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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Nafsika webcam
« on: June 27, 2020, 08:26:24 PM »
Nafsika Hotel no longer shown on TUI website

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Celebrity Lookalike
« on: December 06, 2019, 09:47:30 PM »
It's Jimbo (Jim Hawkins), looks like Jeremy Corbyn but a lot older and deffo not a celebrity even though he's a writer and a broadcaster.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Whats happenin'
« on: August 22, 2019, 12:28:25 PM »
Well we're into the last third of our holiday now.

Having a great time. Weather wise we had a very warm start, followed by a few days of wind before reverting back to the usual warm weather.

The village has been quiet compared to other years. There's definitely a downturn in tourism at the minute

Food wise we've had cracking meals at Zorbas, Both Yiannis restaurants, Barras, Fantasea and Manthos so far.
The new 180 bar is stunning but very expensive. We had 2 cocktails and a mocktail and it was €20!! Probs worth it for the sunset though.

We've also bought some lovely pottery from Hippopots that will take pride of place in our new kitchen.

This is our 2nd stay at Barras. We were originally booked for the Kappy but after staying here in May we changed it for a more central location. It's a great place.... The family are superb and the food is great. They do amazing lunchtime pizza!
The Greek night is superb and I'd urge anyone to give it a go.

The only downside has been the behaviour of some tourists to the resort.
The slow season has meant supply is outstripping demand.
Tui in particular have been offering some very cheap deals, particularly to Little Prince.

This has meant some more, how do I say this sensitively, chavvy visitors!

I know there were reports on Facebook of large groups swearing round the pools and being loud before we came. While we've been here there's been a group kicked out of the resort, also police called to a domestic incident that got out of hand.
I think the cheap prices have attracted people that wouldn't normally come.

Anyway it's onto the last 4 or so days.....we've got Greek night at Manthos tonight and Afionas on Saturday to look forwards to.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday Gav

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Whats happenin'
« on: August 21, 2019, 05:22:07 PM »
Yes, I guess we are all only a good an "expert" as the man you find on the net....  :D Others do the same for credit cards, but you also ignore the fact some people don't want to use them abroad, apart from which some places will charge you a lot locally for doing so! Martin Lewis is great at what he does, but is limited with a **** site that needs a bit of a revamp.  There are many others out there with just as good advice, but some people just think they know it all and don't want to learn...

All businesses in Greece must, by EU law, accept credit cards and are not allowed to charge extra for their use, although "the machine isn't working" is a  phrase heard occasionally.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Whats happenin'
« on: August 20, 2019, 09:49:07 PM »
No, getting cash in Agios Stefanos may be a little more expensive, but most other EU countries it costs nothing if using Caxton. FairFX charge for cash, but again nothing if used as a credit credit card. Cash is still king in Greece for now and in some place all you can use. You have NO on the spot rate exchange involvement with these, with Halifax you do and it's no good for cash at all...

Cash is King if you are a local business but a "no commission credit card" is King for the tourists, hands down winner. Read Martin Lewis website.
Why do you think the locals prefer cash, easy answer?

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Whats happenin'
« on: August 20, 2019, 12:38:04 AM »
Much as it pains me to say this, Waspman is an expert in this area. Halifax Clarity card does not charge for normal transactions, such as having supper etc., and I mostly use mine for that. Getting cash abroad is basically a very bad idea, so for cash either get it at home for the best rate you can find (usually TravelFX) or, as you do, take a prepaid card.

You can change GBPs to euros at San Stefano Travel, where the kindly, intelligent, helpful, knowledgeable and beautiful women (hope you're reading this Aline!) will charge 2%. We usually take maybe £200 in GBPs with us, becauseif you don't spend them you use them at home.

Why "Much as it pains me to say this" do you hold me in such so low regard?

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Whats happenin'
« on: August 19, 2019, 08:12:33 PM »
Just as well I asked Maggie, very useful to know as we rarely carry much otherthan the Euro card, thanks.
The ATMs we used, apart from the one at Tasty Corner seem to charge €3.92, I think regardles of the amount. The one at TC was €3 (different bank). The ATM in the airport charged the same €3.92. These charges are small compared to some of those made locally in the shops there!

All ATMs abroad are a rip off. Not only does the ATM supplier charge you a fee, typically €3.95 per transaction but most of UK banks also charge you.
On top if this, if you opt for the DCC (dynamic currency conversion) you will be charged yet again. Brits lose 125 million pounds a year on overseas ATM charges. Food for thought.
My advice, get an "overseas credit card" (ie Halifax Clarity) you simply cannot get a better rate.

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Where to stay / Re: Little Prince
« on: July 25, 2019, 06:45:29 PM »
Condor full English, the best.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Whats happenin'
« on: July 19, 2019, 09:52:37 PM »
Pete really works hard on his quizzes doesn’t he.

Rain here all day-first we have had for 3 weeks really.
Yes lousy exchange rate.

Got 1.114 exchange rate on credit card, Jimbo will understand

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Re: Mistral
« on: July 13, 2019, 10:27:15 AM »
Try the Mistral strapastrada, lovely

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Pound/Euro 2019
« on: May 16, 2019, 02:38:27 AM »
I didn't say you were wrong, George. I didn't quite get how they could sell at a better rate than the current one, unless they bought a load of cash at a much higher rate.
Always get my euros for Corfu when in Tenerife Jim, works out a lot better than buying at home.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Pound/Euro 2019
« on: May 15, 2019, 08:00:53 PM »
How? The base rate is 1.1524 today (15th May) - TravelFX is 1.1389
This is how Jimbo, use a Santander debit card at any Santander ATM in Spanish territory and you will get the best rate.
Remember, you didn't believe me once before and it cost you 20 euros. 200€ ÷ £171.63 = 1.1652

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Pound/Euro 2019
« on: May 15, 2019, 02:15:37 AM »
Currently getting 1.165 ( from an ATM)

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Re: Manthos Taverna.
« on: May 01, 2019, 04:09:05 PM »
Manthos was a great taverna. I remember one evening, a man dashing in and thrusting 20 euros in my hand. I think his name was Jimbo.

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Re: Mon Amour.
« on: July 26, 2018, 11:25:17 AM »
Anyone help with directions to the above from San Stefanos ?. Thanks for any replies peeps.

Give you directions when we see you in September John

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