# Assos Village and Castle

> A fishing village founded under Venetian rule on Kefalonia's west coast, with a large fortress built in 1593–1596 on the hill above the bay.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-assos/

A fishing village founded under Venetian rule on Kefalonia's west coast, with a large fortress built in 1593–1596 on the hill above the bay. A renovated stone path leads up to the ruins, so wear sturdy shoes; the village lies about 36 km north of Argostoli.

- **Nearest town:** Assos, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 38.3744, 20.5411

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Kefalonia and Ithaca: caves, beaches and Ionian harbours](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-kefalonia-ithaca/)

## Nearby

- [Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-myrtos-beach/) – 4 km
- [Fiskardo](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-fiskardo/) – 10 km
- [Melissani Cave and Lake](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-melissani-cave/) – 15 km
- [Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ithaca-vathy/) – 16 km

## FAQs

### Where is Assos Village and Castle?

Assos Village and Castle is in Assos, Greece, at GPS 38.3744, 20.5411. It is about 53 km from Lefkada.

### Can you camp near Assos Village and Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Night free spot camp, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Assos Village and Castle?

Assos Village and Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kefalonia and Ithaca: caves, beaches and Ionian harbours.

### What is there to see near Assos Village and Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia (4 km), Fiskardo (10 km), Melissani Cave and Lake (15 km) and Ithaca: Vathy and the Cave of the Nymphs (16 km).

### When is the best time to visit Assos Village and Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)