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Title: The Islands
Post by: Buttons1 on January 18, 2015, 08:09:39 PM

We always stay in San Stefanos, at the Romanza. Last year we visited twice, we always have a car and now book direct with the hotel. Last year we drove around a lot and saw a great deal including the South of the island and Lake Korrisson (not worth the trip if I am honest).

So this year when we visit in May, we would like to take a ferry across to the Islands off the NW coast.

We are not bothered which one, but would like information on how we:

a) get there
b) places for lunch
c) places to walk to
d) best island to visit.

Thanks for any info you can give.

Jane
 :)

Title: Re: The Islands
Post by: tonyco1 on January 19, 2015, 02:30:14 AM

Quote from: Buttons1 on January 18, 2015, 08:09:39 PM

We always stay in San Stefanos, at the Romanza. Last year we visited twice, we always have a car and now book direct with the hotel. Last year we drove around a lot and saw a great deal including the South of the island and Lake Korrisson (not worth the trip if I am honest).
So this year when we visit in May, we would like to take a ferry across to the Islands off the NW coast.
We are not bothered which one, but would like information on how we:
a) get there
b) places for lunch
c) places to walk to
d) best island to visit.

Hi Jane
See Noula or one of the girls at San Stefanos Travel. http://www.san-stefano.gr/trips_boat.php
There are no bespoke ferries as such from San Stefanos, as far as I know, although Lesley who lives there may know better
However, the excursion Boats also double as a local ferry. The boats also serve Sidari.
The two most memerable trips, of the Islands are Ericusa the furthest Island away has two harbours and a heliport - a big Island so you can't walk it all in one day.
Nice Tavernas & a few small Hotels, lots of local villas and small-holdings.
I would suggest Mathraki and Orthoni - if they still run that trip as I heard it was going to be removed from the menu.
It's a two Island trip which was good value and you get to see a fair bit  of both. Nice Taverna at Mathraki Harbour and a lovely beach and church up the hill.
I hope this helps a bit
There may still be a local boat from Sidari that acts as a ferry for these two Islands, if the excursion's are cancelled.
Lesley at Corfu Selections would know this, PM her for more info.
Tony

Title: Re: The Islands
Post by: Buttons1 on March 07, 2015, 05:53:40 PM

Thanks Tony, we will pop into San Stef travel and ask! all sounds good though.