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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => San Stefanos news and views => Topic started by: lilly on July 13, 2010, 03:17:25 PM
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Myself and my husband have never returned to the same resort in all the years we have been holidaying. We had previously said we would never do this however that was before we visited Sans Stefanos in 2008.
There are lots of reasons for our return this August some of which I will mention:
The friendly and welcoming locals, nothing is too much trouble for them, we even got a lift back to our hotel last time from 3 w's bar because it was raining.
The vast amount of taverna's, enough for a two week stay.
The entertainment at the Condor bar and the quieter bars for a relaxing night.
The helpful shop keepers who do not badger you just to make a sale.
The holidaymakers that you get talking to were always friendly, no lager louts here.
Lots of accomodation to choose from to suit everyone, we are at Tsaros up the hill this year which won't be a problem for us but there are lots of accomodation that does not require a steep climb[ask Tony].
The beach, nice and clean,lovely views of the resort and the nice lady near Athina who always has a welcoming smile for you, one day on our previous visit to SS we paid for our sunbeds on the beach and within an hour the winds whipped up so we were unable to stay and she offered us our money back which was very nice of her.
The lovely walks to Arillis, the walks through the olive groves[very pretty] and the walk to Afionas via Arillis and stopping at the restaurant there overlooking the sea[Panorama restaurant] we had a lovely meal there and the lovliest wine ever which they make themselves.
Feeling safe walking about at night and the beautiful sunsets.
These are just a few reasons why we are returning.
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Ooooh shut up, you're getting me even more excited.......5 weeks on Friday.....bring it on!
I can deffo see us going back, we try to go on at least 2 hols a year, dont think I'd go to the same place twice in the same year but not knocking anyone that does.
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Yes just over five weeks to go for us too. :)
Counting down now ................38 days,
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we go to san stef three times a year staying at the terrasa hotel [one of the best hotels in our opinion]roll on september back to god country .yammas mike . ;D :o ::) :'( :'(
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I think it's the food and the Tavernas that I'm mostly looking forward to.
It's a bonus if a hotel's rooms are nice but all you do is sleep there.
My days mainly consist of getting up around 8.30am, half an hours swim in the pool. The day's usually spent lounging by the pool, swimming and reading books. Love having a couple of pints around dinnertime. We prefer the pool to the beach but will definately spend a couple of days down there I think.
I think we'll hire a quad (if I'm brave enough!)and go see the island and also probably book a boat trip via Noula. We've already sorted a taxi transfer so we should arrive nice and early at the Romanza and hopefully have an afternoons sunbathing ahead.
Usually go out at 7.30ish via a swifty in the pool bar for a meal and love finishing the night back round the pool bar
Aaaahhhh Heaven!!
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Well you won't be disappointed with the choice of taverna's and that is for sure.
We prefer the beach to the pool. On the days we go to the beach we usually get there for about 10am, do some swimming and relaxing, then we have lunch at Athina pool bar which is next to beach or Waves restaurant , a little more time relaxing then back to apartment for 2pmish stopping on way for a glass of vino, quick shower then usually go for a long walk stopping for yet more drinks on the way.
Another shower then out for evening meal and entertainment.
Some days we change the day around, walks in morning and beach in the afternoon with a lovely picnic.
We had a great time on the 2 seater quads type during our last visit, all the way to Kassiopi then back to SS then onto Agios Georgios North and through olive groves to Pagi. I prefer the quads type with the 2 seats next to each other rather than riding pillion.
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Is it easy to find your way round Lilly? I drive for a living here so the last thing I've ever wanted to do on hols is drive. The quads sound fun though. A customer of mine did it and he loved it. Do you get enough fuel in them for a good journey??
Cheers
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We had a map which we picked up from the hotel last time , they will probably have maps at your hotel or you can pick one up at the travelshop or at the actual quad bike hire place. Hubby is a confident driver[use to driving fire engines] but you still have to mindful of other drivers and keep your wits about you especially when approaching bends. Also slow right down on bends and corners. Before you set off have a practice around the village first to get a feel of it but you should be ok. From what I can remember you get a good tank of petrol but I think you have to fill it back to what it was before you return it, I could be wrong though but they will let you know.
Kassiopi was a nice place to stop for dinner/lunch around the harbour where you can see Albania so clearly.
Agios Georgios North in the opposite direction is a lovely resort[stayed there in 2006] for a nice spot of dinner/lunch then if you continue inland from there up the hill to Pagi which is a small village where some of the James Bond movie for your eyes only was filmed [the part where the car goes over the wall and into the cafe]. The cafe is still there and Spiros the owner is very welcoming and still trading off the memories of James Bond.
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Started coming to San Stef with my Mum and Dad - and when we had the children it seemed the ideal place. Have now been going for near on 10 years (apart from a break due to pregnancy and Bulgaria - enough said about that). Still enjoying it as much as the 1st time - within 5 mins of arriving we are totally chilled. Love the lazy days and lovely choice of restaurants in the evening as well as the friendliness of all the locals / other holidaymakers we meet up with. 3 weeks to go and will be there again - can't wait
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lilly you saved me a lot of time typing as everything you have put i feel the same we had a great time in may and roll on september when roy has talked me in to having a quad bike for the day roll on 17th september
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Hi all, we are going to SS for the first time on the 1st October, staying at the Athina half board, we usually hire a caron other holidays, but am intrigued about Quad bike hire, how much do they cost, and where from please. :D
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if i remember right it was 10euro for 4hrs or 20 for the day and its right by the athina hotel
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Hi Zoe, we went in September in 2008 and had a lovely time despite a few thunder storms but we simply sheltered in Waves Taverna on the beach.
I replied to your pm, well at least I think that I did.
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yes i did get your pm thanks we went in 2008 in october for the first time and caught the san stef bug then june and september 2009 now may and september this year we love it its more the local people we have met and the great friends we have made who are also on holiday so we will be going back next year as well :)
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Lilly,
You should have been a poet. Great description of a lovely piece of the island. Sadly not all people feel the same.
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Rod if everyone was exactly the same - life would be so boring!!
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Lilly
We did the same as you four years ago and will be back again at the end of this month.
We said we would never go back to the same place again. How wrong we were!!!! 8) 8) 8)
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Well said Lilly, we go back this Monday for our third trip for all the reasons you listed.
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Hi Loftyscot, where are you staying and do you always stay at the same hotel/apartments?
We are at Tsaros this time.
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Each year we have stayed at Olga's. Gone back there as my wife likes how Aristoula run's the place, there seems to be a large number of repeat guests and my 8 year old son loves her ice cream!
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That's so true - and funny - we said we would never go anywhere twice - the world is a big place - that was in 1982.
In 1983 we went to San Stefanos and been going back ever since!!
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Like LoftyScot, we have for many years stayed at the Olga with Aristoula and family. A very clean family run place. This year we have gone slightly up the road to Teresa and are looking forward to the 2 weeks there.
We have been visiting the resort now for 15 years and until the boys tell us they no longer want to holiday there we will cointinue to do so. If honest we possibly know more people there than at home, both Greek and English.
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I agree with all the reasons about going back, we have 19 days to wait now. We always stay at different accomodation in resort, this year we are not on a hill. the children love it here as well. :D
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if i remember right it was 10euro for 4hrs or 20 for the day and its right by the athina hotel
That sounds very cheap Zoe, I hope you're right tho, I'm trying to persuade my Mrs to hire one each this year and take the kids for a ride :)
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Can't wait to see Zoe and Roy in the Leather gear!! LOL
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no leather gear tony just a helmet lol!!! :)
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i zoe thanks for the p.m getting better ,hope to see you both in sep we could start a s/s hell,s angels chapter and burn some rubber me and carole on our ioo,cc and you and roy on you quad broom broom,.hope you both okay yammas mike . ;D ;D ::) ::) ::)
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hi glad you are feeling better dont know how roy talked me in to the quad bike but have decided as i am 50 in october if i dont do it now i never will but i think i will double check the insurance lol !! ;D ;D
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Zoe - always knew you were an action girl!! LOL
(Mountain climbing next).
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well we are staying at kapitanios but dont think we will need a rope and hiking boots but booked for may at tsaros so may need oxygen to get up that hill lol!!!
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Just a block and tackle LOL
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And possibly a Chopper and Hellipad
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Choppers and Tackles - wow Zoe you are in for a treat lol!!!!!!! ;) :D ;D ::)
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That takes it to a new level!! LOL
Zoe - you'll need a holiday to get over it!!
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best offer ive had all year lol ;) :) :)
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It'll get better yet!!
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Some grease and oil with a disreputable jelly may help :-[ :-[ LOL
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and photographic proof ! LOL
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Preferably on DVD with full sound effects ::)
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Just be careful when hiring quads friends of ours went on quad safari and she had an accident and damaged the quad and had to pay about 250 euros for the damage to the quad
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thanks mary but i have told roy he has to drive slow no bumps or pot holes and i want one with a box on the back so i dont fall off lol!!! :) :)
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Just be careful when hiring quads friends of ours went on quad safari and she had an accident and damaged the quad and had to pay about 250 euros for the damage to the quad
I hope you were not inferring the suspension!! LOL
Poor Zoe!! I can see this trip making the front page!!
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My first message on forum, returning to SS on the 10th Septmber till 24th Septmber. It is our 10th visit we are staying at Stamatis Apartments this year, we have previously stayed at Nafsica, Barras, Athina and Stamatis. We cant wait and am already getting very excited about the hols. We hope to get taxi from the airport cant face journey on bus. Hope to hear from anyone else who is staying them dates.
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Hi Val
Welcome to the forum.
Yammas
Yannis
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Hi Val and welcome to the forums. We will just miss you as we return home on the 10th
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and welcome from us as well VAL,
we will be there until the morning of the 13th, we are staying in the Thomas Bay Hotel so pop in and ask for us one evening,
love to say hello!!
Tony & Linda