Arillas Corfu

The good thing is it seems fairly flat when walking but you are going downhill to the back of Arillas, near the petrol station and Christos Apartments. There is a shop at this turning to get supplies.

Follow the road down and you will end up at the beach, then you could walk back up the cliff path, a nice round route.

I'm back in August (going to Nissaki in June though, hope to find some nice walks there)

 Greetings Dave,

Thank you for getting in touch.

In answer to your question, despite strenuous efforts on my behalf, the future on the Inter Resort Bus Service rests in the hands of Thomas Cook, who have so far this year, resisted backing the scheme. As TC and Thomsons control the biggest number of passengers travelling to this region the scheme really depends on their active support in order work as a commercial venture. I have been in contact with both companies at Director level, and although Thomson are happy to back the service, they are only willing to do so if Thomas Cook agree to do so first, and, despite TC being very keen at the end of the last season, they have informed me they do not wish to support it this season, although they will leave the final decision to the on-site Corfu Island Manager, Simon Lindsay.

I funded the trial venture with personal funds last year as a market test, but cannot afford to repeat it this year. It certainly proved very popular, and your's is just one of many requests for information I have received since. However, at this point int time, and unless TC change their minds it doesn't look as if the bus service will operate this season.

You are welcome, and I would encourage you to write to Simon Lindsay, and you never know, if customer pressure is brought to bear, he may change his mind. His email address follows: Corfu.DestinationManager(at)thomascook.com (Simon Lindsay)

Many thanks for the compliment. I am glad you like our web site.

Very best regards
Herman Mittelholzer

My wife and I will be arriving in Arillas on the 9th of June for the first time, we have been to Corfu several times before but have never been to Arillas so we are looking for a few pointers from the more experienced visitors to this part of the island. We will be bringing our daughter and her fella who are both about 30 and have never been to Greece before and their two children who are 4 and 5. We are staying at the Marina hotel for two weeks, we have chosen self catering as going for a leisurely evening stroll and finding somewhere nice is a big part of our holiday and we wouldn't have it any other way. Our first night will be spent at the Marina enjoying the Greek night. Previously my wife and I have stayed in Paleokastritsa so we will be popping over there a few times I should imagine, we have also planned to take the kids to Aqualand, we will be renting a boat for a day, there will no doubt be a few trips in to Corfu town, across to Kassiopi, up Pantokrator, Old Perithia, the Achilleon Palace, Angelokastro, Erikousa (not sure if I spelled that right), a bit of snorkelling here and there and plenty of great food in all sorts of little tavernas but what we would like is some suggestions for what to see and do in and around the local area of Arillas both during the day and in the evening. I'm sure we will be fine but there is nothing worse than visiting somewhere and finding out when you get home that you missed out on a fantastic restaurant or a spectacular beach just because you didn't know it was there.

 

Have you used any? If so what trips have you been on and what would you recommend? Also if you can give me an idea of the price you paid that would be great.

 

 

 

Thanks.

Thanks Kaytee, will you be there on my dates? It would be nice to meet a regular forum member.

 

Carol

 

We never got round to going to Arillas last time - How long does it take to walk there and could we walk back in the dark?

 

thanks

Jane 

We are really looking forward to going as everyone on arillas.com and here seem to love the area!

I am new to this site and also first time visiting Arillas.

It seems very popular with people that have visited and returned, can anyone advise me of what to expect price wise and what there is to do.

We know its quiet which is what we are looking for.

Really excited as it will be our first trip together without the children :)

Any tips of how to fill our days

Hannah

You don't say where to, but am assuming around the Kalami area as you posted in this forum.

That price does seem excessive as my son got a return taxi from a local firm for 52€ each way last summer to Kavadades (between Sidari and Arillas) which is much further (I think).

Most car hire companies will let you collect at the airport and drop off there on your return.

Can you tell me where the ATM is in Ag. Stephanos please. We have a place in Kavadades and thought that the nearest ATM, after Arillas closed, was in Sidari. Thanks. 

If you turn left at the Barras hotel onto the Arillas road its is/was the first on the left, before you got to Town Pizza.

Alan

Going to Arillas for the first time 09/06/12 and can't wait to get there. Been to Corfu several times before, usually stay in Paleokastritsa but fancied a change this year and Arilllas looks like exactly the sort of place for us. Question is are there any cash machines in Arillas, we are staying at the Marina hotel which looks gorgeous so directions from there to any machines would be great.

Last time we were there we stayed at a studio at the far end and up a road where it looks like Splish Splash on the virtual tour, sorry can't remember the name. Where in relation to that place is the Kaloudis

Which are the best rooms, we need a ground floor as I have osteoarthritis and can't do steps.

Also anyone know the email address so I can e-mail to ask for this ground floor. Have requested it with Thomsons but no guarantee we will get it 

Many thanks for any help and advice

 

Thanks for the info.

 

When do you go?

keith

 

Eileen, if you are planning on eating out in the evening, an ouzo meze at the Olympia  between 12 and 2pm  is a really good, cheap substitute for a light lunch! You get the people watching thing thrown in for free!

Trisa

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