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Topic: Food Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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NoahEve
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Posted: 19 Apr 2020 at 4:46pm |
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Topic: August Festival? Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 25 Jun 2018 at 7:35am |
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I think it may be the festival of St Spyridon which is 11th August. List of festivals below:
The Feasts in Corfu All the most important festivals and events of Corfu have religious connotations. Orthodox religion (almost all the population) and Christianity (only 4% of the population) form the basis of Corfiots' culture and the major holidays are associated with the worship of Christ or the commemoration of the Patron. Festivals and events The town festivals and the holy days are numerous in Corfu island. Down here you will see the dates of the most important summer festivals. - Beginning of May: Orthodox Easter, so beautiful to be famous in all Greece - First Friday after Easter: town festival in Paleokastritsa - 8 May and 15 August: festival in Kassiopi with the celebration of the Virgin - 9 June: festivals in Alikes of Potamo, Petalia, Zigo, Potamo - 12 June: St. Onofrio's Day celebration in Pelekas - 24 June: Festival of the Holy Spirit, town festivals in Kontokali, Stavro, Arghirades, Kastellani of Mesi, Antiperni and Othoni - 29 June: Saints Peter and Paul. Festivals in Kombitsi, Stronghili and Vitalades. In the main town of Paxos island (Gaios) there are great celebrations in honor of Saint Gaios - 2 July: Madonna of Vlacherena. Procession in Garitsa. Festivals in Garitsa, Acharavi, Kamara and Fontana on Paxos island - 8 July: Celebration of Saint Prokopios with relative festivals in the villages of Kavos, Lefkimnis and Aghios Prokopios - 13 July: Festival in Saint Rocco square in honor of S. Spyridonas - 17 July: St. Marina. Festivals in Benitses, Spartera, Avliotes - 20 July: Festival of Elia Prophet in Magoulades - 6 August: Church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus in Pontikonisi, Perivoli, Strinilia, Evropuli, Paleochori, A. Deka and Aghios Mattheos with many days of pilgrimage (1-6 August) on the top of Pantokratoras mountain - 11 August, first Sunday of November, Palm Sunday and Holy Saturday: In these four days the relics of the Saint are carried in procession along the streets of the city where the festival is being celebrated, accompanied by the most important musical bands of the island. - 16 August: Three days of celebrations in Kato Garuna - 23 August: Festival of the Virgin Odighitria in the villages of Gastouri, Pelekas and Aghii Deka Corfu - 8 September: Town festival in Afra, Marathia, Aghio Marko, Potami of Lefkimmi and Sinarades. - 14 September: feast of the Cross in the monastery of Saint Ioanni in Sidari. - 24 September: " Mirtidiotissa". Festival in Vato. - 26 September: St. James theologian. Festivals in Karussades and Remunda. Name day In CorfĂč, as in the rest of Greece, the name day is more important than the birthday. The choice of personal names is important for Greeks, in fact they always give to the new babies the names of the grandparents in their memory. Moreover the name days are well-known since the Greek names are all present in the calendar as names of Saints, while is more difficult to remember all the birthdays. For this reason everybody, in their name day, prepare a banquet for those who will pay a visit to give wishes. Carnival Carnival exist since antiquity and at the beginning was a festival in honour of Bacchus, the God of wine, in order to pray to have a rich harvest. Later the Venetian domination contributed to change the customs of Corfu and to introduce the masks, the coloration of faces with ash and new characters like the dotori (doctors), the nodari (notary) and the muzeta (musetti). Today the carnival is truly felt, the floats are prepared months and months before and people dressed in clothing characteristic of past and present of Corfu island. The Carnival in Kerkyra consist of: - Rehearsal parade of floats through the city on the first Sunday, the Sunday of the Prodigal Son - The last Thursday before Lent (Tsichnopempti) is dedicated to gorge oneself with meat before the period of Lent - The last Thursday of Carnival, in the old city, there is the traditional ritual of "Petegolia" that consists of seeing women appear at the windows buzzing in dialect about all the Corfiot events. The event is accompanied by music and songs. - The official parade takes place the last Sunday and is called the parade of "Sir Carnival". Sir Carnival is the bringer of all ills and misfortunes in the year just past, so at the end of the parade, he is burnt in retribution to launch then dances, songs and amusements. During the Carnival there are also two local rites: - The "dance of priests" takes place the last Sunday of Carnival in the main square of Episkepsi, which is a village in the north part of the island and little more south than Acharavi. This rite would go back to 500 B.C. and it is a dance without music in which the men of the village, in order of age or role in the community, follow the Pope who has opened the dancing.Corfu carnival The verses sung first by the Pope and then gradually by all the men give the dance its rhythm. At the end the old women join playing and dancing together with the men. - the carnival wedding is a rite still present today in Klimatia, Chlomo, Marathia, Kritika and Iannades (once it was present in all the villages of the island). It takes place the last Sunday of Carnival and consists of the celebration of a wedding with both bride and groom men and the dangerous presence of the demon in the form of satyr. The reason of the two men is that in the past the women could not celebrate the festivity. During all the celebration the inhabitants of the town make fun of themselves and joke using vulgar language. Orthodox Easter The Easter of Corfu is famous in all Greece because there is a big festival in the old city with music, dances, banquets and naturally religious celebrations. In Corfu Catholics and orthodox celebrate the Easter together since 1964, when the catholic bishop of Corfu demanded it and got a positive response by the Holy See. Below there are the most important days of the paschal period with all that happens on the island and particularly in the old town. Corfu Palm Sunday It is one of the days dedicated to the Saint patron of the island. In memory of the miraculous actions that saved Corfu and its inhabitants from the plague, his relics are carried along the streets of the city starting from the church of Saint Spyridonas and following the line where once there were the walls of the city. Holy Wednesday Since 1989, on Holy Wednesday, there is the concert of the Communal Chorus in the theatre of the city. Obviously there is ecclesiastic music to create a moment of union for the community. Holy Thursday In the Catholic Cathedral of the old town there is a reading of the Gospels during which the twelve candles that were lit at the beginning of the service are put out one by one. Holy Friday Music is everywhere because it's played by the bands during the processions that leave from every church of the island. The aim of the processions is to carry the Epitaph of own parish along the roads of the quarter, all that accompanied by the music of the bands. So it's possible to listen along the roads of Corfu the Adagio of Albinoni, the Funeral March of Verdi and that of Chopin. The processions do not begin all at the same time, indeed they are distributed along the afternoon and the evening in order to allow the several bands of the city to attend more processions; the first one start from the new fortress and the last one from the Mitropolis. Corfu Holy Saturday This day is rich of events: - in the morning, in the Church of Our Lady of Strangers, there is the reproduction of the earthquake that followed the resurrection of Christ - the procession of Saint Spyridonas that starts from the homonymous church - the celebration of Resurrection - the ritual of "Botides" that consist of throwing from the windows earthenware jugs full of water. In the evening there are the church services, first the catholic and then the orthodox one that takes place not inside the church but outside. When the Pope announces the God resurrection everybody lights own candle and suddenly the Spianada lights up. At the end of the ceremony there are the fireworks and the bands play walking for the roads of the city while all the inhabitants celebrate finishing the fast with sweets and wine. Sunday and Easter Monday Sunday morning, in the old town, there are still processions with the icon of the Christ resurrection, while Monday they bring in procession the standard and the cross of own church. Finally everybody celebrates with own family having a lunch with meat, lamb on a spit and "avgolemono" soup. Corfu Sunday and Easter Monday Sunday morning, in the old town, there are still processions with the icon of the Christ resurrection, while Monday they bring in procession the standard and the cross of own church. Finally everybody celebrates with own family having a lunch with meat, lamb on a spit and "avgolemono" soup. Saint Spyridonas, Saint Patron of Corfu St. Spyridonas is the Saint Patron of Corfu island and for this reason he is celebrated, prayed and acclaimed by Corfiots. Their relationship with the Saint is very close because they see him like their saviour, they feel him like one of them, a real defender. Saint Spyridonas, Saint Patron of Corfu Saint Spyridonas was born in Cyprus, he is not Corfiot and he never lived on the island; he arrived in Corfu only after his death because Georgios Kalocheretis carried here his relics. His relics are considered the reason for which the island was saved from the Turks, the plague and the famine. For these miracles Saint Spyridonas was proclaimed patron of Corfu. In the old town there is a church dedicated to his memory that contains his relics. Spyridonas is celebrated four times by Corfiots, in order to commemorate the four miracles that he has performed for the islanders: - Palm Sunday to remember that in 1630 he has saved the island from the plague; his relics leave from the church of Saint Spyiridonas and go around the old town along its walls. - Holy Saturday, there is a procession in memory of the escaped famine of 1550 - The first Sunday of November, there is a commemoration for the salvation from the plague in 1673 - 11 August, there is a procession in memory of victory against the Turks in 1716. View Topic: August Festival? |
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Topic: August Festival? Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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sillygoose
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Posted: 23 Jun 2018 at 10:25pm |
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We will be back in Acharavi around the same time this year, not long now..
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Topic: Help With Directions To Sunset Taverna Forum: Kassiopi |
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silks
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Posted: 30 May 2018 at 2:21pm |
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Hi all, just had our first week here in Kassiopi weather is great and Kassi is as beautiful as always. We would like to drive up to Sunset Taverna for a meal and watch the sunset, we know we have to drive to Acharavi but not sure were to turn off main street to get up there, just wondered if anyone can help please?
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Topic: Gardener Wanted Acharavi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Rich the greek
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Posted: 08 May 2018 at 12:43pm |
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Hi
Does anybody know of a good reliable gardener in or near Acharavi please? For a complex of six apartments with a sprinkler system, many thanks Richard. View Topic: Gardener Wanted Acharavi |
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Topic: Moving Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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GJJW
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Posted: 01 May 2018 at 7:16am |
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We rent out an apartment in Acharavi all year round and get out whenever we can. We also have friends who have made the move permanently but rent in case they ever feel they need to return to the UK. The winter's in Corfu are soooo different to the Summer that I would recommend anyone thinking of moving over there to rent at first and spend at least a few weeks of the rainy season over there.
Also, get good expert advice. It can be a minefield moving/buying in Corfu. Good luck View Topic: Moving |
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Topic: Restia Suites Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Frilly2
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Posted: 17 Apr 2018 at 5:38pm |
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I'm sure he will try lots restaurants in Acharavi too ...thanks will pass that on.
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Topic: Restia Suites Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Frilly2
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Posted: 16 Apr 2018 at 4:02pm |
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Has anyone visited this exclusive looking place in Acharavi only my son has just booked a week here in July??
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Topic: Anything New In Acharavi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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alankeith
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Posted: 07 Apr 2018 at 12:04pm |
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Any of you early travelers been to Acharavi this year and anything new since last summer?
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Topic: First Time In Corfu Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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GJJW
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Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 7:15am |
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Morning. You will definitely be able to do day trips from Corfu Town all over the island, and will be able to go over to Paxos and Parga is you wish (even Albania). Long days but usually worth it.
Personally, I love the North of the island. We are based in Acharavi whilst over there, but if you wanted just a couple of nights in a bay then a place like Kassiopi would suit I believe. Enjoy! View Topic: First Time In Corfu |
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Topic: Happy New Year To You All Forum: Kassiopi |
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Ellenjay
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Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 6:33am |
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Kefalonia 13th May to 27th May.
Acharavi 23rd September, 2 weeks, a few day trips to Kassiopi of course. Looking forward to some warmth in this cold weather
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Topic: August Festival? Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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sillygoose
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Posted: 09 Jan 2018 at 10:57pm |
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Last year we came back from an evening out to catch the tail-end of a big festival going on in the Acharavi town square (behind the high street), there was live music and lots of food vendors, many people sat out, looked wonderful but we missed it.
Not sure the exact date but it was around the 10th'ish, makes think maybe St. Spyridonâs Day? Does anyone know for sure if the same is scheduled for 2018 and what date? We don't wan't to miss it this year. Cheers.
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Topic: Corfu Food Guide - The Times Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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GJJW
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Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 7:17am |
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Thanks for the tips. Another couple to try in October. I also love Alegria in Acharavi. Meze tavern that works really well if in a group.
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Topic: Corfu Food Guide - The Times Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Janpan2
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Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 9:30am |
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Thanks for that post ... makes interesting reading, although I am sure many will disagree with some of the comments! It was excellent timing as my daughter and her family arrive in Acharavi late tonight and good to know 'Filaraki Taverna' opens till 1.30am, but I expect others will too.
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Lynnis
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Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 1:08pm |
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Lynnis
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Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 1:01pm |
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Heading to Acharavi in September later than usual for us - just wondering if there are any changes or anything new in Acharavi?
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Topic: Concerned/Rubbish Forum: The Kafeneon |
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Janpan2
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Posted: 10 Jul 2017 at 10:37am |
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Has the rubbish collection situation improved any? Our family are staying in Acharavi in August and it was really bad when we were there in June.
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Topic: Halloumi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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lily's gran
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Posted: 18 May 2017 at 9:35am |
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Just read Mandy Baggot's book about Halloumi. Can't wait to visit Lavender. Excited. Had a trip to Acharavi from Kalami yesterday but Lavender was closed. Will try another day as website says it is open tomorrow.
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Topic: Eriva Apartments Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Janpan2
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Posted: 16 May 2017 at 10:41am |
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My daughter and her family are having a change from Kassiopi this year and staying at the Eriva Apartments in Acharavi. Good reviews and their website is good. Anyone know it?
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Topic: Kostas Bar Forum: Kassiopi |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 5:31pm |
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Maistro on the sea front in Acharavi have bouzouki players some nights, as do Alegria and Ta Rebetika also in Acharavi. Also The Family restaurant in Sidari.
Basically you need to check out local postings or The Corfu Grapevine on facebook where they tend to be advertised. View Topic: Kostas Bar |
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Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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sillygoose
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Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 8:56pm |
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Ditto! stayed in Kassi many times, but last summer ended up in Acharavi, at Matoula. We liked it a lot, being so near a decent beach and for the same money Matoula's accomodation was so much nicer and more spacious (2 bedroom apartment) than Kassiopi's. We did miss the charm of Kassiopi village, Acharavi is a bit frenetic during the day being either side the main road, but in the evening felt very different, relaxed, many places to eat, live music, really good. Hired a car for a few days so easy to visit Kassi a few times. We will be back at Matoula in August this year, and bringing friends too! - counting the days.
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Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Ellenjay
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Posted: 26 Jan 2017 at 5:27pm |
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And you cannot go anywhere by bus from St Spyridon, it is a long hot walk from the main road.
Mare Blue might have a courtesy bus, someone else may know. We stayed in Acharavi for the first time last September after many holidays in Kassiopi. I loved it and hope to go back this September. We stayed at Matoula, self catering but we ate out most of the time. View Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi |
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Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 26 Jan 2017 at 7:20am |
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Don't go all inclusive!
So many wonderful bars and tavernas to visit in the area of Acharavi. Sorry, you are, of course, free to do whatever you like. Enjoy! View Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi |
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Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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anwan123
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Posted: 25 Jan 2017 at 9:08pm |
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Thank you both, we usually stay in Kassiopi but thought we might try either St Spyridon or Acharavi go all inclusive. Really not sure what to do!!
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Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Ellenjay
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Posted: 24 Jan 2017 at 6:37am |
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There are some good walks from Acharavi.
By the sea you can walk to Roda in one direction and Almyros the other way. There are also walks up into the hills, lovely wild flowers in May. The bus to Kassiopi is seasonal as Elliemay said, it runs from Kassiopi to Sidari and back,calling at Acharavi and Roda. View Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi |
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Topic: Acharavi To Kassiopi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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anwan123
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Posted: 23 Jan 2017 at 5:38pm |
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Hi all, could anyone please tell me if you can walk from Acharavi to Kassiopi?
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Topic: Marriage In Corfu Advice Please! Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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alankeith
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Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 10:31pm |
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Does anyone know if it is possible to get married on Acharavi beach as opposed to the town hall? Any help much appreciated.
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Topic: Marriage In Corfu Advice Please! Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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kinninviekid
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Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 1:42pm |
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Rosey and I got married on 22nd September this year in Kassiopi Town Hall.
I had intended to do all the paperwork myself but after pricing it all up I realised it was not much more to get a wedding planner to do it. We contacted Lorraine Young at Corfu wedding Planners as she has a home in Kassiopi but she was fully boooked for that month BUT despite this, she did go to the town hall and book us a time and then she would not take any money for doing it. The reason for that date is because we had already booked our holiday for 12th to 26th and you have to be on the island 9 days before the wedding. That, coupled with the fact they only conduct weddings on a Thursday, gave us our date. I then contacted Andreas at Ionian Weddings and he arranged everything else for us and sent his agent from Corfu Town for a pre wedding meeting and on the day as well and she was great. There was a slight hiccup on the day when the registrar was involved in a car accident in Acharavi on her way to us but she did arrive an hour later and was completely unhurt and the ceremony was so chilled, it was excellent. Panos and Debbie from Apollon apartments took us to the town hall in their suitably decorated car and gave us champagne afterwards and would not take a penny even though we were not even staying with them this year! The reception was at The Old Schoolhouse (3 Brothers) and a fantastic meal for 8 of us along with champagne. All drinks and a wedding cake only came to 100 euros! No wonder its our favourite restaurant. The whole village helped us celebrate and it was a fantastic day (& night) to remember. At the end of the night we recieved the sad news that Yiannis Boutikos (whose wife runs the ice cream shop near the harbour) had passed away that morning but everyone kept the fact hidden from us so as not to spoil our day. That is the sort of thing that makes Kassiopi folk so special. If anyone want to get married at the Town Hall better be quick as its closing in the near future and being converted into a High school!
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Topic: Dive Centre Forum: Nissaki |
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sue avrio
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Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 7:38pm |
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There is also a dive centre in Acharavi called Dive Easy. (recommended by a friend who is a Master Diver).
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Topic: Mare Blue Resort, St Spyridon Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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MGH
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Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 11:33am |
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Will be in Acharavi for the first time next month, how far is it to walk to St Spyridon and the lagoon?
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Topic: Acharavi Stay Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie9321
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Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 11:29pm |
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Returned from Acharavi middle of July, during our last couple of days a new taverna/salsa type bar opened near to the Lemon Garden. Is it still up and running ? We called in a couple of nights, had a lovely atmosphere.
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 10:06am |
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Nearly there!
Fly out Friday for 3 wonderful weeks in Acharavi with a cheeky 3 nights in Messonghi. Can't wait to see friends, relax, and enjoy some quality food and a tipple or two. Here's hoping my daughter doesn't break her foot this year! Yammas View Topic: Not Long Now |
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Topic: Villa Finikas, Acharavi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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bakerdave
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Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 1:17pm |
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To answer my own questions now we have returned - lovely villa but essential to have a car -the road is positively dangerous to walk along into Acharavi- and in the heat, it was too far to carry shopping anyway. Saw a head on collision between a car and a quad bike on a bend -the quad was on the wrong side of the road -God help any pedestrians who had been about!!
Water park is certainly no longer "good value" -many rides out of order and the ones that were open were, in our view, not safe -seemed to be only one attendant on the highest ride -no one ensuing the pool was clear below and finally the infants toys were in terrible state with broken sharp bits of plastic sticking out. Should be closed IMMEDIATELY - our H & S would have a field day!!! Used Carrental for car hire - got a good deal - also he organised the best mini coach for our return to the airport -one of the luxury mini coaches beloved of football teams. View Topic: Villa Finikas, Acharavi |
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Topic: Water Parks Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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flynnmo
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Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 1:21am |
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Hydropolis is just outside Acharavi and is fairly big, although not as big as Aqualand. Sidari Waterpark is quite small and I would say more suitable for younger kids. Google it and you'll see the photo's. My friend's grandson (10) loved it. I believe you can buy a daily or weekly pass and it's not too expensive. Good luck.
Moyra
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie
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Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 2:54pm |
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Topic: Anything New For 2016? Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie
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Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 11:25am |
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Any further updates on Acharavi? Anything new opening or happening. We arrive 27th June.
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Topic: Quad/Bike/Buggy Hire Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Bcfcbantam
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Posted: 30 May 2016 at 5:39pm |
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I've ridden a 125cc quad with my teenage daughter on the back for the last four years around the North of Corfu.
Based in Acharavi, we've been to Kassiopi (day & night), Paleokastritsa, Arillias, Old Perithia, Pantokrator, Ag Georgis, Angelokastro and many other places. The main point though is not to drive like an idiot, you do have to be more alert to other traffic and take into consideration the roads etc Learn how the quad reacts at speed (30 mph in reality) and how and when to brake. Yes, I've been fortunate, no accidents and not seen a quad accident but I've also seen quite a few car accidents as well whilst on Corfu that had nothing to do with quads. Absolutely massive thing to take into consideration, standard holiday insurance will not cover you if you have an accident on a quad. Do what you feel best with but always stay safe. View Topic: Quad/Bike/Buggy Hire |
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie
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Posted: 23 May 2016 at 7:58pm |
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Nice surprise my son just told me himself wife and my 3 grandchildren will be joining me and the wife in Acharavi end of June for 2 weeks.
Cannot come quick enough. đâïžđ View Topic: Not Long Now |
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Topic: Booked For May! Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 23 May 2016 at 9:19am |
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Got back on Friday morning from our mini break. We were very lucky with weather (I even burned my arms and leg sat on Acharavi beach on Wednesday). We found Nymfes waterfalls, visited San Stefanos (beach needs sorting there), Kassiopi (lovely coffee sat in Wave Bar), and found Binilikia up in the hills. We had lovely food everywhere we went â Binilikia, 3 Brothers at Astakeria, Grill room, Woodys and Foros all in Acharavi. I have to say that we had a really relaxing time (helped with
the kids being at home)! Canât wait to go back in August! View Topic: Booked For May! |
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Topic: Mare Blue Resort, St Spyridon Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 03 May 2016 at 8:29pm |
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It takes 15-20minutes to drive there, so that would give you an idea.
In the other direction you can walk across the beach round the headland then walk along Almyros beach to Acharavi. View Topic: Mare Blue Resort, St Spyridon |
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Topic: Minibus Return To Airport Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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bakerdave
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Posted: 30 Apr 2016 at 11:12am |
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We are staying in a villa near Acharavi end of June. We have finally managed to confirm a booking of a minibus on arrival (6 adults plus 4 kids less than 5) despite the taxi firm wanting a more precise address than we could get - but, because we will have to be out of the villa more than 12 hours before our flight, we couldn't confirm a return as we didn't know where the pick up would be!!!
How easy will it be to organise locally, once we have worked out where we will spend our final day?? View Topic: Minibus Return To Airport |
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Topic: Fresh Flowers Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016 at 10:52pm |
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There is a nursery before you get to Acharavi on the right hand side, that sell flowering plants, they will gift wrap for you.
There used to be one going south from Kassiopi, but not sure if it's still there. There is a flower shop in Acharavi on the right hand side about half way through the town. View Topic: Fresh Flowers |
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Topic: Villa Finikas, Acharavi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 27 Apr 2016 at 3:23pm |
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Think 49100 is the old postcode possibly for the whole of Corfu. The current postcode for Acharavi/Almyros is 49081.
They are being a little pedantic as many places in Corfu do not have a Street/Road address. View Topic: Villa Finikas, Acharavi |
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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MrsW3rd
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Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 3:36pm |
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13 weeks tomorrow folks... Sad I know but cannot wait! Acharavi here we come đ
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Topic: Kaparelli Taverna Opening Forum: Agios (Saint) Stephanos |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 4:29am |
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Topic: Kaparelli Taverna Opening Forum: Agios (Saint) Stephanos |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 4:28am |
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As this particular thread has gone off track a bit, I'll try and sort it out for you.
Zephyros taverna is not located in San Stephanos, but is in Almyros between San Spiridon and Acharavi. Coming from Kassiopi direction, after the Perithia turn off, about 1km further on you pass a little taverna on the left Han side of the road (Mythos taverna) take the next right turn by the old council yard, just follow the road and Zephyros is at the cross roads. View Topic: Kaparelli Taverna Opening |
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Topic: Septic Tank Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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sue avrio
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 4:41pm |
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Sarah Wood Tel : 30-6973-214778 Ionian Green Technologies (based in Aacharavi) View Topic: Septic Tank |
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Topic: Septic Tank Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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davyboy
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 2:50pm |
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Check this out. http://www.agni.gr/message_boards/display_topic_threads.asp?TopicID=59047
Check Sarah Acharavi post out.
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Topic: Kaparelli Taverna Opening Forum: Agios (Saint) Stephanos |
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GJJW
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Posted: 24 Mar 2016 at 9:15am |
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Topic: Villa Finikas, Acharavi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 22 Feb 2016 at 9:06pm |
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There is a small mini market on the main road nearby. At the entrance of Acharavi is Dielas Supermarket containing all the usual as well as fresh fruit and veg and a butchery.
On the opposite side of the main road is an independent butchers shop. At that end of town are car hire outlets, post office, ATMs etc. A bit further into town you have another smaller supermarket Tavros, Alpha Bank, a couple of bars and grill rooms, and not to forget Castaway Travel office for trip information. Don't try to plan too much in advance, enjoy the exploring. View Topic: Villa Finikas, Acharavi |
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Topic: Villa Finikas, Acharavi Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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bakerdave
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Posted: 22 Feb 2016 at 1:46pm |
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Thanks for replies - actually used the Street View function on Google Earth and it appears that there are a couple of supermarkets just after entering Acharavi proper - this is ~ 1 mile from villa - so just about walkable in the morning before it gets hot, provided that they are still there!! Are there any closer in the opposite direction?? Or down by the beach road??
Is there a local map that shows the location of restaurants/tavernas? We were in St Georges South a couple of years ago and there was a really good small scale map. Good to know about the waterpark as we will have a 2 year old and two at ~ 20 months. View Topic: Villa Finikas, Acharavi |
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Topic: First Meal Forum: Kassiopi |
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davyboy
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Posted: 10 Feb 2016 at 10:22am |
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Top Notch food and good prices. That's my opinion. Knowing you are a Acharavi Man I would advise you to book a table, as it's hard to just walk in, if you do you are lucky. Have a great time.
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Armin
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Posted: 27 Jan 2016 at 12:31am |
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Precisely 94 days, 2 hours and 33 minutes from now we will be heading to the airport off to Acharavi
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Topic: Quizzes Forum: The Kafeneon |
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davyboy
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Posted: 16 Jan 2016 at 12:26pm |
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Here are the answers i have of the Quiz. 1. Nice Ermones2. Argo Benitses 3. Foros Old Perithia 4. Stylia Karousades 5. Tragos Kassiopi 6. Easy Busy Agios Georgios N 7. Face Kavos 8. Old Tree Ipsos 9. Fuego Acharavi 10. Ammos Arillas 11. Vitamins Nissaki 12. Akamatra Corfu Town 13. O2 Gouvia 14. Barcode? Lefkimmi 15. Aigli Argos (The spoiler) 16. Tram? Corfu town 17. Pyramid St. Spiridon 18. Nerieds Paleokastritsa 19. Arjee Bhajee Kritika 20. Levanda Kassiopi.
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Topic: Quizzes Forum: The Kafeneon |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 14 Jan 2016 at 5:19pm |
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1. Nice?
2. Argo Gouvia/Benitses 3. Foros Old Perithia 4. Stylia Karousades 5. Tragos Kassiopi 6. Easy Busy? 7. Face Sidari 8. Old Tree? 9. Fuego Acharavi 10. Ammos Arillas/Agios Georgios North 11. Vitamins Nissaki 12. Akamatra Corfu Town 13. O2 Gouvia 14. Barcode? 15. Aegli Corfu Town 16. Tram? 17. Pyramid St. Spiridon 18. Nerieds Paleokastritsa 19. Arjee Bhajee Kavos 20. Levanda Kassiopi View Topic: Quizzes |
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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mansej
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Posted: 09 Jan 2016 at 10:53am |
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Booked our flight before Christmas arriving April 9th for our long Summer idyll. Have not booked a return we will decide later in the Summer.
If anyone is there say hello to Acharavi for us. ![]() View Topic: Not Long Now |
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 08 Jan 2016 at 2:50pm |
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Going to our place in Acharavi for 3 weeks on 12th August with 3 nights in Messonghi booked too.
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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MrsW3rd
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Posted: 08 Jan 2016 at 2:48pm |
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Happy New Year Everyone!
We've just booked our usual two weeks in July back to Acharavi and staying at Matoula... 25 weeks and counting
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Topic: 30 Years On Forum: The Kafeneon |
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MartynG
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Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 4:28pm |
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Te he Thanks for this! It is because of this programme that Lynn and I eventually (see below) made it to Corfu! Way before this (1979) Lynn's parents and two younger sisters went to Paxos (staying in Gaios - incidentally, it turns out that a close friend who now runs a travel agency in Acharavi was their rep at the time!). Subsequently, the middle sister was offered a job at the Paxos Beach Hotel for the 1980 season. This being the case, Lynn and I planned to visit overland on the motorbike, which is very much how we holidayed at the time. Unfortunately, the sister decided not to take up the job and we made alternative plans. Move on to 1985 and we watched this episode of Treasure Hunt and decided that we would break with tradition and go on a "package holiday" renting a villa in Acharavi with Grecian (remember them?). The rest, as they say, is history; we have only missed two years since, but have many visits each year and now have a tiny cottage in Porta. The place sort of got under our skin ;-) Martyn View Topic: 30 Years On |
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Topic: Messonghi Help Please Forum: Messonghi and Moraitika |
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GJJW
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Posted: 28 Oct 2015 at 10:18am |
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Hi. We are booked for our usual 3 week break in Acharavi next August, but this year, we have decided to have a short
break (3 nights, 4 days) in Messonghi too. We have booked the Aquarius Apartments and
have never really explored the South of the Island. So my
questions are: 1.
Which tavernas/bars are a must visit in
Messonghi/the surrounding area? 2.
Which places/beaches are a must see whilst
there? We are a family of 4 with a 3 and 12 year old, and we will
have a hire car so travelling around the South of the Island is no problem. All recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks for reading. GJJW View Topic: Messonghi Help Please |
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Topic: E Mail Address Forum: The Kafeneon |
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mansej
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Posted: 22 Oct 2015 at 7:08pm |
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Sorry to be a pain and I am sure I have asked this before but does anyone know the e mail address of the accountants above Freddo in Acharavi. It is owned by Costas Pouliasis. Thank you in advance
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Topic: There And Back Again Forum: Kassiopi |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 6:43pm |
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Weeminx,
The tsipouro we had at Alegria in Acharavi was warmed, with orange peel, honey and cinnamon (can't remember any other ingredients Lol). It was then sieved. Tastes lovely but is lethal. Close to rakamelo but that has cloves, not sure if the rakamelo we had did. Need to write the recipedown next time Aaron tells me. View Topic: There And Back Again |
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Topic: There And Back Again Forum: Kassiopi |
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Deedee
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Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 2:22pm |
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So, we are back from our two weeks in Kassiopi. What a lovely two weeks it was. We stayed in Sun Rise Apartments this year and would stay there again. They are to the right of the harbour (as you face the sea), behind the Manessi Apartments. Great location, quiet & peaceful but 2 minutes walk to the harbour and everything Kassiopi has to offer. Our apartment was clean, light, airy, well equipped and very comfortable. The balcony afforded a great view of the castle and the harbour. We spent a couple of hours on it each morning enjoying our pain aux raisin and coffee along with the view. Oh those pain aux raisin! I think they call them raisin & custard croissants in the bakery. We ate far too many of them but they were so good.
The weather was mostly good. Very hot for our first couple of days, we needed the aircon. Our friends stayed at Melina Bay and were very happy there. One of our friends was visiting Corfu for the first time so we thought he might want to be out & about a lot but he was quite content to sunbathe on Kalamionas beach most days. We visited Kalami, Acharavi, Roda, Sidari, Paleocastritsa and Corfu Town. We had a puncture on the hire car (Value Plus replaced the car) and had a wet boat ride to Corfu Town. We also had two dry boat rides to Corfu Town and went in by car. We used the new car park on the main road near the new port âeasy to get to and 3⏠for all day. In-between we relaxed and pottered around the Kassiopi shops - some interesting new ones and some revitalised previously existing ones. We had a couple of disappointments â one taverna served me unpeeled king prawns, didnât provide a fingerbowl until I requested one then the waiter tried to tell me that prawns are always served that way. On the same evening we walked up to a cafĂ© bar we had used on previous visits and were surprised to be informed that they didnât serve coffee at that time of the evening. Their âwaiterâ went on to tell us, in so many words, that if we didnât like it we could go elsewhere. We did and we didnât use either of those establishments for the rest of our holiday. We enjoyed some good food and some great food. Limani has been our favourite lunch spot for a few years now and continues to be so. Harbour Bar was, again, our usual pre-dinner rendezvous. We also had a few post dinner drinks in Virginiaâs. We re-visited & enjoyed Kalami Beach Taverna, Sousouro, Petrino & the restaurant at the Melina Bay (delicious seafood saffron risotto on our last night, with peeled prawns). New eateries we tried this year and would happily re-visit in the future were Uncle Simos in Kassiopi, Alegria in Acharavi, Alipa in Paleocastritsa and Bikolis in Peroulades. Back in 2001, on our first visit to Corfu and staying in Kalami, Porto was the first taverna we ate at in Kassiopi. I had my first tastes of Lamb in Gastra, Bourdheto and Yiouvetsi there and enjoyed them all. We hadnât been in Porto for several years but noting that it was under new management we decided to try it one night. The Lamb in Gastra was even better than I remembered, my companions enjoyed their meals there too and Porto still has the old photographs of Kassiopi and Corfu Town inside. There are a couple of Corfu Town in 1862. Our first morning back at home was a rude awakening â no balcony, no view, no sunshine and no pain aux raisin! However we are back in Kassiopi for a week next May, following our first cruise. Itâs a few years since we last visited early season so we are looking forward to the lighter evenings and being able to enjoy those views for longer. Deedee ![]() View Topic: There And Back Again |
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Topic: Cigarettes Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Bcfcbantam
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Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 3:49pm |
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I do the same Kinninviekid.
Marlboro UK on average ÂŁ9.00 a packet Marlboro Greece âŹ4.00 (ÂŁ3.00) 3000 bought in Acharavi just over a week ago - âŹ600 so gives me a saving of around âŹ1200 on UK prices which is ÂŁ900. It really does highlight how much tax we must be paying in the UK. View Topic: Cigarettes |
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Topic: KTEL Bus Information/North Corfu Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 30 Aug 2015 at 12:32pm |
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GREAT NEWS,
For those of you who use public transport the extra service extending the KTEL service from Agios Stefanos(Avliotes) to Arillas and Ag.Georgios(Pagi) opens up lots of possibilities. It means those catching the bus in Kassiopi travelling through Roda and Acharavi can now change buses in Sidari and go to any of those places. Those staying in Ag Georgios and all other resorts on the way can travel all the way through to Kassiopi by changing in Sidari.. I hope they have success with this as it opens up independent travelling for those who want to use local transport more extensively. The times should be up on your bus stops along this route. ROUTE..Kassiopi Acharavi Roda Sidari (CHANGE) Ag Stefanos (Avliotes) Arillas Ag Georgios(Pagi) Thanks to Jeni from Jeni's Cafe in Sidari for the information. View Topic: KTEL Bus Information/North Corfu |
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Topic: Mosquito Remedy??? Forum: Sidari |
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Barrie
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Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 7:22pm |
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Son and his girlfriend in Acharavi right now, they've both been using the Lifesystems stuff and have not as yet had a bite.
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie
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Posted: 08 Aug 2015 at 4:56pm |
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Been back since early July but son flies out next Monday, what's the mossie situation like at the moment plus any changes in Acharavi? Thanks.
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Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 7:59pm |
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01/08/15 Meeting of traditional dance groups in Kassiopi. 01/08/15 and 02/08/15 Panegyri/Festival Roda/Acharavi. Main road near BP garage. 09/08/15 Varkarola and choir meeting in Kassiopi.
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Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 10 Jul 2015 at 9:44am |
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11th this month, Megalo Paneghiri in Acharavi.
Not sure where it is, either town hall or in the olive grove between Roda and Acharavi, I just saw the signs on the roundabout yesterday. I can highly recommend the international folk dance meeting, either in Corfu Town or Sinies Village above San Stephanos NE. Bob. View Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 |
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Topic: Foreign Office Advice Re: Greece Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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GJJW
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Posted: 01 Jul 2015 at 9:14am |
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Personally, I'm not worried. Our friends in Acharavi say all is good. However, I can see it putting a few potential tourists off when Greece needs all the help it can get.
When will Greece see the light at the end of the tunnel?
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Topic: Foreign Office Advice Re: Greece Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 11:36pm |
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A more respectable view on the happenings in Corfu. Really, folks there are no problems here on the ground. Maybe worth bringing more Euros into Corfu but the ATM's are still working. Got money out tonight on a UK card in Acharavi as that was were we there at the time.
http://news.sky.com/video/1510527/greek-debt-crisis-what-crisis View Topic: Foreign Office Advice Re: Greece |
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Topic: Corfu Based Chic-lit Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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ElaineK
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Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 11:53am |
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If anyone is looking for light holiday reading, I can recommend Truly, Madly, Greekly by Mandy Baggot. Set in an AI hotel in Ag Spiridon near Acharavi, it's a classic tale of a holiday romance with a few laughs and some familiar places added in.
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 25 Jun 2015 at 11:06am |
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Barrie, whereabouts in Northumberland are you from? My in laws, who have a place in Acharavi, are from Prudhoe. Mad on Newcastle Utd too (oh well, we can't all be perfect)!
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Topic: Euro Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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alankeith
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Posted: 23 Jun 2015 at 4:57pm |
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Back from Acharavi yesterday, no need to worry about the news scare mongering. It was business as usual and as welcoming as ever - enjoy!
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Topic: Euro Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie
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Posted: 23 Jun 2015 at 4:48pm |
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THE EURO we are coming over to Acharavi on Sunday, is things still OK? My wifeis just concerned about the state of the euro. As long as we get there am OK.
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Topic: Nearest Sandy Beach Forum: Kassiopi |
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DaveF
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Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 8:59pm |
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[QUOTE=sillygoose]
I think we might make a few ventures over the other side as we should really, I like the mountain drives but the family moan it makes them sick, especially the hairpin roads up to Pantokrator - Oh for something small and sporty to whizz up there!
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Hire an automatic, it makes the drive so much easier on those narrow roads. We had a Golf from Travel Corner which was good on fuel (20 euro got us all over the Northern end down to Paleo and back) well worth the extra few euro to hire to avoid all those gear changes with enough 'grunt' to overtake when you need to. As for another beach, try Acharavi. The beach is several miles long and the water waist deep for quite a way out. We park at Acharavi Beach Hotel so we can use the showers to wash the sand off when we get back before getting into the car and their beach bar is very good ![]() View Topic: Nearest Sandy Beach |
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Topic: Luggage Storage Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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BlackpoolHeather
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Posted: 16 Jun 2015 at 3:54pm |
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Hi Everyone...hoping someone can help us out please. Now that Monarch no long fly to Corfu, the flight times have changed and we need to leave the villa hours before our flight, although we booked with Cosmos (never again), they have just advised to 'ask around for luggage storage, when we get there'...do you know of any where in Acharavi that provides this facility? We are soooooo looking forward to arriving on Monday - 6 sleeps wooooo hooooo ... many thanks in advance.
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Topic: Music Night Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 16 Jun 2015 at 9:12am |
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Bob,
Will the music night at Ta Rembekika be a regular occurrence? Also, have any other music/Greek nights popped up in or around Acharavi? We really enjoyed the one at Binilikia last year and so disappointed it's closed. Cheers
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie
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Posted: 15 Jun 2015 at 9:31pm |
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What dates you going? We are there on Sunday (Acharavi ) 28th not staying in Matoula but could meet up for a night cap somewhere on the Main Street if interested.
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie
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Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 5:44pm |
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Topic: Trip Report May 2015 Forum: Paxos |
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Nardine
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Posted: 10 Jun 2015 at 3:39pm |
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Hi everyone
Sorry for doing this so late, Iâve had a Paxos hangover and couldnât bear to write this up in the past tense until now. This year we booked independently for a number of reasons but the main one being that I wanted to fly out on the 8th of May and have 3 days in Corfu before a week on Paxos, I could not get a package deal for my needs. There has been some tooing & froing on here about package v indie, Iâve come out of it preferring package, personally I found it hard work keeping all of the balls up in the air having made 6 different bookings (Parking, flights, taxi, hotel, ferry, 2nd hotel). It stressed me out far too much and unless necessary I wonât be doing it again. That said there were no hiccups apart from some small issues with our return flight and a flat car battery, all of the companies we used were helpful and it worked out well considering the potential for things going wrong. We booked our flights with EasyJet from Manchester early on so got a good price, parking with Purple Parking via a Voucher Cloud offer, Taxi to Roda (and the return) with Roda Taxiâs via the Roda Online website, Coral Hotel in Roda via Booking. com, ferry transfer & transfer to Bastas (and back) via Routsis Holidays by email and room only with Olympic via their website. We arrived late at The Coral Hotel, they kept the bar open for us and we enjoyed a nice couple of arrival Mythosâ and cocktails. Our room was on the ground floor and light, bright & clean, the bathroom was a treat!! Very up to date with a fully enclosed shower cubicle, what a Greek treat ï. Breakfast was included, described as continental but it was a bit more than that, had a big fat bowl of Greek yoghurt, honey and (tinned) fruit every morning. Roda is a pleasant village, all on the flat with a wide sandy beach at one end, The Coral is touted as being on the beach, it is but itâs not a useable beach, itâs narrow and rocky but perfectly pretty to look at and walking out of the hotel to such a beautiful view morning or evening is a real treat. Roda has a really nice mixture of traditional and up to date bars & Tavernaâs and as usual everyone is super friendly, there are quite a few Brits working there as well as business owners. We used Ninoâs on The Beach pool & bar during the day as The Coralâs was a bit small, treated myself to an honest to God carved out pineapple cocktail on our first day. Next day we walked up to Acharavi along the sea front then up into the village proper and the old village, got some well-priced âThank you for looking after the catsâ olive wood gifts. On Monday we left after breakfast for the port and our ferry over to Paxos, had a blip whereby the fella in the port wasnât there to hold/look after cases and the rumour from Olympic rep Sam was that he may not be back for the season at all. Atlantis Hotel happily stored them for us, we made sure we had a drink there before we hopped on the 2:30pm ferry. Ferry trip was dicey, a storm rolled over briefly and I was a bit green around the gills from the sea/sky view towards Corfu, by the time we were driving to the hotel the roads were steaming, great personal service from Routsis and we were at the hotel in a jiffy. Had a 2nd floor room with a garden terrace, due to the time of year it was actually a bit chilly come the evening and we used the blankets all week for the first time ever! We introduced friends to Paxos for the first time and they arrived on a specially laid on Illida Dolphin crossing, theyâd suffered the remnants of the storm on the crossing and were already saying âwe wonât be coming againâ Iâm really really pleased to report that by the end of the holiday that view had changed and for the first time ever they have said they would return (The only other place theyâve been to twice before is Las Vegas!). I wonât go into our daily routine as weâre creatures of habit regarding places to eat & drink. Dioâs and La Piazza were not open the whole time we were there, Manadendri taverna & beach did not open for business until the Friday, we went Saturday, we could not get a scooter from Christos. There is a new shop in the square opposite Nionoâs & Pounentes, it sells the same things as the Balinese shop by Harbour Lights, there were no other new businesses that I could see and some of the shops were not open yet. We did have a boat but had some issues with it and had to pull into Mogonissi beach to call in, turns out it had either overheated or munched up some rubbish, it was fine after weâd stopped for a while but weâd been told to be OFF Anti Paxos by 12:30pm so by the time weâd sorted the boat it was too late to go over, but we made the most of it and took our time going back up to Lakka stopping off at Loggos for picnic lunch then ice-cream at one of the bars. We took the bus to Gaios one day, ate at Georges Corner (shock horror) and a taxi one evening just for drinks. For my birthday we breakfasted on bacon sandwiches and prosecco, spent the day at Harimi beach & at Bastas pool, went to ALL of the bars in the evening and ate at Nionioâs, had an absolutely perfect day which could only have been improved if weâd realised Manadendri had opened up that day, weâd have spent the day there instead. As weâd booked indie we could afford the luxury of the later ferry so did have the morning and part of the afternoon to enjoy on Paxos, our friends who booked a package with Olympic were picked up at 6:30am for the first ferry despite their flight not being until 4.30pm. We said a fond farewell to some various people on the island that weâve forged and strengthened friendships with and I did have a lump in my throat for a while there. Our beautiful donkeyless island paradise will be missed by us as itâs unlikely weâll see it again for well over a year, we enjoyed the nature on the island being early season, that we donât normally see such as the beautiful flowers, fireflies in the evening and more bird song than we usually hear. Paxos does sing a sirens song to us, weâd happily dash our boat against its rocks to be forever caught in its tideâŠ. But we would need to remember our Bleasedale book, which we didnât do this year. (Also posted on TA) View Topic: Trip Report May 2015 |
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Topic: Not Long Now Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Barrie
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Posted: 10 Jun 2015 at 1:02pm |
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As mentioned above arriving in Acharavi on June 26th Sunday have 2 questions : 1. what's the mossie situation - wife prone to terrible bites.
2. Arriving on a Sunday will the Diellias market on the high street be open for basic provisions? Thanks View Topic: Not Long Now |
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Topic: Kassiopi ATM's Forum: Kassiopi |
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MCH
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Posted: 04 Jun 2015 at 4:32pm |
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I use a N&P card and have used Alpha, see below.
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Topic: Acharavi Advice Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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RETIRED
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Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 5:54pm |
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Agree with previous comments, Woody's on the beach is great with Akis and Rena superb hosts. I can also recommend Acharavi Park on the main road. Food is delicious and service great. Have a great holiday.
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Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 2:19pm |
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Not quite a festival, but a music night.
Just heard that Rembekika Taverna in Acharavi had a music night last evening, which included our friend Alexis Glikiotis, good to see him back on the island. I'll endeavour to find out if it's going to be every week, and post on here. View Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 |
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Topic: Question About Buying A Sim Card/Phone Forum: Sidari |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 26 May 2015 at 1:23pm |
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I believe you just need you passport to register a Greek sim card. That's what I did earlier this year at Germanos in Acharavi.
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Topic: Dancing Display Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 26 May 2015 at 1:13pm |
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To repeat myself from a general post.
There is to be a Traditional Greek dancing display in Acharavi on this coming Sunday 31st May, starts at 8 o'clock, if like other years, there will be food and drink to buy. The location is the Town Hall Square. Which is sort of opposite The Lemon Garden, just up from The Pumphouse. View Topic: Dancing Display |
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Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 26 May 2015 at 12:44pm |
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Just seen posters advertising a Greek Dance display in the council office square in Acharavi, this Sunday 31st May. With many groups performing.
Starts at 8 o'clock. Usually there is food and drink available at these does. View Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 |
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Topic: A Village Festival Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 17 May 2015 at 10:07am |
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There is going to be a village festival (Panigeri) at Agios Martinos, on Wednesday 20th May.
The village is the first one up from Acharavi on the Pantokrator road. The following day, there is another festival in Nimfes, also up from Acharavi but the other end of town. Also the 21st May is the name day of all Costas and Konstantinas etc, just say Hronia Pola. Bob. View Topic: A Village Festival |
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Topic: Changes 2015 Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 05 May 2015 at 9:22am |
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Were is Tete a Tete please?
I tend to use Adonis, Hovoli or the Orpheus for our pre/post meal tipples, but we have decided
to try a few more bars this year. Might even re-visit when we first started going to Acharavi and give Harry's bar a try. Used to have some fun nights in there!
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Topic: Acharavi Advice Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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MrsW3rd
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Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 2:59pm |
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Hi
Having been to Acharavi (staying at Matoula) 5 times am looking for some inspiration to eat out in the evenings please, we are very boring and stick to the usual haunts (Acharavi Park, Navigator, Fuegos, Da Gino and our favourite of them all Pumphouse) we don't want to travel so within walking distance. Any suggestions welcomed? Thanks View Topic: Acharavi Advice |
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Topic: Buses Forum: Kalami, Kouloura and Agni |
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davyboy
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Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 11:09pm |
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You can get the bus to Kassiopi and then get the Kassiopi to Sidari bus, stopping at Acharavi, Roda and Sidari and stops in between.
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Topic: Buses Forum: Kalami, Kouloura and Agni |
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leelee36
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Posted: 16 Apr 2015 at 12:32pm |
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Is there a bus that goes up the east coast which you can get on at Kalami? How far does it go? Just thinking if we could hop on and go to Kassiopi/Acharavi etc?
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Topic: Changes 2015 Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 10 Apr 2015 at 9:19am |
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Petalia is on the road up to Pantocrator, it is one of the highest villages on Corfu.
About 20minutes up from Acharavi. View Topic: Changes 2015 |
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Topic: Changes 2015 Forum: Acharavi and Saint Spiridon |
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GJJW
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Posted: 10 Apr 2015 at 9:12am |
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Cheers for the update. Where is Petalia in relation to Acharavi please?
Also, surprised the Central Bar has changed hands as thought it was doing well.
Anyway, if you hear of any Greek nights being held in Acharavi then please let us know. It was great at Binelikia last year. Such a shame it has closed.
Cheers again
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Topic: Distance From Venus Forum: Roda |
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tfg
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Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 6:12pm |
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Venus is is well placed for both Roda and Acharavi which can both be reached by a short walk along the sea front.
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Topic: Distance From Venus Forum: Roda |
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jbird
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Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 2:10pm |
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Hi,
Arriving in Roda on 2nd August and staying at Charlies Venus Apartments, can anyone tell me if these apartments are central to both Roda and Acharavi? Many thanks in advance. View Topic: Distance From Venus |
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Topic: A Sunny Day In England Forum: The Kafeneon |
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Elliemay
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Posted: 25 Mar 2015 at 3:39pm |
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Been raining all day here in Corfu until about 2.30pm. Hence the Independence Day parade scheduled for 11am ish in Acharavi was cancelled. Currently 18C and sunny.
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Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Bob and Wendy
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Posted: 23 Mar 2015 at 2:31pm |
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Barrie, as far as I know there is only one Panigheri, in Acharavi, and that is later than you asked for, located in the Olives on the way to Roda, quite a big affair.
However, last year, there was a dance festival on the 8th June, in the Town hall square with all the usual side shows, food, drink, candy floss and roasted sweet corn. Watch out for festival banners draped round the Pump Roundabout. Bob. View Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 |
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Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2015 Forum: General Corfu Holiday Questions |
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Barrie
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Posted: 23 Mar 2015 at 1:48pm |
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