Agios (Saint) Stephanos (NW) Corfu

Hi Phil,There is a map on Avlaki beach that shows the footpaths that lead round the headland through the nature reserve to Agios Stefanos, we have never walked it, only visted the beaches when we hired a small boat with friends but they are gorgeous.
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You would find a different if Agios Stefanos if you went back now Kebabx, the village is still chilled and friendly as it’s ever been with a lot of the original owners are still there. Speros now runs the Nafsika with his father George taking a back seat now but still helping out with Theodora still running the kitchen.

As with all places things change and there are numerous Tavernas and restaurants now. In fact the village is split in two. You have the newer and relatively busy part as you wind down the hill from the Romanza (this was more or less empty when I first went in 1989) But the older part, where the Nafsika is, is still quiet and peaceful and relatively unchanged.

A high percentage are repeat visitors, including myself,   which tells you all you need to know  

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Have a look at www.arillas.com.
There are a couple of travel shops in the resort where you can book local trips, without using the Tour Operators. There are boat trips to islands and Paleokatritsa etc, shopping trips in Corfu Town, Greek nights and lots more.

The resort is small and all walkable. You won't get lost. There are signposts to Afionas and Agios Stefanos and back again to Arillas. Where are you staying?

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Hannah

When you want a change from the beach or pool  why not consider a trip.  If you are travelling on a 'package holiday' your tour operator will no doubt try to sell these to you but, before you book, check out the local travel agents as they often do the same trips much cheaper.

May I suggest hiring a boat for a few hours ...choose a day when the sea is not choppy (for comfort). You can also book boat trips (which leave from Agios Stefanos harbour) out to the islands.

I also suggest hiring a small car for a few days.  That way you can really get to see some more of beautiful Corfu.   It is a shame to pay a lot for your holiday and miss so much for the sake of about 40 euros per day (plus petrol).  Then you can visit Afionas more than once and sit at one of the lovely tavernas taking in the views!!

Dennis
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Hi guys, thanks for all your help! We've booked Romanza's in Agios Stefanos! It's got some good reviews so hoping it will be good for us!! We plan on visiting some of the places that you have mentioned and will be looking for somewhere for our holiday next year :) Can't wait!!
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As reported elsewhere on this Forum  the ATM cash machine in the centre of Agros village has sadly now been removed. This is a backward step and it will be missed by many residents and visitors to the area.
The nearest now to Agios Georgios is in Agios Stefanos at the Thomas Bay Hotel.

Dennis

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I hope I will be proved wrong but I doubt there will be an ATM machine in Arillas this summer. The last one was taken away by the bank for economic reasons and personally I cannot see the present economic conditions will convince the bank to repeat its experience. I believe the business owners are currently lobbying the bank to get the ATM returned.
Your nearest one will be over the hill in Agios Stefanos, a 30minute walk. But if you intend hiring a bike or car for a day or so, as many visitors do, it is no trouble to pick your cash up on one of your trips. Besides Ag Stef several of the larger villages in the area have them
Visit the Forum on arillas.com for instructions on walking to Ag Stef, and also for updates on the ATM situation.

We have been visiting Agios Georgios for 18 years and there has been no ATM there at all. Visitors there just adapt.

Dennis

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Thanks for the advice everyone, will stick with Sea View in Nissaki but am toying with the idea of Angelicas over in Agios Gordis as well, so now it's between those two.
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We always stay in Agios Stefanos NW but enjoy a walk into Arillas to get some exercise and to have a change of scenery. We make a point of stopping in Gravia for a drink on our outbound walk and Anna's Apartments on our inbound.
We have never eaten in Arillas. Where would you suggest for a light lunch? Is there anywhere that does Giros Pita?

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