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Title: What is Open
Post by: Glenn1 on June 15, 2021, 03:58:39 PM
Hi I, was wondering exactly how busy the village is and what and what isn't actually open.
We are due to arrive on the 15th July and was wondering if it was going to be like last year which was very low key
Thanks
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Rod on June 15, 2021, 04:56:18 PM
Hi I, was wondering exactly how busy the village is and what and what isn't actually open.
We are due to arrive on the 15th July and was wondering if it was going to be like last year which was very low key
Thanks
Glenn, let me tell you, if you thought last year was low key you should see the village now.  It's spookily quiet.  Through the day you hardly see a soul.  The beach today had about ten beds occupied.
However on an evening it is a little better.  I'll tell you what's open but even then just because they are open it still means they are only 20% full.
Manthos, Mistral, Waves, Mare Deus (Athens), Mango, Havana, Athens Bar, Hideout Bar, Bar 38, Silver Star, Australian Juice Bar, Casa Nostra (old Beer o clock).  Barras is opening on Saturday and all the supermarkets are open.  Hope this helps.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Rod on June 15, 2021, 04:57:53 PM
Oh, and El Greco.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Rod on June 15, 2021, 05:03:21 PM
Oh, and Tasty Corner, Yannis Gyros and the bakery.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Rod on June 15, 2021, 05:04:11 PM
Oh, and Gravia and Akrotiri.   ;D
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Evertonendo on June 15, 2021, 05:14:58 PM
Oh, and El Greco.
Hi Rod
Hope you are having a fab time :) Is the Condor Bar not open ?

Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Rod on June 15, 2021, 05:50:16 PM
Hi Rod
Hope you are having a fab time :) Is the Condor Bar not open ?
Look, is it on my list?  No.  So pay more attention.  Actually we were surprised that The Condor Bar wasn't open.  We spoke with the owner today and they indicated that it's not opening until Corfu turns "Green".
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Lesley on June 15, 2021, 06:13:07 PM
Far more open than 40 years ago when I 1st came..... out of interest why do a few guests need everything open? As there is a varirety of choice for the ratio number of visitors.. Oh and you missed all the pool bars which offer drinks and snacks for non residents too...... also opposite Express the Clothes shop and shoe place too...... you may have also missed the laundry is open this year, next door the Olive wood shop also open and Town Pizza too..... IMO it is better to have less open and have more ambience but all need to earn living even from passing trade.......
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Evertonendo on June 15, 2021, 07:17:42 PM
Look, is it on my list?  No.  So pay more attention.  Actually we were surprised that The Condor Bar wasn't open.  We spoke with the owner today and they indicated that it's not opening until Corfu turns "Green".
I suppose you cant blame them really :(
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Glenn1 on June 15, 2021, 07:31:00 PM
Thanks Rod for the information , hopefully things will pick up but to be honest I didn't mind that it was quite last year 👍
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Karen on June 15, 2021, 09:00:50 PM
Look, is it on my list?  No.  So pay more attention.  Actually we were surprised that The Condor Bar wasn't open.  We spoke with the owner today and they indicated that it's not opening until Corfu turns "Green".

Haha! Thanks Rod. Condor is my favourite as I like a good o!d boogie...but I don't think we are allowed to dance! I also like Bar38 and Athens bar too! :)
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: carl nottingham on June 15, 2021, 10:54:50 PM
Do we know if Glen is opening the aquarius bar enjoy a few drinks in there and Glen trying to sing
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: D@G on June 15, 2021, 11:27:34 PM
Do we know if Glen is opening the aquarius bar enjoy a few drinks in there and Glen trying to sing

Yes he is, should be within the next few days.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: David A on June 16, 2021, 03:58:31 PM
Haha! Thanks Rod. Condor is my favourite as I like a good o!d boogie...but I don't think we are allowed to dance! I also like Bar38 and Athens bar too! :)
I'm not so keen on the boogie myself, but very partial to their full English!
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Karen on June 16, 2021, 05:21:32 PM
I'm not so keen on the boogie myself, but very partial to their full English!

Haha! Oh yes!
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Rod on June 16, 2021, 07:05:24 PM
Do we know if Glen is opening the aquarius bar enjoy a few drinks in there and Glen trying to sing
I spoke with Glen today and he's only been back in Corfu a couple of days.  He didn't sound positive on opening anytime soon.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: WINKIE on June 23, 2021, 08:44:04 PM
Peli and Marias now open as is Vasia, and Barolo, according to social media.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Karen on June 23, 2021, 09:39:04 PM
Thanks Winkie, sounds good!
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Evertonendo on June 24, 2021, 12:42:21 PM
Is the government update of travel today ?  Its three weeks since the last update but I thought it had been put back to Monday 28th but social media seems to indicate it will be today.  I've got everything crossed (even my eyes !!)
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Karen on June 24, 2021, 12:47:13 PM
Is the government update of travel today ?  Its three weeks since the last update but I thought it had been put back to Monday 28th but social media seems to indicate it will be today.  I've got everything crossed (even my eyes !!)

It is today :)
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: David A on June 24, 2021, 02:18:03 PM
It is today :)
Please give us some hope at least.......!!
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Jimbo on June 24, 2021, 03:35:11 PM
There will be a further update to it on Monday, apparently.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Tredegar Boy on June 24, 2021, 03:56:27 PM
Malta and Madeira to be added to the green list apparently and possibly the Balearic Islands and some Caribbean islands

??????
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Karen on June 24, 2021, 06:19:14 PM
There will be a further update to it on Monday, apparently.

BBC news say they are expecting an update to the traffic light system this afternoon, not sure if that will include the double jabbed not having to quarantine, decision..
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Karen on June 24, 2021, 06:20:11 PM
Please give us some hope at least.......!!

There's always hope, David :)
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Lesley on June 24, 2021, 07:55:33 PM
Well if your packages get cancelled do remember if you can, and if you can also do all required from your UK Government there are owners open here with accommodation, the resort is open awaiting you, and transfers etc can also be sorted ...... so we all await what the UK says now, but if you can come then why not..... plenty of UK flights have been arriving since 15/5 when Greece opened for tourism.......
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Evertonendo on June 24, 2021, 10:30:50 PM
Well if your packages get cancelled do remember if you can, and if you can also do all required from your UK Government there are owners open here with accommodation, the resort is open awaiting you, and transfers etc can also be sorted ...... so we all await what the UK says now, but if you can come then why not..... plenty of UK flights have been arriving since 15/5 when Greece opened for tourism.......
Shhhhh Lesley, San Stefanos is Corfu’s best kept secret  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Evertonendo on June 24, 2021, 10:38:37 PM
Does Vicky’s have customers yet Lesley ?
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Lesley on June 25, 2021, 10:07:56 AM
Vicky's is with Jet 2 - so not until they start flying, we do though also cater for private guests with some arriving next week.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Evertonendo on June 25, 2021, 01:09:45 PM
Is the government update of travel today ?  Its three weeks since the last update but I thought it had been put back to Monday 28th but social media seems to indicate it will be today.  I've got everything crossed (even my eyes !!)
Well wasn't that a load of boll**ks !!
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Karen on June 25, 2021, 04:04:00 PM
Well wasn't that a load of boll**ks !!

I think it was expected, I don't know why..how come the balearics have been green listed and not the Greek islands?
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Evertonendo on June 25, 2021, 04:57:20 PM
I think it was expected, I don't know why..how come the balearics have been green listed and not the Greek islands?
Exactly !!
I feel so sorry for the business owners in Greece I think many of them aren't planning to open until they are 'Green'.  :-\
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Karen on June 25, 2021, 05:19:23 PM
Exactly !!
I feel so sorry for the business owners in Greece I think many of them aren't planning to open until they are 'Green'.  :-\

I think you're probably right...
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: WINKIE on June 30, 2021, 10:47:31 PM
Little Prince opening this week, bar and restaurant  ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Pat g on June 30, 2021, 11:07:22 PM
Yes had word from Little Prince (Mike) that when more people arrive they would open up, we have cancelled 2 holidays to Little Prince already this year, fingers crossed for better to come.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: WINKIE on July 01, 2021, 11:01:25 PM
Apparently Olympia now opening, one of my favourites  ;D.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: BAJ on July 02, 2021, 12:08:00 AM
Is that everywhere open now? Any one know if beachcomber is open?
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: eildan on July 02, 2021, 12:13:00 AM
Not yet.
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: Lesley on July 05, 2021, 10:22:22 AM
Up at Vicky's our pool and pol bar is now open - open also for non residents.......
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: BAJ on July 05, 2021, 10:37:12 PM
Beachcomber opening on Saturday
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: hobbes on July 06, 2021, 04:02:21 PM
Up at Vicky's our pool and pol bar is now open - open also for non residents.......

Woo-hoo-we can't wait to see you Lesley! Be sure to have a good look at Steve's forehead when we arrive-he now resembles Harry Potter's dad, as he had a drink related argument with a flight of stairs! I've warned him that a nice fresh scar will burn!
Title: Re: What is Open
Post by: BAJ on July 06, 2021, 04:09:39 PM
Up at Vicky's our pool and pol bar is now open - open also for non residents.......
Never been up to Vickys, will have to call in and say hello Lesley.