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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => San Stefanos news and views => Topic started by: AdamG on April 08, 2008, 04:15:38 PM
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I thought it would be interesting to find out how many people on here have been to San Stef before.
Ill start,.. my first visit was at the tender age of 8, i think?! I stayed in an apartment block which has now been replaced by the Thomas Bay Hotel!! I have been back most years since staying at The Golden Sun, as it was called way back when, then Stamatis, and then further up the hill to the Olgas. I have also stayed at the Vicki and a an apartment by a pool further up the hill past the Therasa's, the name escapes me now though!!
Basically most of my childhood holidays were spent in San Stef so I have seen lots of changes over the years, but it still has that special something that keeps me coming back!! Something that other places I have visited just dont quite manage to do!!
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First stayed at Belle Vue in 2000 which are now being renovated by Casa Delphino and since then always at Teresa. Is the other place Kapetanios that you mention just up from Teresa?
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It might be actually, its on the next bend up the hill!!
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This will be our 3rd time staying in San Stef, but 8th holiday in Corfu (have also stayed in arillias, st george south and ag gordios).
We have previously stayed at the Perros and at a little apartment up the hill by the church (can't remember what it was called, but it was past a block of apartments with a nice pool!). this year we are staying at the olga.
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Hi all
This will be our 4th vsit to san stef, always used to stay at The Little Prince but this year we will be staying at The Kapitanios. We've had 9 great holidays on Corfu previously we used to go to sidari till it got minging. Havent been to san stef for two years, went to Stoupa on the Greek mainland 2 years ago and last year we went to Hungary as my parents live there, we visit once every year but decided to go twice last year ;D
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hi all , been to san Steph for nine years now. First couple of years to the Efi with Thomsons as it worked out cheaper with free child places etc.... since then have stayed in theodora (by tennis courts), moros (by tsaros pool) and Dimtra ... all with Noula at San Steph travel. Tried Kos last year.... but missed San steph so much...going back for a month this year... july 28 onwards... cant wait.
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Our first time was Paralia, then Olga, Mikalis,Bellvue several times.Back to the Olga for a few times more. After that Theodora and Garden Villas, Limani and Moros.Currently stay with friends Have stayed in Arrilas but prefered San Stef, now clocking up to about 16 years of hols in San Stef.
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This will be our second visit this year but I am sure it won't be our last, so I am not sure we are classed as regulars.
Mind you it is the first time we have visited the same place twice.
Fell in love with the place, wish we had found it sooner.
Stayed in The Athena Hotel last year but are staying in the apartments that belong to the Athens Bar oppisite the Aquarious Bar
Can't wait
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First visited in 1999. We stayed at Thomas Bay and immediately fell in love with the hotel, local people and resort. No particular order. We go twice most years and still love it as much as ever. We have also stayed at Kathy's Studios through Sunset Taverna, Vicky, Olga And Barras. This year we are booked into Barras, Efi and Stamatis. Unfortunately only two holidays!!! We have been 15 times before this year.
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I have stayed In San Stefanos only once which was last year at the Tereza appartments. We have been going to Corfu on and off for nearly 20 years and every year we spend at least one day of our holiday at San Stefanos. We are not going to Corfu this year but hopefully will be in San Stefanos next year.
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First went in June 2000 and stayed at Romanza, which was lovely.
Always wanted to go back but never did it until last year, and now have the bug !! Went in May (Romanza) and September (Teresa).
Now booked for May (23 sleeps to go !!!) and September x 2 wks for this year.
Can see myself going back year after year now, am addicted.
Sarah ;D
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went to san stef for the 1st time last yr and loved the laid back atmosphere, this is the 1st time we have stayed in the same place twice ;D , been to arillas and paleo , we love corfu
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This will be our 5th time. First was Argiris, at the top of the hill near Romanza in 2001. Then Romanza and the Athina twice. Staying at Olga's this year.
Watched the Athina being built in 2002 ::) ::) , never thought we'd be back the year after.
Tony.
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Its amazing how much the town has changed over the years but still it has that real "small and local" feel!!
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This will be our 3rd time in San Stef we have stayed in the Rose Garden previoulsy however this year we have booked everything independantly and are staying at the Fedra Mare near the church, can't wait!!!!!
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Hi
New to this site,first discovered SS in 1990 on push bikes from Sidari.
Actually only stayed there twice 1993, a little way up the hill before the Kap & then 2005 at the kapetanious.
This year really pushing the boat out 6 adults 4 kids from two airports at the Quietude.....query taxi & car hire combining both.
Bob The builder what did you think of Stoupa two recent visits were we think real greece!
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Some great opinions here and interesting to see San Stef growing on people. Now less than 2 weeks to go for us and still as excited as the first time. We have even been able to extend our visit to a third week. So looking forward to seeing friends old and new. That is one of the beauties of the place. You cannot go anywhere without bumping into someone you know.
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What`s a typical day for you regulars when you are in san stef ? Do you still find new things to do or is it relaxing by the pool by day and tavernas by night ?
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What`s a typical day for you regulars when you are in san stef ? Do you still find new things to do or is it relaxing by the pool by day and tavernas by night ?
We always have a walk every morning which we vary and spend afternoons at the pool. We also always hire a quad bike and go somewhere different - we even get lost and mnanage to find somewhere nice to look around.
Definitely tavernas by night and also the Aquarios bar as well which has a very relaxing atmosphere.
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What`s a typical day for you regulars when you are in san stef ? Do you still find new things to do or is it relaxing by the pool by day and tavernas by night ?
We always have a walk every morning which we vary and spend afternoons at the pool. We also always hire a quad bike and go somewhere different - we even get lost and mnanageTYPO alert to find somewhere nice to look around.
Definitely tavernas by night and also the Aquarios bar as well which has a very relaxing atmosphere.
JULES you really must concentrate. Your end of term report already looks shocking. ::)
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What`s a typical day for you regulars when you are in san stef ? Do you still find new things to do or is it relaxing by the pool by day and tavernas by night ?
We always have a walk every morning which we vary and spend afternoons at the pool. We also always hire a quad bike and go somewhere different - we even get lost and mnanageTYPO alert to find somewhere nice to look around.
Definitely tavernas by night and also the Aquarios bar as well which has a very relaxing atmosphere.
JULES you really must concentrate. Your end of term report already looks shocking. ::)
I really must start proof reading all my postings !! :)
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What`s a typical day for you regulars when you are in san stef ? Do you still find new things to do or is it relaxing by the pool by day and tavernas by night ?
We always have a walk every morning which we vary and spend afternoons at the pool. We also always hire a quad bike and go somewhere different - we even get lost and mnanageTYPO alert to find somewhere nice to look around.
Definitely tavernas by night and also the Aquarios bar as well which has a very relaxing atmosphere.
JULES you really must concentrate. Your end of term report already looks shocking. ::)
Yes - Jules - Naughty-Naughty!! Go sit on the Naughty Chair and suck a Lemon, while learning to spell!!
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What`s a typical day for you regulars when you are in san stef ? Do you still find new things to do or is it relaxing by the pool by day and tavernas by night ?
We always have a walk every morning which we vary and spend afternoons at the pool. We also always hire a quad bike and go somewhere different - we even get lost and mnanageTYPO alert to find somewhere nice to look around.
Definitely tavernas by night and also the Aquarios bar as well which has a very relaxing atmosphere.
JULES you really must concentrate. Your end of term report already looks shocking. ::)
Yes - Jules - Naughty-Naughty!! Go sit on the Naughty Chair and suck a Lemon, while learning to spell!!
Is that what Linda makes you do when you have been naughty? If so I bet your a regular visitor to the chair
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A typical day for us, who have been coming here many times since 1983, my Son was 4 years old on his first (our second) trip to San Stefanos (S S), and he is now 29 and bringing his son (aged 3) in 3 weeks time.
My kids grew up coming to S S, and my Son in particular, knows all the locals around his age very well.
From firstly playing with them as kids, to "Clubbing" in Caesars in Sidari as Teens and Adults with them.
S S, has this warm feeling that ''beckons'' you back, and affects all ages apart from those ''Lager-Louts'' afflicted with Club 18-30 syndrome.
Our typical day has changed over the years, initially we explored a lot more and know the top half of Corfu extremely well, so much so, that we rarely use a map when we drive.
We still take a trip to Corfu Town once a holiday for shopping and a meal.
We would take regular walks to the Harbour (and THE PRE-HARBOUR) area,
up and over the headland and around the local area, mixed in with relaxing on the beach.
When we first went in 1983, there were only 2 Hotels (Golden Beach & Nafsika - Nafsika had the only pool at the time) and 4 tavernas.
These were, the Barras (different name then), the Sunset, Manthos Taverna and Margarita's (attached to the Mini-Market). There were no Pavements, no Tarmac on the roads, just stones and dirt, no streetlamps either, you had to take a torch to go out!
One shop at the Mini-Market - now a supermarket (and Margarita's has closed and been replaced with shops).
Margarita's is/was next door to Summer Dreams Bar!!
These days we book for the best deal. We tend to use our S S holiday to "chill-out" and relax, on the Beach for most of the Holiday.
Depending whether we have booked independently (S/C), or via Thompsons (S/C or H/B), would dictate what we do for beakfast, something from the Bakers or the supermarket, lunch on the Beach would be a snack or bring food from the bakers plus fruit, or visit the Havana , Waves, Manthos, Mistral's or use the Athina pool snack bar, - worked on, just how we felt that day! We also spend the odd day by the pool as well.
We may do a boat trip or hire a car to do a trip out as well, and shop in Sidari occasionaly.
Evenings are spent in a Taverna enjoying a good Meal and conversation, or on to a Bar with music / entertainment - again, depending on how we feel that day!!
All-in-all a great way to relax, chill, de-stress, and re-charge the batteries before the dreaded return to work!!
We find that not only are the people of San Stefanos really great and friendly, it passes on to everyone around them and the visitors soon become the same.
Most people who book a holiday in this wonderful place have a similar outlook anyway so it becomes a really friendly place to be and conducive to making new friends and becoming one of the San Stefanos family!!
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What`s a typical day for you regulars when you are in san stef ? Do you still find new things to do or is it relaxing by the pool by day and tavernas by night ?
We always have a walk every morning which we vary and spend afternoons at the pool. We also always hire a quad bike and go somewhere different - we even get lost and mnanageTYPO alert to find somewhere nice to look around.
Definitely tavernas by night and also the Aquarios bar as well which has a very relaxing atmosphere.
JULES you really must concentrate. Your end of term report already looks shocking. ::)
Yes - Jules - Naughty-Naughty!! Go sit on the Naughty Chair and suck a Lemon, while learning to spell!!
Is that what Linda makes you do when you have been naughty? If so I bet your a regular visitor to the chair
Linda has been know to chastise me!! LOL