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Where to stay / Re: Snakes.
« on: September 03, 2013, 02:01:48 PM »
I saw one, selling water melon on the beach, unpleasant thing it was.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: San stefanos 2014!!!
« on: August 02, 2013, 11:50:19 AM »
Works now for me.

Thanks.

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Where to stay / Re: Gay Friendly Accom....
« on: July 12, 2013, 11:47:30 AM »
A Jupiter? I may be wrong but I believe it is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine. A round flatbread with a pocket

I hope this helps.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Bicycles
« on: May 15, 2013, 11:12:55 AM »
There's a couple of bike hire places.

They do vary a bit, and think "basic Halfords", but they will certainly allow you to explore. If you are a keen biker you'll love it, for every up there's a down etc. If you are not hardcore you'll still love it, and the ability to explore that part of the island via road, tracks, & trails is great fun. When we go now we take our bikes with us, but for a number of years we hired the ones there to get out and about.

Cheers.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Dino
« on: May 02, 2013, 12:01:37 PM »
That is the end of an era.

He was always a rich source of information/stories/gossip and ouzo.

Hiring a car from him was always a hugely entertaining experience. The cars were always average, but it didn't matter because the paperwork transaction alone was worth it. Anyone who uses pre 1960's carbon paper and ouzo as business tools gets my vote.

The negotiations at the Pearly Gates would have been complex, but rest assured he'd be successful, and they would let him in.

That corner of San Stef will be forever Dino's.

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Out and About / Re: Beers.
« on: April 24, 2013, 11:49:39 AM »
Most locals drink the bottled stuff, and I may be wrong, but I also seem to recall it's slightly stronger than the draught equivalent, although I much prefer the draught.
Keep an eye out for the Ionian beers.

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Re: Spoilt for choice 2013
« on: March 21, 2013, 11:15:25 AM »
It is difficult, but on any visit, the ones I would make sure I went to more than once are:

1) Ilias (in Avliotes, but it counts)

2) Golden Beach/Fantasea

3) Ozzie Oils

Everyone should have at least one lunch and one evening visit to Ilias.


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Information and help please / Re: Micro brewery
« on: March 18, 2013, 03:31:04 PM »
Yes you should try the beer, and take a brewery tour if you can.
I'm a dedicated ale drinking, CAMRA member, and all micro breweries should be supported where ever they happen to be.
It was like a breath of cooling air over your shoulders on a hot and sticky night on Manthos' terrace when they came onto the drinking scene in Corfu.
As for styles, they're pretty good and do make for a good alternative to Mythos, Amstel, etc. etc. My only wish would be that they should make a really hoppy style IPA, with a strong Citrus flavour, which makes for a great summer ale, which even diehard lager drinkers would be drawn to.
Overall though, when I see The Royal Ionian beers available I'll go for them over the mass produced stuff.

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Information and help please / Re: Prices
« on: December 10, 2012, 11:40:41 AM »
Please don't go in any restaurant and ask to eat testis or you may find yourself in trouble :)

It is, or should I say they, are available, although I've near seen them on any menu, they seem to be kept under cover. Ask for Spaghetti Paparia, the staff will be very impressed and you'll see a large grin develope upon their face, and they may ask you what size you would like.

I know this thanks to my mischievous friend Dimitris at Fedra Mare, thank you again Dimitri.

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Where to stay / Re: Christina apts
« on: October 09, 2012, 09:51:50 PM »
When we've stayed with Christina in the past we've paid her extra for the use of the air conditioning, once we're there. Give her a ring or drop her an email.

Hope this helps.

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Re: Spoilt for choice 2012!
« on: July 11, 2012, 08:33:28 PM »
Elpitha was always our favourite too, you were there for the night though, but the atmosphere, food, and his music always made it worth it. When we were there last year Dimitris said he wasn't expecting to open this year, and I've noticed the whole lot, rooms and restaurant, are up for sale.

Shame.

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Where to stay / Re: Angela Villa
« on: May 29, 2012, 11:22:17 AM »
Hi,

We stayed there a few years ago now, I seem to remember we had the top floor with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a huge balcony at the front. Great location actually, and I seem to remember Gavin the owner was very helpful also.

In summary, a good option I reckon.

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We cycle that path every year, and due to last year's erosion, you certainly needed good control of everything; your bike, your nerve, and your bum. I don't mind saying it put the wind up me, which was a better option than the alternative!

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Top Tips for San Stef Newbies
« on: May 17, 2012, 11:48:27 AM »
Make the effort to get to the top of the headland between San Stef and Arillas, there's a couple of places along the ridge for a drink and something to eat nowadays. The views in both directions are worth it, and you can also fantasise about buying the parcel of land that's for sale up there. Don't believe Dimitris up at Fedra Mare when he tells you to request a little known Greek speciality, known as "spaghetti paparia", when out for a meal. Do have a Mojito, or two, in Athens Bar. Do have a Greek coffee and Ouzo, or two, in Kamini Bar.

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Re: Fresh fish
« on: May 01, 2012, 02:40:02 PM »
Fresh fish, oh yes fresh fish. How could I forget.

Last year we stayed in one of the Romanza Villas next to Dimitris and Hari up at Fedra Mare, and if there’s enough of you it’s a good option by the way. We had other friends staying  with Dimitris as well, so all in all we were a pretty big group of 11 adults and 3 children. Romanza Villas are big villas, with a good garden, a good pool, and a barbeque area, so it was obvious, we’ll have a barbeque, with loads of beer, loads of Greek salad from Kostos at Fantasea, (still Golden Beach as far as I’m concerned), and fish straight from the fisherman in the harbour. Simple, well, the first two were.

So two of us cycled down to the harbour at 9.00am, which was no mean feat following a very late night in Athens Bar, and waited for one of the fisherman to return with his catch. Whilst waiting I had a couple of Greek coffees which were excellent, and after only a couple of hours sleep had me ignited and ready for anything, or so I thought. With much pointing, Greek words, and ushering, the guy in the coffee bar alerted us to a returning fisherman. With hindsight I reckon he just wanted the two sick looking Englishmen away from his coffee bar because they were putting other customers off.

A very smiley fisherman, (he was probably just pleased he didn’t look like us), then asked in his very best Greek, how he could help us. We pointed at what we took to be a catch of sea bass and asked if we could buy them. He shook his head and proceeded to explain that we didn’t want those, but wanted these, and opened a basket containing smaller fish, and lots of them. “Salpa” he said and how many did we want? We were clueless but, 11 adults and three children, maybe 25? He shook his finger. At this point I was just starting to tire of the smell of fish and was having flashbacks of Athens Bar, and the two weren’t a comfortable combination. The fisherman, the coffee bar man, and all his punters, last saw the two green coloured Englishmen cycling up the hill in a zigzag fashion with 40 Salpa divided between them hanging off their handle bars.

“Salpa” we proudly announced to group as we arrived back at the villa. What happened to the Sea Bass they asked. Not quite sure we replied, but look here “Salpa”. Christ Almighty they said, how many have you pair of idiots bought? 40 we replied, 40 “Salpa“, and who’s going to help us prepare them? At which point 9 adults picked up their towels and headed for the sun, leaving  us with 40 “Salpa”, and three very curious children. I though at the quayside I’d tired of the smell of fish, that didn’t compare with my feelings some two hours later, knee deep in fish heads and fish inards, supplemented with wave after wave of nausea.

Time’s a great healer, and so is Mythos, and despite Hari next door assuming the forest fires must be bearing down upon the village, the barbequing of the fish was a success at least. A strong tasting fish, I found out later from little Spiros at Waves that the locals only eat Salpa in the winter, and that it can trigger hallucinations when eaten. I can report I didn’t have any when eating the little bugger, but had plenty when gutting and beheading him and his 39 mates.

In conclusion, go to see Manthos and his Sea Bass.

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