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Assos is unique because of its geography. Unlike most Greek villages built into the side of a mountain, Assos sits on a small, curved peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. The result? A horseshoe-shaped bay of electric blue water, fringed by pine trees and pastel-colored houses with red tile roofs. assos kefalonia greece
A wide shot of the colorful houses hugging the isthmus, with the Venetian fortress on the hilltop above. [OPENING PARAGRAPH] A horseshoe-shaped bay of electric blue water, fringed
Here is your complete guide to visiting Assos, one of the most stunning villages in the Ionian Sea. It looks like a film set, but it’s gloriously real
It looks like a film set, but it’s gloriously real.
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You will see it looming above the village. The hike up takes about 20–30 minutes on a cobbled path through cypress and olive trees. The reward? A 360-degree view of the peninsula and the endless Ionian Sea. Built by the Venetians in the 16th century to protect the island from pirates, the fortress is mostly in ruins now, which makes it feel like a real exploration.