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San Stefanos news and views / Advice needed re water pollution
« on: June 22, 2011, 12:53:01 AM »
We have just returned from our second visit to Aghios Stefanos, first was in September last year.  We really liked the place and returned at the beginning of June.  Loved the surrounding area and walking about, lots of wildlife, plants etc to see.  Last time, on the road up to the Rose Garden, we looked for ages over the wee bridge and saw the turtles (terrapins?), a kingfisher, and a water snake.  This time we looked over the same bridge and saw nothing but foam, detergent pollution, presumably from the laundry.  This was the case each time we looked, over the fortnight we were there.  Obviously if this continues it will eventually kill the fish, then the other wildlife in the food chain and surrounding area.

We spoke about this to a couple of local people to try and establish who, if anyone, was responsible for prevention of industrial environmental pollution, but didn't get far.  I have since had a few suggestions to follow up (we took photos), but wondered if anyone on this forum could help with names. 

I am only too well aware that Greece has possibly more pressing problems just now, but this is an important issue and I would like to pursue it if possible.  If nobody does anything it will certainly get worse as it looks like the laundry is planning expansion.  This is a lovely place and as visitors I feel we have a responsibiity to do what we can to keep it that way.

Can anyone help with a local contact?

Thanks
Maggie

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Out and About / Thanks for Walks info
« on: September 30, 2010, 03:51:43 PM »
I'd just like to say thanks to whoever it was who put up the info on walks around San Stefanos on the main website.  It was our first visit and we really enjoyed almost everything about the place.  Some days it was a bit on the cloudy side, and we went off to Arillas (via two routes), Avliotes (back via olive groves from the juction down to the beach), and lovely walks around and about.  Although we'd probably have found some of this on our own it was great to have the directions, especially down the hill from Avliotes past the wee church.  We saw lots of interesting things - turtles, a water snake, a kingfisher, a huge toad, and a dead something we couldn't identify.  Lots of lovely plants too.  So thank you, whoever you are, you helped us to discover the area and get max enjoyment from seeing a bit more than the beach.

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Information and help please / How to amuse yourself in the Rain
« on: September 09, 2010, 06:09:12 PM »
Hi, after much anticipation we are off to SS tomorrow.  I've just looked at the forecast and it is not promising at all, 'chance of rain', clouds etc almost every day.  Any suggestions for how to amuse ourselves should the forecast prove to be right?  Nothing vulgar please ;)  And should I be packing my kagool?  Hopefully we WILL get the possible thunderstorm on Friday night/Saturday.
Cheers
Chocs

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Where to stay / Re: Where to Stay??
« on: July 10, 2010, 03:43:45 PM »
Hello, and thanks again to everyone.

After much agonising we've gone for the Teresa on the grounds of the view, I LOVE a really good view.  By the time got round to actually booking there were only the bigger apartments left which I gather are on the top floor and have splendid new balconies, so didn't mind (much) the extra cash.  Loooking forward very much to experiencing the delights of the area, and will certainly write reviews, but that's a long way away yet.  Understand England is experiencing a heatwave today, as usual we are chittering in the cold rain here, so a wee look at the webcam is nice to keep a body going!


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Where to stay / Re: Where to Stay??
« on: July 06, 2010, 01:32:36 AM »
Many thanks to all for replies. Unfortunately Perros not on the 'available' list, must be all booked up!  Better get moving and get it sorted. All replies much appreciated.

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Where to stay / Where to Stay??
« on: July 05, 2010, 04:33:42 PM »
Hi to all, from a newbie 

So glad I found this forum......Wanting to book a fornight in September in San Stefanos (self catering).  Only been to Corfu once years ago, we're big fans of Crete but would like a change and SS looks just the sort of place for us.  The only decision now is where.....  Have narrowed down to Tereza, Little Prince or Olga.  I appreciate everyone has their favourite, ideally it would be a decent sized room near to tavernas and beach, reasonable pool for actual swimming in, without any bar noise... I know, some people just want it all!  Would be very grateful for anyone's opinion on where to choose, prices all much of a muchness.

Many thanks and REALLY looking forward to the holiday. 

Chocs
(Edinburgh)

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