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San Stefanos news and views / All change for Beachcombers Bistro!

« on: December 23, 2022, 11:21:36 PM »

For the benefit of those not on Facebook etc, Sue has today announced that she and Kimon are to retire from running Beachcombers Bistro. Sad news indeed, but obviously wish them a happy, healthy and well deserved retirement.
It will be taken over by Michalis and Hannah of The Hideout, which in turn is closing. What form the new Beachcomber will take we will have to wait and see, and again wish the two of them all the best in their new venture.

Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / 2022 Restaurant recommendations

« on: June 26, 2022, 04:21:23 PM »

Okay folks, so a tried and tested thread I’m afraid, but like many of you the wonderful fresh food in the village is one of the big attractions for us.
Now it’s nearly July hopefully everyone on here who loves the village will have either been or be getting near to a visit, some perhaps for the first time since 2019.
So for those who have been this year already, and others to update as they visit, which restaurants stood out for you this year and why? Brian

San Stefanos news and views / The 2021 season

« on: July 28, 2021, 08:19:28 PM »

So update on the village. We arrived Monday on Jet2 flight from east mids via Birmingham, staying at wonderful Fedra Mare. Lead passenger tested at airport, took 10 mins. Went up to Romanza for dinner last night, they are filling up with TUI guests now, 20 out of 32 rooms occupied, and more arriving. Village is getting busier, beach really busy today. Leo water sports doing a trade and all Thomas boats out as I write. Manthos last night was full, we called in for night cap and he had to turn people away as full even with his extended dining area. Certainly got the food, service and location right. Lunch at Manthos today and Beachcomber tonight. Happy days. Brian

San Stefanos news and views / Flights actually arriving

« on: July 03, 2021, 07:13:58 PM »

If it helps anyone looking at booking flights and independent accommodation, the below list is correct as of 3 July for flights actually having landed at Corfu in the last 7 days. My theory being if they are flying now they are less likely to be pulled from the schedule in the future:
Gatwick:
Saturday - Easyjet
Monday -TUI and Easyjet
Friday - TUI

Heathrow:
Everyday - BA

Manchester:
Saturday - Easyjet
Sunday - Ryanair
Monday - TUI
Tuesday - Ryanair and Easyjet evening flights
Thursday - Ryanair
Friday - TUI

Birmingham:
Saturday - Ryanair
Tuesday - Ryanair
Thursday - Ryanair

Luton:
Saturday - Easyjet
Sunday - Easyjet

East Mids:
Sunday - Ryanair
Monday - Ryanair
Thursday - Ryanair

Southend:
Sunday - Ryanair
Thursday - Ryanair

Liverpool:
Sunday - Ryanair
Thursday - Ryanair

Stansted:
Friday - Ryanair
Sunday - Ryanair

Bristol:
Wednesday - Easyjet

Edinburgh:
Tuesday - Ryanair
Saturday - Ryanair

San Stefanos news and views / Flight news

« on: July 01, 2021, 01:16:05 PM »

After booking my bargain £5 back up flights with Ryanair yesterday I was chatting to my neighbour, a Ryanair pilot. A couple of interesting things he said:
1. Ryanair purchased a lot of fuel last year when the price was low, it has a use by date and is too expensive to return, so that is why he believes Ryanair are flying so much compared to others.
2. He predicts low fares next year owing to a price war as many overseas carriers have had huge government bail outs which need to be paid back. I thought the opposite would be true and that by next year pent up demand would drive prices up.

San Stefanos news and views / Amber and what it means ?

« on: May 08, 2021, 02:26:24 AM »

So I thought I understood after today’s announcement that Greece being amber meant no travel for leisure. Even checked the gov.uk this evening to confirm. The wording on gov.uk being ‘you should not travel to an amber list country for leisure purposes’
Oh well, as expected holiday cancelled for 29th May, couldn’t self isolate after the holiday in any case.
The holiday I should say is a flight only with BA and accommodation at Anatoli. Well Peter from Anatoli emailed me within 2 hours of the announcement to check that we would not be coming and to move it to next May.
Waiting to see if BA cancel the flight for a refund, if not we will have to cancel for a voucher as per their terms when we booked it.

BUT - then receive an email from TUI this evening saying they are flying to green and amber and specifically Corfu from 17th May, book your holiday here type thing! What the heck is going on, that is contrary to government advice for travel to amber countries. Seems like confusion reigns!

Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Panorama restaurant Afionas

« on: August 13, 2013, 02:25:14 AM »

Just returned from our two weeks at the Romanza. As we hired a car for a few days we passed by a restaurant called Panorama in Afionas. We stopped for a look and the views were amazing so booked a table for that evening. Have to say the food and views at sunset were beautiful. Can highly recommend it if you can get there http://www.panoramacorfu.com/restaurant/index.html