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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Latest Report
« on: September 23, 2020, 05:43:48 PM »
Well this is our last day in the beautiful resort of San Stefanos as my wife and I fly back to the (infected) UK tomorrow morning.   :D
First of all if you recall my original post I forgot to mention that Beer o' Clock is also closed.  However there is a new trendy cocktail bar opposite The Thomas Bay Hotel called Hideout that is very good.
We have dined at Gravia, Olympia, Fantasea, Yiannis Grill, Yiannis Gyros (opposite Silver Moon), Manthos, Mistral and Condor in the village.  We also visited Night Owl and Panorama up in Afionas.  I must give a special mention to Condor as it took me years to persuade my snobby wife to dine there.  It has amazing breakfasts (eggs benedict for wife) and the fajitas are the best that I have tasted anywhere.  It's still a bit not right eating your food when a mad DJ is shouting out quiz questions, but hey ho.
The locals are so grateful for the British holiday makers as they would probably have been struggling without us.
I am typing away and in the background an amazing thunderstorm is doing it's thing.  Thunder, lightning and rain but still very warm.  We have had a fantastic holiday and I can honestly say covid is being managed very well here and we have always felt safe.  We even did a day trip to Corfu Town where there were six of us on the mini bus with our masks on.  It was no big deal and we spent a lovely afternoon and a fantastic lunch in Belissimo (look it up).
All in all we are so pleased that we came and have already booked for next year.  Take care everyone.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Latest Report
« on: September 18, 2020, 09:02:31 AM »
Sorry about the news Rod, do hope this does not impact you too much, but thought it best you knew. It does not seem (to me) too bad. Enjoy!
Cheers geordieborn.  What will be will be.  We still have another week so we are keeping the UK restrictions out of our minds for now. ::)

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Latest Report
« on: September 17, 2020, 02:18:11 AM »
Thanks for the comments.  I might do another update later in the week.

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San Stefanos news and views / Latest Report
« on: September 16, 2020, 06:38:57 PM »
Hello all.  Just a quick update as my wife and I have been here a week now.  First of all I must mention the apartments that we are in, Fedra Mare.  They are fabulous, nipping clean, lovely pool area, unbelievably quiet, the hosts are professional and the group of guests staying here are all lovely and we all get along.
It has already been mentioned on this board but here we go again;
CLOSED - Nafsika, Thomas Bay, Acabar, Athens Bar, 180°.
The beach is relatively full throughout the day and Waves and Manthos are doing a roaring trade at lunchtime.  The Tavernas/restaurants are mostly full on an evening.  The bars such as Prince Bar, Star Bar and Condor are all busy.  Kamini, Aquarius, El Greco, Barras, 3 W and Bar 38 are all "ticking along nicely".  Prices are more or less the same as last year.  Most if not all owners of said establishments are pleasantly surprised of takings as they were worried at the beginning of the season.  The flight and airport experience was a breeze.  We both feel more safe here than we do at home especially as there has been a rise in covid cases in the North East.
Finally the weather ........... has been absolutely fantastic with brilliant sunshine every day with temperatures of 31°. However there is a thunderstorm predicted for Thursday night into the early hours of Friday and then bright sunshine again.  Take care everyone and stay safe.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Webcam 4/3
« on: September 14, 2020, 02:17:55 PM »
Sounds delicious Rod. Are you having a good holiday? :)
Yes thanks Karen.  I will give an update when I have been here a little longer.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Webcam 4/3
« on: September 13, 2020, 09:53:27 PM »
Love runner  beans straight from the garden. Just cut a lot of leaves from the tomatoes, hoping the remaining few will turn red. We grew a beefsteak type this year called black Russian, it was so tasty and not many seeds inside, very fleshy.
The wife and I had a mezze at Gravia this afternoon and their giant beans are delicious.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Webcam 4/3
« on: September 13, 2020, 09:49:56 PM »
people on beach now, with a dog??
Yes, it was a chihuahua actually.  We walked passed them today on the beach.  They had it on a lead and it was a delightful character, barking at the sea etc.  I know what you mean though.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Greek islands...
« on: September 08, 2020, 02:33:11 AM »
Our friends, a couple with their daughter and boyfriend have travelled down to Manchester today for their flight to Crete.  They have already had to change their travel arrangements twice due to covid.  The flight was for tomorrow.  They have just learned that Crete is now on the quarantine list.  They have had to cancel the whole holiday as the husband can't possibly quarantine due to his job.  They are now getting "blotto" somewhere in Manchester, having a one night stay and sadly heading back to Durham tomorrow.  Corfu tourists are lucky in my opinion.  Not grumbling like.

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I,m sure you will enjoy Trev, keep us posted if you can, on your thoughts of Kalami. We should have been in San Steff celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary today, unfortunately, Mrs Winkie had a fall, and suffered two compressed vertebrae fractures, so sadly had to cancel. Fingers crossed we can meet up with all our friends next year.
Oh dear, you must be gutted WINKIE.  Thoughts are with your poor wife.

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Tomorrow we travel to Corfu but not to San Stefanos and the Little Prince which l was told but to Kalami and staying at the San Antonia resort.  My wife tricked me but hey beggers can’t be choosers.
As we are hiring a car I’m sure we will visit for the day.
I'm led to believe Kalami is a nice quaint village.  I've never been personally.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Address
« on: September 05, 2020, 03:35:34 AM »
When you arrive you'll see that the address is of no matter, especially in a small village like Agios Stefanos - they don't even look at it.

If your code starts with the number that triggers a test for that day then off you trot for a throat swab.

Been twice since July and going again in 2 weeks time staying in delfino blu - corridor or no corridor  ;D
Good for you.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Arriving Sept 9th
« on: September 02, 2020, 09:48:51 PM »
Hello from San Stefanos 😎
We have been here since 28th August and it’s pretty much business as usual. A couple of places not open but unless you regularly visited these places previously you wouldn’t know as so many open. Everyone pleased to see you. Everything closes at midnight but that works ok too.
Lots of people around and plenty things going on. Apart from wearing masks in shops and supermarkets it’s just like any other time we have been. They are trying really hard constantly sanitising tables etc to make you feel safe. Let’s hope Boris doesn’t do anything drastic. Enjoy your time here. We are here until 11th.
Cheers Scottygirl, thanks for update.  Enjoy it while you can.

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Where to stay / Re: Fedra Mare.
« on: September 01, 2020, 02:15:13 AM »
Sounds lovely, have a great time Rod. We have Fedra booked for 2 weeks end of July next year, it will be our first time staying there.
Thanks, you will not be disappointed.  Beautiful apartments and a lovely family.

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Re: Best Restaurant or Taverna
« on: September 01, 2020, 02:11:07 AM »
Beachcomer - though I do think they need to vary the menu - it's been much the same since it opened in 2007.
Olympia - it's had it's ups and downs but has been consistently good the last couple of years
Zorbas - mainly for the atmosphere to be honest
Manthos - old and new

We do like Yiannis Grill and loved The Sunset when it was open - do miss that place.
I had the best bekri ever at Sunset.  I think I have spelled it right.   :-\

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Where to stay / Re: Fedra Mare.
« on: August 30, 2020, 02:49:56 AM »
I doubt Rod would have a problem  ;D

You are not wrong.  Gateshead lad through and through.  I am a 5 minute walk from The Angel of the North.

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