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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => San Stefanos news and views => Topic started by: priestessuk on January 14, 2009, 04:14:50 PM
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we just starting to look for our sun holiday for 2009, got holidays booked of work for 28th of august,
my birthday hate being at work that day, dont go back to work till 16th of sep.
we done a search online as we like to be away from the hussle and bussle of the young, and this came up
we been to annalipsy on crete before and we love greek people so looking for a new place,
so here I am asking for help loads to read yet on this forum,
both hope to find help from you all
we both like to be near the beach last place was 30 minutes walk downhill !!!
cheers ducky
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we just starting to look for our sun holiday for 2009, got holidays booked of work for 28th of august,
my birthday hate being at work that day, dont go back to work till 16th of sep.
we done a search online as we like to be away from the hussle and bussle of the young, and this came up
we been to annalipsy on crete before and we love greek people so looking for a new place,
so here I am asking for help loads to read yet on this forum,
both hope to find help from you all
we both like to be near the beach last place was 30 minutes walk downhill !!!
cheers ducky
Firstly welcome to these forums.
As you can probably guess these forum boards are used by many freindly and knowledgeable people who will be very happy to help.
Firstly welcome to these forums. :)
As you can probably guess these forum boards are used by many freindly and knowledgeable people who will be very happy to help with anything you may need to know. :)
San Stef sounds ideal for you if you do want to be away from the hussle and bussle of young people. San Stef is a family resort. No lager louts for instance which is great.The local people are very friendly as are the people who visit year after year. The beach is lovely and clean and the sea is gently shelving. The resort does consist of some hills but as well there are lots of properties on the flat. Most of the ones on the flat are only a short walk from the beach.
Do you prefer hotels or self catering apartments as the resort does offer both?
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:-* thank you
so pleased to find help here....................
after the crete holiday, 30 minutes walk to beach, next to a main road ,planes every 30 minutes
3 ossie teans in room next door, plenty of drunk and late nights for them !!!!!
very relaxing holiday thank god for the pool and the sunshine......................
so now we check out places ,we found Ss via a tour operator but by the looks of it loads of you travel out with out,
not sure if we that brave yet
cant wait to find out more, like to be booked up soon
cheers ps we just checked airports seems nearest is birmingham as we are in north notts
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What about East Midlands Airport or Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster.
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Tour operator wise in San Stef we have Thomsons and Portland amongst others.
There are lots of book your own flights and apartments seperately places . Look on the link below for San Stefanos travel who have quiet a few properties to book independently. :)
http://www.san-stefano.gr/
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You beat me to it Jules, I was going to suggest East Midlands. My sister has flown from there many times and had no problems
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Yep, we flew from EMA last year, no probs whatsoever - even has an airside smoking 'cage' for us addicts.
As for accomodation I suggest a look at the usual interactive site http://corfu-info.com/main/san-stefanos-map.html (http://corfu-info.com/main/san-stefanos-map.html). As a rule of thumb the further away for the beach the more likely there is to be a climb, the exception being anything up towards the Romanza - that's near the beach and perched ontop of the cliff. Brilliant views but if you don't want the climb avoid. Shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to get to a beach access from anywhere in the resort.
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Hello there
Where are you in north Notts? we live on the border near Newark
As suggested East Midlands or Doncaster are the nearest for you
It all depends on if you want Self Catering or a Hotel holiday.
We have visited San Stef twice now and will be there again this year.
The plus side of self catering for us is the renge of Taverna's you can eat in, as you will see from this site we all have our favorites.
I am sure you will enjoy your holiday whatever you decide.
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Hi Ya Ducky,
I agree with all the above - we have been going here for last 26 years now and sometimes twice as it is the best chill-out resort known.
We have stayed in most of the self catering over the years, also travelled with thompsons many times as well.
"Private" Self Catering is easy and organised with a taxi from the Airport.
I advise get flights first, then check accomodation.
Most work on Mon-Mon some will do Fridays as well - but check first what day of the week configeration the apartments can do - before booking the flight!!!
Try Noula at San Stefanos Travel and go for the Theodosia Apts (we are there this year), or Theodora Apts / Efi Apts both on the flat a 5 or 10 mins from the beach. The Athens Bar has Apts close to the Beach and so are Leonidis Apts. Michalis and Manthos have Apt's easy for the beach as well.
Good bets from Thompsons are Barras, Little Prince, Stamatis, or any of the Hotels, Nafsika, Athina (on Beach), Thomas Bay (no kids), lots of choice if you don't want "a commanding View" walking up ''death hill''!!to get there.
(not really as bad as that - but can be a mission in hot weather). Perros Hotel also nice 10 mins walk on the flat!
Enjoy - your weeks are a good time weather wise as well!!
Tony C
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we are at warsop about 30 minutes to newark.
So how long from airport is the place,
just looked at the utube video wonderful !!!!!
we found a two weeks holiday sc for just over £500 good price??
had holiday dates conf. from work so now we can plan
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Whereabouts have you settled on for staying? We always go end of August/ beginning of September as well as the kids are usually back at school by then . At this time the weather is still nice and hot as well. Last year was the best we have ever had for the weather as well.
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we could fly anytime after 27th of august
as long as I am back at work for the 16th of september
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Tonyco 1..... where are you from? Duck/Duckie is a very well used endearment where we live. Obviously with a name like mine the term has that extra edge!
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Duck and Duckie are also from where I come from originally (Nottingham).
Not sure if Tony has just copied it from priestessuk or not who is from North Notts
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Tonyco 1..... where are you from? Duck/Duckie is a very well used endearment where we live. Obviously with a name like mine the term has that extra edge!
What Donald Duckie?
Hi All - Well I did copy it from Priestess - hadn't heard it for a while now!!
But My Mother was a (deep South) Cornish Girl and often used the phrase, my Mothers Sister married a Yorkshire man and moved to Staineland near Halifax where they often used the term as well, My Dad came from East Ham, where the Cockneys called people Ducky a lot. However I am a bit of a mish-mash!!
I was born in Singapore - Dad worked there for 30 years - moved to Ealing (London west), age 3 - now live by Heathrow Airport, always fly from Gatwick, (unless long haul) Heathrow flights too expensive!!
Most of my relatives live in Sydney Au. - we went there last winter - went to surfers paradise - Know what - we loved Aussie overall - but we'd rather be on our San Stef beach!!
The trouble is - My heart and Linda's too, will always have a bit of San Stefanos in it - (see - I can do slushy!!).
I don't know if you are like us - we do 2-3 holidays a year - every time I go somewhere else - I now always compare it to Corfu.
Most of the time other resorts never match up. They may be better in many ways but San Stef has a certain charisma and character that you just don't get elsewhere - nothing beats the genuine friendly welcome the village offers here - and it's such a chill out!!
What do you think?
Tony C
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Tonyco 1..... where are you from? Duck/Duckie is a very well used endearment where we live. Obviously with a name like mine the term has that extra edge!
Most of the time other resorts never match up. They may be better in many ways but San Stef has a certain charisma and character that you just don't get elsewhere - nothing beats the genuine friendly welcome the village offers here - and it's such a chill out!!
What do you think?
Tony C
Totally agree that wherever you might go it somehow never matches up to our San Stef. In many ways the place is unique in the way it can make you feel . The minute you arrive there you relax and settle in to the village ways which is truly amazing. I can't think of anywhere that would make you feel like this :) :D 8)
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For us true San Stef Lovers - that say's it all!! So True!!
Tony C
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Frozen Uk too true. We have a motorised 3 way port on our CH system. It has just packed up. Typical when icy gales and snow are forecast. Any one know a good CH engineer?
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We just had a new C/H boiler - Worcester Bosch fitted (3 months ago) with honeywell controls - so efficient and the best on the market -
fully pumped system installed by a great firm - really good price - bad news is you are too far away!!
Thinking of you freezing while we bask in Corfu-like winter heating here at Heathrow.
& Sorry that it was completely useless to you!!
Tony C
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I hope you get it sorted Don as you have said cold weather is due back again. We really must get a new boiler before ours packs in but at least we have central heating cover for any breakdowns. :)
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Just started to rain here in Cheshire and I've just washed the car - typical!! >:(
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I got home from work today at 1.30pm - (up since 04:30) intending to walk the dogs immediately as usual - weather not too bad,
Sods law - I fell asleep in the chair reading the paper, woke up at 4:30pm starting to get dark,
I split my wellies at the side of the foot, putting them on in a rush, so I put on the waterproof walking shoes,
rushed to the park with the dogs for the daily walk.
Now V/Cold biting wind - walked into the park - and found it was partially flooded - over top of my shoes as I tried to tip-toe through it.
Now I am cold with wet feet - (dogs didn't give a ****!), and it had to happen - Artic Rain - tropical fashion - got soaked!!
Going back - I got more cold wet feet - shoes were now an icy foot spa! Had to wash the dogs legs and hot shower to warm up!
Thank god I changed my Boiler - as the old Gloworm used to go out with any puff of wind and not re-light without a strip-down.
Now wishing I was on a certain beach and the sun was warming me nicely - if I could do my job in Corfu I would think about a move!!
Roll on the Summer - doe's anyone think we'll get a decent one this year in the UK? - Last year - Summer was a wash-out!!
Tony C
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Very cold here. Central heating still kaput. If these tradesmen are all struggling how come every plumber I phone take a sharp intake of breath and says "sometime next week mate."
Still on the cold, I left work this afternoon in the pouring rain and some woman waving her brolly about as she talked to her mate caught my coat with her brolly causing a large tear. I said "excuse me!" to whifh the reply was "**** *** before I stab you." Still waiting on our glorious constabulary. Bet she's well gone now!
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Poor you Don. She sounds a complete and utter s@@t. It was her fault and she made it sound like it was yours. Lets hope the police catch her before she carries out her threat on some other poor unsuspecting soul.
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"Brolly Attack" what ever next I ask. Is the world a safe place to be)
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Why do women always want to stab Don Up!!
At last count he had 32 knives and a Brolly sticking out of his back!!
Don - Time to change the aftershave mate - - - - Hi Karate is a dangerous one to wear - go back to Brut or Old Spice!!
Tony C