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Topic: Pagi And James Bond
Forum: Agios Georgios
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nuffstrong
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Posted: 14 May 2012 at 2:59pm
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I was at Jimmy's Taverna in Pagi (near Agios Georgios NW) the other day and he was telling me about the filming of the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only. Apparently the car chase was filmed in and around Pagi so I thought I'd post a link to it on here. Roger Moore's Spanish sounds quite out of place but it's good seeing the Citroen passing Jimmy's bar in the movie. The whole area is well worth a visit incidentally. Agios Gergios NW has a beautiful sandy beach with just enough tavernas and Pagi is beautiful. If you fancy seeing one of the best sunsets on the island go up to Afionas, you'll be glad you did. Steve View Topic:
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Topic: First Time Visit
Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions
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JacquieF
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Posted: 29 Apr 2012 at 12:12pm
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If you pick your accommodation carefully, there is no need to tackle any hills (other than a really small incline) when you are in Kassiopi - some of the apartments are up in the hills, but the whole town is virtually level. It is a fantastic place for a holiday, with something for everyone - just enough going on if you want entertainment but many quiet, traditional tavernas if you don't. True, the beach isn't sandy but the water is beautifully clear and no sand to get everywhere!!! Roda is also a nice resort, and totally flat. Whereever you go, enjoy  ps. some good deals with Thomson to the Elizabeth Apartments in Roda at the moment - sadly I am now a Kassiopi convert so no good for me!
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Topic: A Question Of Kefalonia?
Forum: Kefalonia
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Francesca
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Posted: 28 Apr 2012 at 10:05am
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Hi GIlly. I have been all over the island with Nathan from Corfu for the last two days but now have time to answer you. There are many places you could stay. I would say Skala and Katelios to start. Sandy beaches. good choice of tavernas. If the children want wantersports go to Skala. katelios is quieter. But if you stay in Katelios you can go to Skala by boat or by car or by bus as it is only 6 kms along the coastal raod. The good thing about these resorts is that everything is within walking distance and the teenagers can go off on their own in a safe environment. If you want advice on accommodation let me know. kefalonia(at)agni.gr If you find a package holiday you like and want to run it pass me then let me know. You can look on the website www.agni.gr/travel.kefalonia for villas in Katelios. See Ismini, Fedra, Semeli, Aspasia, Konstantina, Alexandra, Melissa. You can google for them as well. For some apartments down by the beach in Katelios see the website www.kefaloniatravleguide.com and click through to accommodation section and then to Katelios.
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Topic: First Time Visit
Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions
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maureenandbrian
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 8:37pm
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Correct me if Ime wrong but Kassiopi goes from the port area and goes uphill, and the beaches arnt the best no real sandy ones but some great places to eat some of the best on the island.
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Topic: Eriva Apartments
Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon
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Deedee
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Posted: 18 Apr 2012 at 3:28pm
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[QUOTE=Fizz40] Thank you for your advice. Not been to Acharavi before but went to Kalami 2 years ago and also been to Kassioppi and St Georges Sth over the years. Kalami was definately my favorite place - so relaxing! Hopefully will take a trip there in June but looking forward to seeing Roda too. I'm counting down the weeks  [/QUOTE]
Hello Fizz40
Kalami is relaxing isn't it, it's a place to be rather than do. The occasional urge to do anything remotely energetic just seems to dissolve away. 
Acharavi is not quite as pretty as Kalami (in my opinion) and you probably won't see the same amount & variety of sea traffic. However, Acharavi is rather larger and mostly flat. You will find much more choice of places to eat & drink in Acharavi, consequently prices are likely to be generally cheaper than in Kalami. You'll also find larger supermarkets and a greater selection of other shops. Acharavi also has a sandy beach and I imagine that access to the local bus services & taxis will be rather easier than it is in Kalami.
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Topic: Help With Holiday
Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions
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SusieH
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Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 2:51pm
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We have been several times to Haraki on Rhodes Great small coastal village, traditional food, cosmopolitan visitors, certainly Brits are usually in the minority Good bus service to Rhodes town several good excusions and car hire would give you the whole island to explore including some wonderful mountain villages. Haraki has a mostly sandy beach, just a few patches which are a tad courser and just round the headland from the castle there is a white fine sand beachMost of the accommodation is self Catering, Olympic go there. A couple of good supermarkets selling fresh bread etc daily Most of the accommodation faces the beach
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Topic: Beaches
Forum: Paxos
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JeffB
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Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 12:51pm
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There are 3 ' beaches' in Lakka bay itself - but like all of the island mostly bright white stone as opposed to sand
On the west side of the bay the first one along the path is small and usually (depending upon the winter storms) gently shelving - once over the stones it is quite sandy underfoot. Further along is Harami which is longer and shelves steeper and has a taverna at the back (maybe ?) and has sun loungers for hire.
Some people go across the other, east side, where there is a sand and shingle area each side of the small breakwater
These are all 10- 15 mins walk from Andrikos.
Further up and along the headland you can walk to Planis beach below the lighthouse which looks out over the west coast - and quite good for snokelling etc : too far and hilly for me at my age though! - and from memory probably a good 40 minute walk
For a more adventurous trek you could walk (or bus and walk) to a number of 'beaches' on the east coast between Lakka and Loggos. If you like walking its probably worth buying the Bleasdale walking map which will guide you to all of the beaches and sights on the island.
Failing that - hire a boat for a day or two and find your own piece of paradise on either the east or west coasts ( or subject to weather in search of some real sand on Anti Paxos
Enjoy your first (and, unless you are some of the very few who hate the place, unlikely to be your last) trip to Paxos
Many others on here will be able to give you their own views and preferences
Jeff
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Topic: Help With Holiday
Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions
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jkrobs
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Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 8:54pm
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Hello Everyone, I'm new to this Forum and would really appreciate some Help with Holiday Choice.. My girlfriend keeps on at me about researching a holiday for June 2012. She says she wishes for a Holiday in Greece. What we are looking for are -Greece - 7 or 10 days - bout £400 each if possible - somewhere with a nice beaches, sandy only. - nice restaurants, traditional food, various restaurant as long as there traditional Greek and nothing English food wise. - it does matter about what the hotel is like, as long as it is comfortable and clean, but we will be out and about most of the time - and also a holiday where we can explore, stuff to do in the day. Can anybody tell me somewhere this might be in Greece? Thanks Jimmy
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Topic: Alessandro & Marylin Apartments
Forum: Sidari
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daveyhome
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 6:07pm
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Hi,
Tthese apartments are very nice and set in large grounds with their own childrens play area. However they are inland some 800 metres from the beach at Agios Ionnis; which is not the sandy part of Sidari. It is also at least 1.5km walk into the main strip. On the plus side you are within 1km of Sidari Water Park which is suitable for the children.
If you know Sidari, go along beach front with Canal D'Amour end behind you and walk as far as you can. One of last places on front is Wave Bar and apartments. Alessandro & Marilyn are some 800 metres inland behind them; there is a small road nearby.
Unless you plan to spend a lot of time around the pool and eat there then this may just be a bit to far to walk to town and back, to the sandy beach and back every day (maybe twice if out in evening) unless you are all used to walking, especially the children. Remember it will be hot and there is little shade along the way.
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Topic: Ideas & Suggestions Please
Forum: Kefalonia
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Francesca
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Posted: 30 Mar 2012 at 12:32pm
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Hi Spike. I am based in Kefalonia and if you want cheap accommodation virtually on the beach I would look at Vrahinari region of Kefalonia - fine sandy beach. Studios for 2 persons Vangelis, Dionisis and Remetzo. Book with Agni Travel www.agni.gr/travel/kefalonia.More cheap studios and maisonettes for 4 right by the beach in Katelios at Dreams www.katelios-dreams.com. The Vrahinari studios are next to a great taverna. Dreams is next to the Dreams snack bar. These are both quiet areas. For more ideas go to the website www.kefaloniatravelguide.com and look through the section on accommodation. Hope this helps.
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Topic: What Do You Take
Forum: Paxos
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Tina B
Replies: 13
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Posted: 09 Mar 2012 at 11:25pm
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Lady Grey teabags, bone china mug wrapped with teatowel and sponge/scrubber inside along with small washing up liquid bottle and j cloth (lots of places now provide these though), Yorkshire teabags and Nescafe in the new foil pouches. Wind up torch for power cuts and walks on unlit paths, elastic twisted washing line (no need for pegs), lots of mozzie repellant and plug in, cotton sarong for beach (lightweight and I hate it if I do get to one of the sandy beaches and it all gets in a towel, bar of Vanish.
From memory Melly I think Routsis provide teatowels etc, check with Irene.
Also been known to take school bags and clothes, toys, party plates etc, outfits for carnivals, woks, fake blood - don't ask - just the usual holiday gear!
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Topic: Honeymoon suggestions
Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions
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Dennis
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Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 2:15pm
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Lindybell For a quiet romantic place to spend a honeymoon you will not beat friendly Agios Georgios north. Tucked away in a beautiful sandy bay between high headlands this un-commercialised, rather laid-back resort has only 4 hotels, all small and no tall blocks of apartments. Apart from the long sandy beach and clear sea the surrounding countryside is great for quiet walking in the olive groves and hills. (http:www.agiosgeorgios.info). Pass your time just relaxing over a drink or delicious meal in the restaurants at the beach or walk to the rustic Fisherman's Cabin and get a water taxi back. Take a memorable boat trip to the islands or Paleokastritsa or be dropped off at a remote beach such as Porto Timoni. Walk up to the tavernas of Afionas such as the Panorama or Dionysos and enjoy the bird's-eye views over Agios Georgios bay or northwards to Arillas and beyond. You can take a boat or pedalo to the remote beaches. For honeymooners the list is endless!!
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Topic: Village website
Forum: Agios Georgios
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nuffstrong
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Posted: 11 Feb 2012 at 4:39am
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I have a place in Agios Georgios and I can honestly say that for those who like a peaceful holiday next to a beautiful sandy beach with a handful of lovely tavernas overlooking it.. Agios Georgios NW is certainly worth a look. View Topic:
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