Beach.

This is the ideal resort for people of any age who enjoy quiet surroundings, heavenly views and the feeling of being part of a small and friendly community, and of course there is wonderful sea-bathing and snorkeling. Teenagers may find things a little too quiet in the evenings, but parents can easily rent a car to make livelier Kassiopi and Ipsos accessible, with a choice of evening entertainment.

Sand, fine shingle and rocky around the edges.

No public toilets, but the owners of the neighbouring tavernas will allow you to use their facilities if you buy lunch or a drink some time during the day. Sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented.

The beach is well away from the main road and the access road is a cul-de-sac, so no speeding cars can use it. Nissaki beach is small, but rarely crowded. The water shelves gradually and becomes quite deep, but the little bay is very sheltered. Rocks on either side make great play areas for older children and hide small fish and sea creatures in their pools and crevices, keeping kids busy and amused for hours.

There is a ramp on to the beach and a few steps from the beachside taverna.

The Nissaki beach area is kept very clean, apart from the occasional day when a strong wind has left seaweed on it, but this is soon cleared away. The water is clear and clean too. There are no sea urchins in the waters of the bay - it is only near the rocks that you might encounter one occasionally. Wear plastic beach shoes for extra comfort and safety.

Nissaki is quite spread out, on either side of the winding main road, and has only the church, school and local cafeneion as its centre. Footpaths and one lane lead down to the beaches, and two steeply winding roads lead up and away from the main road, into the hills that form the lower slopes of Mount Pantocrator. This is Corfu￿s highest mountain and is very impressive when seen from Nissaki. Cars can only go so far along these roads ￿ once they peter out, though, there are marvelous walks in the Nissaki uplands, with abandoned villages, ample wildlife(especially the flowers in spring), and incredible views that extend right into the mountains of Albania.

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Follow the main coastal road from Corfu town towards the North East of the island. Pass through Ipsos and Barbati, Watch out for the narrow roads and bad bends as you wind around the hills of the North East of Corfu. Nissaki beach is signposted on your right, take this turning, go slowly as like most of the smaller bays in this part of the island the road down to it is steep and narrow. Go all the way to the bottom and there is limited parking on the roadside.

Some evenings, a boat taxi service is available to Taverna Agni - 7 Euro per person return.

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Nissaki has several excellent tavernas, three close to the beach and two just above.

Taverna Anthi is located above Nissaki. The taverna is also open during the winter and this makes it a popular location for locals to meet. More information about Anthis Taverna can be found here: Anthi - Nissaki Corfu

Located just after the Aphrodite Apartments, as you go down to the beach.

This is the oldest taverna in Nissaki and has been in the hands of the same family for three generations at least.

'I Parea' is a small beachside taverna at the of the road, in Nissaki. It is well situated to offer good food while you enjoy the sea views over to Corfu town.

On the main road out of Nissaki there is Vitamins Taverna - which offers excellent sea views.

Thankfully, there are no nightclubs in Nissaki!
As you take the road down to the beach there is a small snack bar serving alcoholic drinks, this is on your left. On the main coastal road just outside the village past Aphroditie's supermarket there is another bar on the corner.

Nissaki has a large water sports jetty to the left hand side of the beach. It is a little climb over some rough ground, don't wear high heels!!!!
Water skiing, Wakeboarding, Ringo and Banana rides and Parasailing are available.
Tel: 0944752448

Near the beach, opposite the taverna, you will find the Nissaki Boat Rental. It is run by a young kind lad called Photis.
Tel: +30 936702188

Nissaki has one of the best gift shops in the area and is located right by the beach. Called 'The Loom' it is situated in one of the oldest houses in Nissaki, over 400 years old. The loom sells everything from olive wood pieces and ceramics to hand woven fabrics.

There are 4 supermarkets in Nissaki.
One just above the bay and three on the main road.
Aphrodities supermarket, the largest, is about a mile or so along the main road. This is a large (by Corfu standards) supermarket with a cake shop and bakery attached. Aphrodite will deliver larger orders to your accommodation. This delivery service includes the resorts of Kalami, Kouloura, Agni, Kaminaki, Nissaki and Barbati.
Tel: 26630 91201 she speaks excellent English.

There is an exchange and travel shop in Nissaki run by Emilios.

There is also a pool bar on the lane down to Nissaki beach. The swimming pool bar offers free use of their swimming and sunbathing facilities however you are expected to buy a drink and snack.

There is a card telephone on the main road just before Nissaki turning and you will also find one right by the beach. Cards can be purchased from local shops and supermarkets.

Nissaki does not have many facilities for young children although as you take the road out from the beach there is a snack bar with a pool table and some games.

There are no disabled facilities in Nissaki the beach has a few steps down to it and there are no disabled toilets.