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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => Where to eat out in San Stefanos? => Topic started by: GeordiePair on August 12, 2013, 11:11:58 PM
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Just returned from our 7th visit of San Stefanos, albeit the last before that was 6 years ago - and, by far the best place to eat remains Ilias in Avliotes; great real Greek food served overlooking from on high the picturesque green valley below. Prices general the same as San Stef, but quality and portions better. Eat later than normal with the local people. If a crowd of you intend to go, call ahead to book a table and to give them a chance to prepare properly. Outstanding.
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Just returned from our 7th visit of San Stefanos, albeit the last before that was 6 years ago - and, by far the best place to eat remains Ilias in Avliotes; great real Greek food served overlooking from on high the picturesque green valley below. Prices general the same as San Stef, but quality and portions better. Eat later than normal with the local people. If a crowd of you intend to go, call ahead to book a table and to give them a chance to prepare properly. Outstanding.
We always visit Ilias for lunch when in SS, we really enjoy the walk from SS to Avilotes, this year during out 3 week stay we enjoyed 3 lovely lunches at Ilias. The food was amazing and like you say the views are so picturesque, always a relaxing atmosphere. Also love the sweets that you are given when you pay your bill. We have never been of an evening because we did not fancy the walk in the dark so I suppose a taxi would be necessary for evening visits. Next time we visit we will definetly book a taxi and try an evening visit to this superb tavern.
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Fantastic homemade pizza and a cold Mythos, or 3, whilst looking out over the valley. We always go by scooter but this year I'm determined to find the shortcut through the olive groves and walk up there.
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where is Ilias exactly? Thanks
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and do they open at lunchtime?
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Fantastic homemade pizza and a cold Mythos, or 3, whilst looking out over the valley. We always go by scooter but this year I'm determined to find the shortcut through the olive groves and walk up there.
Hi benson, we tried the short cut a couple of years ago which is up a short steep lane on the right at the crossroads, as we approached the few houses we were chased by a pack of dogs baring their teeth, frightened the life out of us as a few weeks prior to this not far from where we live we were chased by a pack of vicious dogs near a farm, never peddled so fast in all our lives. We had to turn back in SS and still ended up going the road way which is the way we always walk to Avilotes now, the scenic route put us off.
Debra, as you approach Avilotes turn right and keep walking a few minutes and it is on the right, opposite side to the pharmacy.
Julied yes they are open for lunch.
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The doggies are locked up usually, and if not they're okay if you talk to them. Sing "LA LA lal-la-lala" and they'll start dancing.
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Good food, prices, and views hope to go again.
Whilst in Avliotes we visited the church up the hill (if you get the bus the sign is on the top of the junction as you turn into Avliotes) IPERIAGIA THETOKOS ODIGITRIAS the views are stunning you can see the Diaponte islands and many other lovely views. Don't forget your camera!
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The doggies are locked up usually, and if not they're okay if you talk to them. Sing "LA LA lal-la-lala" and they'll start dancing.
Ha ha, thanks for the advice but there is no way that we will ever attempt to walk past them again, dancing dogs hey? ;D ;D
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Lilly, the dogs are lovely. They're only doing their job. If you pass by, they will accept that. If you talk calmly to them in a confident voice they will be less aggressive. Don't smile - that's a teeth-baring signal.
They just need to know that you're not threatening them, their children, or their territory, and they'll love you. As do we all.
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It's a lovely walk through the olive groves as it's so shady and peaceful. In fact the whole walk is beautiful. The dogs are a bit scary if, like me you are a bit wary of dogs!! Luckily I was with Jimbo and he is used to dogs and I must say they were fine and we just walked through and past them, no trouble at all and we have done the walk several times now and I am getting used to them! Try not to let them put you off going as it is a great walk.
You certainly need a cold Mythos at Ilias and some lunch. From Avliotes you can walk on to Peroulades (I think that's what it's called) where there is a great view and a taverna overlooking the sea - it even has some swinging seats.
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could you please give me an idea of where you go to take the short cut.never knew there was a way other than by road.
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I'm racking my brains as well as to where this short cut is.I've walked along the Arriles road turned left past the tennis courts and carried along
the Stouza road and turned right at the top but I wouldn't call it a short cut. Another route is to walk along the beach to the fisherman's house
and walk up the track from there but that's a bit of a hike and very steep.Come on someone enlighten me. ???
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For the walk through the olive groves, have a look at the online map link at the top of the forum page. As you go up the hill, turn right at Stamatis. At the 't' junction, turn left to follow the path up through the groves. I am not sure it is any easier than the road, but you may consider it more scenic in places. If you follow the road, you will at least pass several watering holes!
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The walk up through the olive groves and then through Garnades is wonderful. I shall draw a map-lette tomorrow.
Put repellent on if you are prone to getting bitten; there are lots of midges in the olive groves.
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Any jellyfish Jimbo?!
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About the same number as you find in West Yorkshire, Gav.
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Strange you should say about being bitten in the olive groves.I was told from a very wise mr kostas that mostingoes don'thang around the olive groves.regards short cut,have no clue.tennis court route,past football field is out of the way,and up from the beach down the nudie end is not realy a short cut.lovely walk though
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Not mosquitoes in the olive groves. Gnats. Or fruit flies.
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Thank you Rover for your directions I can see which way to go now, might try that walk in September if it's not too hot.At least it's all downhill on the way back.
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Hint. Get bus to Avliotes. Walk back downhill!
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Good idea,and it will help walk the lunch off.
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Its a brill chill walk,especially with some favourite music on your I Pod!!
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Reading this we must go again this Sept for a meal there...
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Reading this we must go again this Sept for a meal there...
It sounds like a place Kay and I need to go to, but only when we have hired a car!
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It sounds like a place Kay and I need to go to, but only when we have hired a car!
Don't need a car Bee the bus runs up to Avliotes.
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And then you can run back - all downhill.... LOL
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Thank you to everyone who kindly emailed me photos of Ilias taverna. I will let you know when webpages are ready. 8)
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WHEN YOU GET THERE TRY THE HOMEMADE BURGERS- NOT THE WAY I EAT REALLY BUT THEY ARE FANTASTIC,
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THE " FISHERMANS COTTAGE" AT THE END OF S.S. BEACH BELONGS TO THE GIRLS IN THE GLASS ART ,IT'S SO NICE INSIDE --BUT THEY WON'T SELL ME IT. :(
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We went to Illias for a meal end September, we got there around 8:30 pm.
There were three other tables of tourist couples there and a double table of six young (14-16 year olds I suppose) Local kids.
We ordered our meal, which incidentally was fantastic, Souvlaki, nice bottle of wine, very inexpensive as well.
However, the young lads were behaving like idiots, throwing food, generally misbehaving in an anti-social way, squirting Tomato sauce
and pointing at us and other customers, loudly making remarks in Greek, which were obviously making fun of us at our expense, and laughing.
The man serving the tables came and told them off, but they just laughed at him as well.
We just ignored it, but it was slightly uncomfortable, until they went off and loudly got up to some other mischief down below in the car park area.
It wasn't really a problem just annoying, and something we had not experienced here before, especially in Illias itself.
Would we go back, - - - of course - brilliant place..
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Sorry to hear that story, it's one of our favourite places for lunch or dinner, and never fails to charm normally.
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As promnised the link for Ilias for those whom have visited and those still to pop in. George, Ilias and the family look forward to seeing you...... http://www.iliastaverna.com wishing all a fab winter and see you next summer over here........
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Don't need a car Bee the bus runs up to Avliotes.
I would need a car or a lift, as it would be far too long to wait for the return bus. Much as I love the walk back (and have done it many times) I am not capable of doing it now :(
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Thanks for the link Lesley. Love going to Ilias in Avliotes. They are the nicest people and the food is terrific...... always a warm welcome. :)
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I would need a car or a lift, as it would be far too long to wait for the return bus. Much as I love the walk back (and have done it many times) I am not capable of doing it now :(
Bee,in September we caught the 11.15 bus to Avliotes,cost 1.50 Euros,Popped into Ilias for an iced tea and said we would be coming back for lunch.We then set off for a stroll around the village,even climbed up to the church,not for the faint hearted as the hill is very steep.
We then returned to Ilias for a leisurely lunch and caught the 3.30 bus back to San Stefanos and the time just flew by.
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Bee,in September we caught the 11.15 bus to Avliotes,cost 1.50 Euros,Popped into Ilias for an iced tea and said we would be coming back for lunch.We then set off for a stroll around the village,even climbed up to the church,not for the faint hearted as the hill is very steep.
We then returned to Ilias for a leisurely lunch and caught the 3.30 bus back to San Stefanos and the time just flew by.
I know what you are saying Dupnica, but I have so much pain even when walking a short way, I would be stuck sitting for a couple of hours waiting for that bus back. I'm hoping we will be able to hire a care for a few days and that will enable me to get to the areas I can't walk to :)
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Car Hire for a few days is always a good idea regardless Bee as buses of course are limited. Now there is plenty of choice with car hire as well in the resort.. So you can combine a day out perhaps over to Kassiopi or NE coast with an early dinner under the vines at Ilias in Avliotes.......
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Car Hire for a few days is always a good idea regardless Bee as buses of course are limited. Now there is plenty of choice with car hire as well in the resort.. So you can combine a day out perhaps over to Kassiopi or NE coast with an early dinner under the vines at Ilias in Avliotes.......
Yes I agree Lesley and as there will be the two of us it does cut the cost. I'm sure out of the 14 days we will be there Kay will want to see more of the Island so hiring a car is the ideal way. I love the drive along the coast road round the north of the Island popping into all the pretty resorts on the way. Having two drivers and with one being more used to driving on the *wrong* side of the road it will be much easier :)
We are so looking forward to our holiday next year and seeing you and everyone else :)
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As promnised the link for Ilias for those whom have visited and those still to pop in. George, Ilias and the family look forward to seeing you...... http://www.iliastaverna.com wishing all a fab winter and see you next summer over here........
Just looked at the website page - looks good Lesley,
we will go again and I'm there and Bee wants to go I'll hire a car for the day and take her....
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Do not get in a car with him Bee!!
Do you remember 'Wandering Hands' ??!!
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Truth is - - -I'll have to fight her off Gav.... LOL
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For all ilias taverna fans.....if you visit there web site,there is a voucher you can print off which allows you a free half caraf of wine per couple with main meal,lunch or evening..nice ehh
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We didn't venture as far as Avliotes last year, but having just clicked on the link to Ilias taverna it's a must for this year. Roll on September! Food looks fab and the wine offer sounds good! Plus it's all downhill on the way back!
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And you can get the bus there and back if you don't feel like walking.
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Get the 10:30 bus, wander around the village, then have lunch and walk back down through the olive groves. Lovely!
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The view from Ilias was a lot better before they built the large building in the square but it is definitely worth a visit . My husband and I used to walk there then after a few years we hired a car to get about but since he has sadly died and I am getting older ( driving out there does not appeal to me ) it is now the bus - well worth the trip!
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Day Off today for me, the sun was shining, the skies blue so to make my day perfect it was a lunch at Ilias Under the Vines (which are now coming through very nicely). Some friends staying in San Stefanos drove up to join me. As always the food and the setting wonderful. Oh I love summer and to have Ilias as our local tavern is just fab. 8)
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Lesley, you paint a marvellous picture, I'm green with envy at the moment, and really looking forward to spending more time there this summer.
The food is great, the location is great, and the brothers are great hosts. Can't wait.