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Out and About / Well, what do you think?
« on: February 01, 2021, 10:39:28 PM »
Hello everyone, I hope all OK out there.
Now as the title implies I am throwing open a question to you all.  Am I mental (let me finish please), being foolish, or is it because I want to bloody look forward to something?  Oh the reason I ask those questions is because I have actually gone and booked my flights to Corfu!  Yes I've done it.  They are booked for the wife and I for the 10th June.
I do realise I am going to get different responses but that is exactly why I am asking you.  I want to know what you think and why.  I'll go first.  First of all I am hoping for some normality to resume by June (fingers crossed).  Secondly is for some reason I think once restrictions relax then there will be an almighty dash for flights to various destinations and therefore prices will go through the roof.  Most of all though is what I said earlier, I just want something to look forward to and dream of beautiful San Stefanos.  Over to you.   :)

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San Stefanos news and views / Latest Report
« on: September 16, 2020, 06:38:57 PM »
Hello all.  Just a quick update as my wife and I have been here a week now.  First of all I must mention the apartments that we are in, Fedra Mare.  They are fabulous, nipping clean, lovely pool area, unbelievably quiet, the hosts are professional and the group of guests staying here are all lovely and we all get along.
It has already been mentioned on this board but here we go again;
CLOSED - Nafsika, Thomas Bay, Acabar, Athens Bar, 180°.
The beach is relatively full throughout the day and Waves and Manthos are doing a roaring trade at lunchtime.  The Tavernas/restaurants are mostly full on an evening.  The bars such as Prince Bar, Star Bar and Condor are all busy.  Kamini, Aquarius, El Greco, Barras, 3 W and Bar 38 are all "ticking along nicely".  Prices are more or less the same as last year.  Most if not all owners of said establishments are pleasantly surprised of takings as they were worried at the beginning of the season.  The flight and airport experience was a breeze.  We both feel more safe here than we do at home especially as there has been a rise in covid cases in the North East.
Finally the weather ........... has been absolutely fantastic with brilliant sunshine every day with temperatures of 31°. However there is a thunderstorm predicted for Thursday night into the early hours of Friday and then bright sunshine again.  Take care everyone and stay safe.

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Best Restaurant or Taverna
« on: August 29, 2020, 04:00:29 AM »
I do realise that we "oldies" have done this previously but come on let's give it another go!  My four preferences are:

1. Olympia.
2.Fantasea.
3. Barolo.
4. Brusko.

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San Stefanos news and views / Cash or card
« on: August 09, 2020, 03:34:49 PM »
This is a question mainly for the people that have already visited San Stef this year or are there now.  Are tavernas and pubs taking contactless, what with covid, or do they prefer euros?

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Out and About / Beer o Clock
« on: August 06, 2020, 08:58:24 PM »
Sorry if it's already been mentioned but does anyone know if Beer o Clock is open this year.  Best curry on Corfu.  Lovely owners and staff are great.

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Information and help please / Fedra Mare
« on: May 17, 2019, 06:26:47 PM »
Hello all, I wonder if anyone can help me (I'm thinking you Lesley).

I have booked a fortnight in June with Fedra Mare direct and I'm trying to get in touch with them.  I booked last November and I have been trying to make contact to organise "pick up times" etc.  Initially I was dealing with Charitini via e-mail and telephone but I don't appear to be making progress as of late.

I hope someone can help.

Thanks.

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Out and About / Quads
« on: April 05, 2018, 08:36:06 PM »
Has anyone heard any news regarding the hiring of quads?  A regular visitor to San Stef was telling me that tourists were not allowed to hire them anymore.  He says it's a Greek ruling and not just confined to Corfu.  Is this true?

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Best meal
« on: March 14, 2018, 11:28:45 PM »
I know this has been done to death, what with the top three tavernas etc but I need to get into the San Stef food mood so I thought what better than to ask you all;

A) name your favourite food/meal.
B) why?
C) whereabouts.

Add anything extra like what drinks etc.  I suppose I'm attempting to kick start the forum for the upcoming season.  Come on, let's get going again!

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Out and About / Beware....
« on: June 26, 2017, 01:40:26 PM »
..the heat.  My wife and I are in San Stefanos at the moment and the Sun is unbearable.  I actually had a bad day yesterday because of too much sun and I have heard of others also.  I am quite a seasoned sun worshipper and it completely took me by surprise and floored me!  I hope I'm not scaring people, I just thought I would warn all you new arrivals. 
On other news, the village is fairly quiet but all the normal haunts are ticking over.  The rubbish is starting to pile up again!   >:(

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San Stefanos news and views / Kostas (Gravia)
« on: January 28, 2016, 08:18:52 PM »
Hello everyone.  My wife and I have gotten pretty friendly with the two brothers that run Gravia and last year Kostas let it slip that his girlfriend was expecting a baby.  We were wondering if anyone knew if he was a dad yet or not.  We would love to take the proud parents a present this summer so as much information as possible would be appreciated (boy/girl, weight etc).  I'm sure Lesley will know.

Thanks in advance.

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Out and About / Sidari
« on: April 16, 2015, 06:49:21 PM »
Don't groan everyone, I just have a couple of simple questions that you may help me with.  The wife and I are quite good walkers and we have done most if not all of the walks in and around San Stef.  I think I recall some forum member saying that they did the walk to Sidari.  If so, how long do you think it would take us to get to Sidari from San Stef?

Also can anyone recommend a nice taverna in Sidari that we could lunch at.  After our lunch with wine we hopefully want to get a taxi back to San Stef, is this a problem?

Thanks in advance.

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Out and About / Christmas in San Stef
« on: December 21, 2013, 01:42:49 AM »

I do believe this subject has been discussed previously so I apologise in advance to the regulars, however I would love to know what happens to San Stef in the Christmas time.  Honestly, I would like to know some certain information that others may seem strange or indeed obvious.

1. Is the village of San Stef still open/operating (any places still going) or surrounding villages.

2. Where do the people all go for Christmas.

3. What happens to their property if they are closed for the winter.

4. Could I or anyone else actually spend Christmas in San Stef (niche in the market me thinks, eh Jimbo).

Just some random but honest thoughts that I wanted to share.  I am sure you know the answers to most if not all Lesley.

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Where to stay / Rose Garden
« on: September 02, 2013, 09:41:07 PM »

Hi everyone.  The wife and I returned form the Algarve last thursday and one of the first things I did was book the Rose Garden for next June.  All I did was moan in the (lovely) resort of Lagos.  I compared EVERYTHING to San Stef, until towards the end of our holiday even I was getting sick of my whinging.

Dont get me wrong, the resort was nice as was the hotel but it just wasn't errrrrr well San Stef really.  The traffic alone outside our hotel left me gob smacked.  Traffic I ask you!  And the resort was absolutely jumping.  Every restaurant was more or less full.  There were people all over the place, some walking towards you others away from you, some people even traversing across you.  What's that all about?  A lot of tourists AND locals were queuing outside their favourite restaurant!  Can you believe that?  Well the wife was just telling me to shut up all the time.  I was like Victor Meldrew.  "You dont see that in San Stef", "not as good as San Stef though".  You get the picture.

Well no more I tell you (and the wife).  San Stef, I apologise for being unfaithful.  It was only the once, please forgive me.  Rose Garden here I come (for some peace and quiet hopefully).   :)

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Where to stay / Romanza Hotel
« on: July 08, 2013, 06:46:15 PM »
The wife and I returned on Friday just gone and what a wonderful time spent at the Romanza Hotel.  I was a little concerned about the hill as I have a "knackered knee" but I managed it quite well and it became easier as the holiday progressed.

The food was very good in the Romanza and the staff were perfect.  Thanks Katerina, Dimitris, Andreas, Speros, Eleni and Stella.

My only moan was not regarding the Romanza itself but the actions of some of the guests.  Let me explain.  I must stress the issue I am about to expand on was more irritating than a full blown problem to me and my wife.  There was a small party of five people who "booked" the same sunbeds for the whole of the two week stay.  I kid you not, the same five sunbeds!  We were going for breakfast at roughly 8:30 am and there were the "booked" sunbeds.  What then occurred was a domino effect where other guests started "booking" their sunbeds.  It was not unusual for anywhere between 12 and 20 sunbeds to be draped in  various coloured towels and not one single person present around the pool.  This has to be the most SELFISH act anyone can do on holiday in my opinion.  Even more annoying was the fact sometimes these beds were not being occupied until approx 11:00 and sometimes left unoccupied for most of the day.  Sometimes "owners" of the sunbeds would make a brief appearance and then bugger off to another pool down the village because they deemed it too windy around the Romanza pool.  UNBELIEVABLE!  It did not bother the wife and I too much (honestly) as we like to wander around anyway.  It would be a shame though if an infirm person was not able to sit or lie around the pool due to these SELFISH people.  Totally out of order!

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Information and help please / Corfu Town
« on: May 29, 2013, 12:07:43 PM »
Hello everyone.  Now the wife and I love visiting Corfu Town both by day and night as we love the place.  However, we struggle to find a decent pub and restaurant and invariably end up walking in circles and getting lost. 

Do any forum members know of any "hidden" places we could pay a visit to?  We are not too bothered about cost as long as it's not OTT.  Thanks in advance.

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