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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => Where to stay => Topic started by: Rob.tc on September 07, 2011, 11:52:06 PM
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Have booked into the Nafsika next July for a fortnight. First time we have gone half board in Greece but the cost of going half board was not that much more than self-catering. I believe that the half board option is a set menu, but you can eat off the main menu for an extra cost. Does anyone know roughly how much more the extra cost is? We don't intend eating at the Nafsika every night as there are so many other great places to eat - beachcombers, ozzy oil, mychica, etc, etc. but will eat there quite a few times during our time in Ag. Stef.
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Rob.tc we have never stayed at the Nafsika but the food there, especially off the set menu, is superb. You probably won't look further!
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Thanks Don. We never went to the Nafsika last year, too much choice in Ag. Staf and you can't get round everywhere! We will cetainly go back to beachcombers and ozzy oils but there are lots of places we didn't try, so will certainly be trying some of the places we have been to yet. Certainly looking forward to the food at the Nafsika but will also be sampling the delights of the other resturants in Ag. Stef.
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At the risk of being crucified by our hosts I'd say the food at Nafsica is the best in SS.
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Hi Rob we are also staying at the Nafsica in July stayed there last year and the year before but couldn't get in this year so stayed at the Margaritas. We too have booked for the same reason as you price! rooms are basic but clean worth booking a seaview the rooms at the front are said to be larger breakfast is again basic couple pieces toast , tea or coffee and piece of cake but you can pay to supplement ie full english was 4 euros extra. You get a choice of 3 starters and mains not much on the dessert front but if it's on try George's home made Baclava also couple of extra things on menu that you have to pay a little extra for. The staff are great very friendly some people find Speros hard work but he's ok
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At the risk of being crucified by our hosts I'd say the food at Nafsica is the best in SS.
After eating there i june I have to say I totally agree with jimbo. Would always strongly recommend Olympia, always make a meze from the starters menu. Superb.
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Hi Dibully we are booked for last week in July for a fortnight, will you be there then?
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We go on the 13th for two weeks does that cross over with you
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We go on the 23rd July so will just about cross over.
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Calling all ladies, photographic evidence seen that Billy Mouzkatis is working in Nafsica Restaurant this summer.
Nafsica will now change to being a throbbing hotbed of lusting ladies longing for his spicy Kokinisto.
Oh dear oh dear
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Will have to restrain the wife then ;D
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I have to agree with Jimbo - the food is simply gorgeous, with a taste all of it's own. Doing a week in apartment (just across from Nafsika) on 23rd July and then over to Nafsika on 30th July for one week. That way will taste other tavernas menus but I know from past experience, when I stay at the Nafsika I can't bring myself to eat anywhere else. Robc you will love it am sure. personally I can't wait - it s four years since I've stayed there - 2 years since we've eaten there!
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Cant wait to go!!
Have not eaten at the Nafsika before but if it is as good as everyone sais it is we are in for a treat ;D
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Hi Debra.
I didnt realise Spiros had an appartment also, stayed with him 3 times, booked direct with him.Dont think i would have been lucky though for this year as your in them.We are there the same time, staying at Peli&marias from the paper shop.
Also looking forward to the good food.
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I don't think Speros has any apartments detached from The Nafsika other than his own beachfront house.
There are 18 rooms in The Nafsika, Thomsons have 16 and Speros lets 2 privately, these 2 are on the top floor facing the beach.
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yes, i was wondering why he never mentioned appartments, not like spiros to miss out on a money making scheme.
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We have never stayed at Nafsika, but find ourselves eating there every evening! My understanding is (correct me if I am wrong) that he has a seperate menu for his residents. However all the food is fantastic!
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We will be staying at the Nafsica from 13th July for two weeks this is our fourth time and managed to get the last sea view room with Thomsons for next year.Yes the food is great think its Theodoras use of herbs and spices you do get a reduced menu for being half board with a choice of three or four starters and mains with a chance to pay a bit of a supplement for some other dishes off the menu never struggled with choice if George makes his Baklava for dessert its a must .Stayed at Margaritas last year which were amazing but got a great rate from Thomsons so it's much cheaper will still be spending plenty of money in the village having lunch etc.
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Yes, all the food is great. I tend to stick to same things, but hubby likes to work his way through the whole menu whilst we are there! We have tried other tavernas in our visits to Ag Stef and they have all been great, we just like the atmosphere and staff at Nafsika. We don't tend to eat until 10 pm so it is fairly quiet when we go there, which we like.
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Hi rilo57 - no Not Speros apartment - we are staying at Anatoli across the road from Nafsika - basic but fine and I like the old part of the village - we are upstrairs and has good sea view and very reasonably priced.
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hi i will be arriving in san steff on the 21st july for 2 weeks, cannot wait. Have u tried the new chinese resteraunt that has opened
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Lesley says the Chinese menu looks good.
Nafsika food is great - also try the Beachcomber Bistro for a brilliant but different menu!
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my last visit to nafsica was very enjoyable, i booked direct with speros, had good room with sea view.was dissapointed with the food, you get a choice from a menu, but the food tends to be of a lesser quality in many ways to the food you get if your a non resident.obviousley he has a tight budget from thomson for food he provides.even though i booked seperate, its the same menu as thomson guests.so its back to the apartments again, Pelie&Marias this year
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Yes- everyone has a budget in these times!
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Want to book the Nafsika up for our main holiday next June but are going to get a taster for it for a week in September just to make sure.
Can anyone let me know if there is a fridge or kettle in the room?
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There is a kettle but no fridge Sarah
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Thank you :)
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We're at Nafsika right now. You can have a bucket of ice any time you like, put milk in the fridge downstairs. We brought some powdered milk - which is fine if you know how to use it.
There are large coffee cups and glasses.
And a hair-dryer.
And superb food!
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Hope your having a good time Jim see you Friday
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The word "perfect" does not even start to describe the weather! Light breeze coming in off the sea, prices pretty much unchanged since last year.
We've been here since Monday night and haven't made it into the village yet.
Gillie ecstatic that Vasillis from Zorba's is now at Nafsika. Staff all lovely.
Mango Bar extended and Havana Bar remodelled - very smart.
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Hey Jimbo - lucky you! Fly out on 23rd - can't wait - am so looking forward to Nafsika - I LOVE the food. Have bene looking at the tmeperatures - it looks HOT! Thanks for the update - can understand you staying in the older part of the village, it really is the best bit I think. I love to mosey on to the beach past Spero's villa and trundle along the sea edge to the end of the sun beds just past the Havana and then settle - easy acces to the bars and the nude part :P ::)
Enjoy...................
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Jimbo & Gilly hoping to venture down over the weekend do you know where you mght be early evening say Friday or Saturday will try to find you? 8)
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..easy acces to the bars and the nude part
Debra - I always try to ensure both!
Lesley - sending PM shortly...
It is indeed very, very hot. The sea is flat calm and warm. Flip-flops essential on the sand. Now and then the red and blue disc or the paragliding 'chute drifts through the still air. At night the obnoxious sound of air-con units dominates the senses, apart from, I gather, Thomas Bay, where the frogs are holding their own X-Factor competition.
Finally met Tony Cox and Linda for lunch! After these years of on-line banter it was like a summit meeting.
Later, I saw Tony having a massage by a Chinese lady, his manly body caressed with sweet oils, flat on his back with his aquiline nose aloft, and a look of supreme relaxation on his face.
Such is the way the days pass, as always in the village, in sublime indifference to the cruel world outside.
Bliss, made all the sweeter by the knowledge that loads of poor souls will have to fly back the UK tomorrow, and we won't!
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Such is the way the days pass, as always in the village, in sublime indifference to the cruel world outside.
Jimbo -always so eloqent! Precisely the way I feel when I get there - I mosey around, swim, read on the beach, chat, eat wonderulf food, have a wee dram and sleep, the haze of the sun seeps into my soul and I can feel myself relaxing. The above statement ABSOLUTELY captures my dreamlike reverie of perfection. Hectic lives left behind for those precious days.
haha you are also cruel - one day it will be you flying home - the cruelest thing of all!
Enjoy
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Jimbos been at the LSD again
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Feels like a trip when I can lie on my bed and look through the balcony doors at the sea and islands!
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Whilst nude?
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After long years of practise I can look out of a window both dressed and undressed.
Impressed?
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After long years of practise I can look out of a window both dressed and undressed.
Impressed?
I can see him from The Romanza, not a pretty sight, too much hair, on the chin!!
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Well I can report that we did indeed meet Jim and the lovely Gillie.
Jim was great company - very sharp, quick of wit - and good fun!
Gillie of course is also very witty, she is a very youthful & fit looking "Golden Girl", (no offence intended), who most red-blooded men (including myself),
would still love to chase around the table, - - - if only it wasn't so hot in Ag. Stef!! (& of course Linda says she has an AK47 pointed at me).
However - a word of warning!! - Jim may be a working O A P - W (a member of the Order of Articulated Platinum Whisker)
- but he is still a lithe & powerful Ninja - type figure as well. As no male in the building was prepared to risk his wrath - we all behaved!
Hands-up!!! - - - He did indeed spot me having a massage from the Chinese Girl on the beach - - by god she is good!!
- very relaxing - I was deep in Pimm's o'clock land when Jim passed by.
We also met Jim & Gillie, (with Alan and Carole), for dinner and wine at the Nafsika one evening, (lovely meal!!).
Speros was most entertaining as usual - he recited some history of the village and it turned out to be a great evening.
Whilst there, Jim demonstrated the way to kill a snake - - no way will I risk taking him on now!! - - - Waspman beware!!!!!
Jim / Gillie - - thanks for your company, we all enjoyed the evening - must repeat it sometime.
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Does the Nafsika have safes in the rooms?
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No but they have safety deposit boxes in the restaurant. A few euros a week to rent.
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Thanks Benson!
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Hi Sarah. rented a safe deposit box at Nafsica for 2 weeks, Speros charges 20 euro but you get ten back at the end of your holiday.we didnt stay ther but its the same for everybody
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Thanks Rilo - thats a good price!
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no probs, as i said in another topic Nafsica is open longer than san steff travel if you need anything in emergency is handy
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Hi - can anyone advise if there is much wardrobe/storage space at the Nafsika and do you get plenty of coat hangers?
Thanks in advance.
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It's not huge. About average for a small hotel. I'm sure more hangers would be found if you needed them.
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Thanks Jimbo I thought I could rely on you to reply. I had better pack a few then!
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Not oodles of space. We found the number of hangers OK, but there's not an awful lot of drawer space. Two drawers below the wardrobe. However, we also used the floor of the wardrobe for T-shirts etc. We kept shoes in the bottom of the bedside table which worked fine. There is a good drawer in the "dressing table" piece of furniture and also a large cupboard, so once you've looked round and decided where to put stuff it's fine! I probably take to many T-shirts anyway!! Have a great time. We'll be back there on Sept 24th - can't wait. :D
Gillie
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Thanks Gillie I will take a few with me. Hubby likes to hang as much up as possible. ;)
I am getting really excited now - five more days at work!!!!
See you there.
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We arrive after 10pm at the Nafsika friday. Should we get a meal when we arrive or will we have to go out and get something to eat?
We stayed at the Thomas Bay a couple of years ago and didnt get a meal when we arrived.
We paid for 14 nights half board but got 14 nights but only 13 days of food.
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I'm sure that Spiros will feed you! We arrived at 9:45 in July and he said "Dump your bags and come down for supper." And great it was.
The restaurant is open until eleven anyway.
One hint for Nafsika is that if you intend to eat somewhere else one evening, tell Spiros earlier in the day. It saves them making salads and portions which they will have to throw away, and they perfectly understand that however good the food is at Nafsika, everyone like a bit of variety.
Not long now!
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Thanks Jim really looking forward to it now. Thanks for the tip will let Spiros know if we go out.
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I am so envious of you all!
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I'm sure that Spiros will feed you! We arrived at 9:45 in July and he said "Dump your bags and come down for supper." And great it was.
The restaurant is open until eleven anyway.
One hint for Nafsika is that if you intend to eat somewhere else one evening, tell Spiros earlier in the day. It saves them making salads and portions which they will have to throw away, and they perfectly understand that however good the food is at Nafsika, everyone like a bit of variety.
Not long now!
Hi jimbo,
Hope you have a great time, no doubt our paths we cross somewhere near the little prince!
Weather looking very good for next week, do you have a phone line to the Almighty because you always seem to get good weather!
Have a safe trip.
Andy
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Hi Andy
Send me a pm with your travel details!
Jim
P.S. Will do my best with the Almighty, but she's inclined to ignore me!
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Fancy calling Gillie the almighty!! LOL
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Jim and Gillie I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday. Sorry we didn't see you yesterday morning to say good bye.
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We didn't get very early on Friday. Very late night in Little Prince with Andy and Gill!!!
Bet you wish you were still here! The wind dropped overnight, and it's been beach weather again.
It was lovely to meet you both. :)
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Yes another few days would have been great. :( We did notice the wind had dropped before we left. Back to normality and the central heating is now on! It was lovely to meet you both too. Enjoy! :)