Ipsos Corfu

Ipsos tends to attract younger visitors due to its nightlife and more affordable accommodation and restaurants.There is a new nightclub on the seafront which looking at the entry queue seems to attract locals as well as visitors. Overall Ipsos is much improved and the beach is as popular as ever with plenty of water sports available. 
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Hi, not been on for a while, can I ask how is Ipsos these days, I know it had a down period but has it picked up at all, thanks
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I always thought they were basically the same although a buggy is more for off-road. May be wrong though. Neither is great for the hills and bends. You may find it easier to hire a car once in Ipsos but you are limiting yourself if you can only drive auto. In all the years I have been going to Corfu I have only once had an automatic. 
View Topic: Buggy\Quad Bike In Corfu

Ipsos to Paleo or Corfu Town is quite a trek on a quad. Why not hire one for a day and see how you enjoy it. Don't commit to longer initially unless of course you are used to Quads. Enjoy,be careful and be safe.
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On the other hand, for what you want to do, the Green Buses are ideal. You're not far from Corfu town and they run back fairly late. If you get stranded, a taxi back will hardly break the bank. And nearby Dassia is actually on the end of the local town-area blue bus routes, which run even later.

Take the first bus into town in the morning and then the next one to Paleokastritsa. Remember to grab a copy of the timetable at the depot to check your journey back. It's about a 45 minute run between Paleo and the town, and maybe half an hour between Ipsos and the bus station.

And that's if you can't find a tour operator that simply runs a day coach to Paleo.

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Hi Mokitro

When I have looked at the price of quad bike hire in the past it has been almost on a par with small car hire.
Corfu is very hilly with lots of narrow winding roads with hair pin bends, even the main east coast road has its moments. Wherever you are staying and wherever you are going you will almost certainly find yourself going up hill during your journey. Ipsos itself is quite flat but you have to go uphill at either end to get out of Ipsos.
You might want to check your holiday insurance to see whether you are covered for quad bike hire. You may have to pay an extra premium to be covered and you may struggle to get cover.
As Sue says it is personal choice and only you can know what level of discomfort you are willing to accommodate. Cars have air conditioning!

Whatever form of transport you ultimately go for, I hope you and your girlfiend enjoy Corfu and wish you both a great holiday.

Deedee

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Thanks a lot for answering

I'll be located at Ipsos... want to know if its ok to travel from there with a quad bike to Paleokastritsa , port, old city.... 
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Just seeing if anyone else is in town and what to see here. We've been to a lot of places in Corfu but this is new territory although we've been through on the the bus from Ipsos to Kassiopi.
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Taxi from Kalami to Agni is really expensive as the taxi has to come from Kassiopi or Ipsos. and Corfu taxis are expensive anyway. Any idea what date you want to go as I will ask the boat owners if they can help.
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Hello everyone, looking forward to mine and my wifes 4th holiday to Corfu. We've been to Kalami twice and Sidari but was wondering of any recommendations of anything in Ipsos? eg bars and restaurants, boat trips, hiring of boats or cars etc?
Thanks
Baz

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Hi, we're staying in Nissaki for two weeks in August and was wondering if restaurants are taking credit cards or is it cash only?
Also I believe there is one ATM in Nissaki, so was wondering if it would be working or we would have to travel to Ipsos or Corfu Town?

Thanks
Paul
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Hi there,

We were there last year. It's a nice hotel, nothing fancy - basic, clean, and all we needed. Each room has a fridge, TV and toilet/shower. Air-con is available and payable in the hotel (I think it was 10 euros per day but don't quote me on that). There is no tea/coffee facilities in the rooms but we'll take our own mini kettle next time .  The pool area is lovely and the bar, dining room and reception adjoin it so during the day all is in one area.

There are 4 main accommodation 'blocks' each with a number of apartments. Three are at the pool area and one is down the hill in what was originally a separate hotel. All the accommodation involve steps from the reception area - the 2 closest have between 5 and 10 steps, the third a few more and the one down the hill is a 5 minute walk down a track. It's fine going down but can be quite steep coming back up!!

Further down the hill from the 4th apartment block they have created a multi-layered decking area with parasols and sunloungers which allow you to bathe in the sea from the hotel. The water here is too deep for non-swimmers but is lovely for snorkelling etc. There is a dive platform and steps to get back out.

All meals are served in the main dining area and again it's nothing fancy but adequate. Main meals usually consisted of 3-4 choices with large choice of salads etc as well. The menu repeats each week so could get repetetive if you're there for more than a fortnight. All-inclusive drinks are local only but the bar does serve recognised brands to purchase as well if you prefer.

The hotel itself is a half-hour walk up the main road from Barbati (probably quicker if not so hot and flat!) but the hotel runs a minibus 3 times a day into Barbati to pick up/drop off at the beach. The public bus service stops immediately outside the hotel on the main road and is great for popping into Ipsos or further to Corfu Town or Kassiopi etc.

Staff were all very helpful and friendly and couldn't do enough for us.

In one sentence  - cheap and cheerful, basic but clean, worth the budget price. We certainly are planning to go back next summer.

View Topic: Nautilus All Inclusive Ipsos

I think Katerinas floor space is larger, but I've found Aphrodites better stocked, that's going by my experience when I visit mid May/early June and October. There is another smaller corner shop further on from Aphrodite just before you get to the Sunshine Hotel entrance, and one across the road from the Shell petrol station. It's not just Agni that Aphrodite delivers for, some other travel companies use her as well. Katerina sells UK papers, Aphrodite doesn't. All corner shops will be more expensive than the larger supermarkets. Your nearest supermarket from where you'll be staying is AB supermarket in Ipsos. As you drop down into Ipsos coming from Nissaki, its about few hundred yards on your right, couple of flags one of them Greek hang over the entrance. This supermarket has 2 floors, there is a lift to take your shopping trolley upstairs.  Further down the coast at Dassia you will find a couple more supermarkets..
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I think you will find this accommodation is in the Barbati area, can't say that I know it but am in Ipsos next week so will ask if anyone knows any info. 
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Hi all just wondered if anybody on here has stayed at the Nautilus Hotel in Ipsos on an all inclusive basis, what are your thoughts on the place as me and my sister are going in June this year and I've read conflicting information?  Thanks Mandy
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Thanks for all your replies, I have bit the bullet and gone for the Yannis as they are open the dates I can make - will have to get in training to tackle that hill though  
View Topic: Location Of Accommodation

Go to bookings web site find 'Ipsos Holidays' then click on, show map, then click on the pointer for the apartment and zoom in you can chose satellite view, to see where it is.
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Thanks for your replies, you are not wrong about inaccuracies as I do know some of the  Ipsos area and the map is way off with some properties!  Booking. com states this property as being Agios Markos which I though was up the hill and to the left?!?
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As you enter Ipsos from Corfu town follow the main seafront road to the other end of resort till you get to Als restaurant taverna on the beach side of the road at this point cross the road. On the corner you will see a sign for the surgery and the Supermarket Pyrgi,  follow the road down past the Supermarket for about 400 metres and on the right you will find the apartments. Have a great time.
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Booking. com usually includes a map with a scale on the accommodation page. Maybe this will help. I don't know Ipsos that well but it does tend to get hilly as you travel inland from the beach. Good luck.
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We always get a taxi from the airport to Dassia and last year it was 25Euros each way and Ipsos is not much further along the coast
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Hi, I have just booked a holiday to Ipsos and it doesn't include a transfer, does anyone know the current cost of a taxi from the airport. I've done a search and the only prices I can find are years old.
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We hired a small boat last year and just past Ipsos a small pod followed us leaping and playing while they followed us.
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You might get a starter in the surrounding areas for 16 euros!
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We also used to stop for breakfast in Ipsos on our travels at a pub down a snicket just off the front. Last time we went it had closed, please can someone remind me of the name? It had a massive round temperature gauge over the bar every time we went in it read 42c

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Dirty Nellys is the Irish Bar on the front, only ever had drinks in there but it may be because we always went May and late September so may only do food in high season. Tiffanys does a full menu of breakfasts, snacks etc., they are on the strip roughly halfway along, there are a number of other places such as Papagalos (parrot sign outside) there was Planet Ipsos but I think that has changed now and Nibbles but can't think of an Irish bar other than Temple Bar on the corner that has now changed to Wet Bar but still does food.  Hope you can suss it out.  Cath
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Whenever we hired a car, driving round the Island from Kassiopi, we always stopped off at Ipsos to get the children something to eat. I think it was an Irish bar on the front, did burgers etc, but having looked on Google Earth can't seem to find it. Any help would be most appreciated.
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Just a small word of warning.
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So, we returned from our 2 week break in Acharavi last week and I’ve just about recovered enough to get round to

posting this little ditty. It was quite difficult this year as our youngest daughter, Seren, has decided to go from crawling to running. No in between, so keeping an eye on her was a challenge!

Firstly, we have now been to Corfu every year since 1996 (bar one) and to a certain extent you wonder if it will be your last (will you still find the place interesting, things to do etc), and I can confirm that we left the island with heavy hearts and a feeling that we couldn’t wait for our next visit!

We hired a car from the airport as per usual, and so we were able to explore areas of the island (I couldn’t sit by a beach/pool all day).

So, a few of the places we visited are below (apologies for spelling):

Kalamaki beach (great for the kids)

Roda

Arillas

Agios Stephonas

Krini

Paleo

Gouvia

Ipsos

Ropa Valley

Corfu Town

Kassiopi

New Perithia

Doukades

Barbati

Hydropolis

Plus a few days by the pool and on Acharavi beach

 

Now my favourite bit of the holiday is always meal times!

We had some truly amazing meals and I have included a few below:

Three Brothers Astakeria – What a find this place is. All fresh and amazing fish. Very reasonable prices too. Run by twin brothers with their mother cooking. Very small menu, but I would recommend simply taking whatever special dishes they have prepared that day. We had grilled sardines, zucchini, and shark with red wine sauce. It was heaven!

To Kyma Kassiopi – Been meaning to try this place for a couple of years. It oozes class

and the food and service were top notch. Beautiful setting too.

Binilikia Acharavi – Went for the Greek night on the Friday. Great entertainment, hospitality

and the food was fantastic. Ordered too much! Was that good we did the Greek night twice!

Alegria Acharavi – A great new place in the town. Such a selection of varied dishes, really fresh

and great value.

Immerolia Taverna – We lunched here one day and ordered a few starters to share between

us all. Great views, brilliant food, and efficient service.

Faros Acharavi – Great location on the beach and a cracking meze was shared by all. Very friendly hosts too.

Woodys Acharavi – Have to admit to being a snob about this place for a few years. However, my wife convinced me to eat here a few years back and I was wrong! Again, really good location, very friendly hosts, and I would recommend the lamb kleftiko.

Roda Park – Always a friendly welcome in such a busy place and massive menu. We ordered the fish platter for two which was huge and good value for money. My only small gripe is that it’s that busy you do feel rushed at times. Really nice food though.

Gelatis New Perithia – Amazing value, with free pita bread and dip starters, free water and a complimentary ice cream to finish with. We always order lots of starters here, a salad and some chicken souvlaki. The hosts are always welcoming and have time for you. It really is a joy to go back here year on year.

And of course we dined at various grill rooms in Acharavi too. Still can’t believe the quality of food you get from these places for such a low price!

We also had quite a few croissants and coffees in the bakery over the road from the Adonis. What friendly people they are and we even ordered our daughter’s birthday cake from there which was delicious. A great place to people watch too if you are nosey.

 

As for drinks out, well we always love our time in the Orpheus and Lakis and his family are great hosts. The Adonis was great for an early/late drink. The Mythos bar was very laid back and a very friendly host. But, my find of the holiday and great place to have a chilled out tipple was Jon Banos new bar “the Boathouse” in Roda. He’s obviously spent a lot of time, effort and money on this place and he’s got it just right. Really nice place to just sit back and take in the views of Albania, Acharavi, and St Spyridon and listen to the waves.

 

Also, great to catch up with friends. Claire, Sian, Paul, Rod, Jon, Jo, Lenni, Lakis, Zac, Sid and Jan.

 

Anyway, I won’t bore you anymore, suffice to say that we will be booking up again for next year, and can’t wait!

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There is also an excellent launderette (I think that it's called "Easywash" - but the colours aren't bright orange!) at the southern end of the strip in Ipsos. It's on the right, jus as you turn to the right, up the hill opposite the yacht harbour.

Just a thought.

Martyn
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Hi guys
I promise to try to make this quick! First timers, please feel free to question me further on anything you'd like more info on.
Good bits first:
Flight perfect. Long wait for cases. Transfer OK, bit longer than expected due to other drop offs.
Different rooms to last time. Spent first night pretty much at the Belvedere pool bar, quick side trip to Petrino's and back for dinner in The Belvedere restaurant. Food & service were really good.

Tuesday was a dull rainy day on & off, so we mooched around shops, went to the Aquarium which was small but worth the 6 euro, you could pet a rock python if you wanted to. You can pay an extra 6 euro to have a trip on a glass bottomed boat. Ate at Nausika (I think???.. It was Greek night). You have to try Grandmama's lamb here.

Wednesday started nice & clear, went to the beach for a few hours until it went dull then back for a siesta. Went to La Grotta for La expensive beer and Spiros for dinner, although its popular for the BBQ I had mousakka which was lovely, had prawn saganaki starter, wasn't quite what I'd expected but everyones recipe is different in Corfu.

Thursday spent the day on the beach at The Poseidon, great on the beach service and surprisingly good prices. Really liked this place. In the evening we took the organised trip to Corfu town, got me a lovely 'Prada' bag and discovered Rosie's bakery - well I presume that's what it's called, fantastic lady described all the baklava, and even told us the best way to eat it. Back to Paleo and Petrino's to watch the match and had a light supper plus home made cheesecake, lush! Big old thunderstorm that night.

Friday sea amazingly much calmer after the storm, hired a scooter from Spiros, got a good deal, rode over to Dassia, Ipsos, Nisakki etc, stopped at Kassiopi for icecream then on to Roda to visit a friend working at The Boathouse bar for summer. Dinner at Limani by the harbour, good food again.

Saturday more scooter adventures, rode up to Arillas, spent some time on the beach and had lunch at The Mirage hotel, lovely looking place and great location! Stopped at Georges on the way back through Lakones for raki & wine. Dinner was Nikos' BBQ at the Belvedere pool bar, was OK but feel like I missed out on a lovely taverna meal, he did top it off with a ridiculous half a watermelon/ouzo cocktail. Other half was worse the wear after that and a couple of cocktails at Me Gusta.

Sunday. Couldn't get a sunbed at Posiedon so went over to Akron for a few hours, take away gyros from O'Merkalis for lunch. Dinner at Nausika again as it's so good!

Bad bits. No hot water in apartment for 24 hours, apartments in a different spot down a tonne of steps although they look fresher and newer than the other ones they are strangely loud! All the doors are springloaded and bang shut which can be heard throughout all of the apartments, along with the scraping of the patio/balcony furniture, every tiny knock to the balcony rail, every cough, sneeze, sniff. Our friends toilet wouldn't flush all week, the maid showed them how to give it a smack before & after the flush...

Beds were hard as rock, I didn't actually sleep properly all week, then due to the echoing noise issues I couldn't get an afternoon nap either.
I spoke to Nikos & Natasha about being able to get their rooms in future, they said they'd try their best but couldn't promise as older guests with walking problems will get priority so I'm sad to say we wont be booking the Belvedere again

Errr sorry, that wasn't short was it??? 
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Sounds like Planet Ipsos has gone then, maybe because most people have tablets/smartphones and just use them anywhere they can access WiFi. I know I used to pop in to log in and check e-mail etc. and had a drink whilst there. At the weekend there were usually a few teenagers in there playing on the games but not always that busy although we were only normally there May or September so most places were quiet.  Hope the new bar is a success as the resort needs all the help it can get.
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Sounds like Planet Ipsos or Papagalos then, always thought Planet Ipsos was popular with the local teenagers at the weekend!
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Plenty of choice of fast food, restaurants, tavernas and bars in the area.  In Ipsos there is a biggish supermarket the AB which has parking at the rear and is over two floors so has a good choice of both local and international products.  Enjoy your holiday.  Cath
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Many thanks for this, especially about Ipsos. Kids are 11,13,15,15 and all boys so they'd love something like this. We are going in July and staying for a whole week. Many thanks once again. With regard to Dassia and Barbati I would assume they'd both have supermarkets/restaurants etc...we have booked a self catering apartment. Looking forward to this holiday 
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Depends when you are going and what you like, are they young teenagers or older?  Ipsos has Planet Ipsos which is a sort of amusement arcade with games machines etc., for kids of all ages.  I have always found it to suit me but have only visited in May and September so not sure I would like it in the busy high season!  As it is situated on the coast road between Dassia and Barbati it may suit you, particularly if you have a car and can get out and about, Corfu town nearby and pretty central for exploring the north of the island.  There is some nice accomodation in the area up the hill towards Kato or along the coast road going out towards Barbati.  Have a browse on some of the accommodation sites such as Travel Republic and Hotels Combined where you can check out peoples reviews.  Just a word of warning, some of the maps showing accommodation locations are a bit iffy when I was looking for availability it showed two accommodations side by side on the map that I know are about 2 miles apart!!
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How about a drive out to Taverna Legrand Balcon above Pyrgi.
View Topic: Recommendation Please

We used a Corfu airport transfer in 2012 but I have not kept details. I would not recommend one unless someone else has given it a good report. We were picked up by a coach, transferred to a taxi along with another couple and then made to suffer being squeezed in this car until we got to Ipsos. We eventually, by this time having some space, reached Kassiopi around 4pm having landed at 1pm. This was the equivalent of another flight.
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Travellers Cheques are hardly used now and some places will not accept them (I believe they may incur a charge at the bank). Pre-paid currency cards widely accepted in shops and tavernas but I am sure you pay a charge if you withdraw your pre-loaded euros via a cashpoint, (there is no cashpoint in Kalami - the nearest is Kassiopi or Ipsos). 
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So Lily's Gran, it would seem that Kalami is to have it's sunbeds as usual. Unlike Ipsos as stated. And Kerassia is not going to have them this year it would appear also, some sort of kerfuffle.
Bob.
View Topic: Where Is Everyone Ipsos Is Quiet

A new ATM machine is being installed at Aphrodites Supermarket.
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Drove through Ipsos at lunchtime today, we've never seen it so quiet, only one beach lounger/umbrella franchise that we could see.
Bob.
View Topic: Where Is Everyone Ipsos Is Quiet

Having stayed lots of times in Kalami at different places and coming back to A&A in July this year with hubbie and 19 & 14 year old kids, I have read and agreed with lots of other members posts. I also dislike the new name! But having been, as a 20 year old, which was a long time ago, to the dreaded San Antonio in Ibiza (got to say it wasn't dreaded at the time) I don't think our beloved Kalami has anything to worry about, just because the A&A changes it's name! I don't think Kalami could ever be sold as a jumping 18-30 resort. Believe me, the teens do their homework! I went to Ipsos as a 21 year old, obviously we drive through it to get to Kalami, and I shudder, and the kids laugh at me! The young ones look at the internet and at the brochures, and they can clearly see that it's not for them. They won't go. I think the main worry isn't the clientele, they'll be the loyal ones plus new! The main worry is the board options. We as a family like to eat breakfast in but maybe do lunch and dinner out. This may vary this year as we plan to escape the kids early and wander off to Koulara etc on our own! The tavernas in Kalami serve us very well, we hope they continue to do so! Let's not worry about the name but what they have to offer 😉
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Hope you get this sorted Pam, I lost Mic in March to Motor Neurone Disease, our first abroad holiday together was to Ipsos as was our last in May last year.  It meant so much and holds happy memories.  Good Luck, if anyone can help you the Forum Members can.
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Hi Tina
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When we stayed in a villa above Ipsos a few years ago (Spartillas) & a few times we ventured down to Ipsos/Dassia, they are both nice & plenty to do, but I thought they where a bit more expensive meals/nights out, then what it is up in the northern resorts? But like Fruityoghurt we are Sidari people, daft thing is we spend every day all day at Agios Georgeous. Elliemay is right in saying Arillas good too. But my advice northern resorts for sure
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The upside for Dassia is the short transfer time, the bus service into Corfu Town, walking distance into Ipsos with its stunning bay and views over to Corfu Town and a good choice of bars, tavernas and restaurants.  Ipsos was an 18-30's resort years ago and a lot of places have closed down but what remains is good quality.  The beach is shingle so not the best but there is also the option of walks into small villages such as Analypsis and Ano Korakiana.  I notice you mention September, I have found that Ipsos tends to start to close down the last week in September but I understand that the other resorts mentioned do stay open into October. Enjoy wherever you choose :-) 
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Thanks Davyboy and Bob. Bob, I knew the church was somewhere along there, because the photos came in between one of Ipsos Bay and one of the Durrells' White House, but I couldn't have pinpointed it any closer
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Steve, I just wanted to thank you for helping to make our trip so much more interesting! Without your books we would have missed so many lovely little places that just needed a minute or two to walk away from the main road and others that we wouldn't even have ventured to up scary-looking roads in the mountains!

I'm still sorting through the hundreds of photos that I took during the week, but here are the first few. I intended to make notes of all the places we stopped, but you know what happens to good intentions, so please excuse me if some of the place descriptions are a bit sketchy.

The first day, we started with an easy drive up the coast. This is a churchyard that we passed somewhere between Ipsos and Kalami.




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Sorry for the (very) late reply. I wasn't overly keen on Gouvia as a resort, I found it a bit run down. There were a few very nice restaurants but that was about it. The Park Hotel was great, and it was a great location to get around the Island, but I would not stay there again. We will definitely stay in other parts of Corfu next time, we liked Dassia, Ipsos and our all time fave, Kalami. Keppi
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No ATM in Kalami and nearest is Kassiopi or Ipsos in opposite direction. The travel shops in the village will change currency and the rates are usually OK. As Bob says the tavernas will take plastic although prefer cash. Maybe take a pre-paid currency card if you dont like carrying cash. Kalami is a small village so facilities are limited.
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[QUOTE=sedgi]
Hi have been going to Corfu since 1991 and would like to say there is more to Corfu than Kassiopi. Yes lovely place but every time log on that is all that is mentioned, there are many of nice places to stay and would be nice to hear them mentioned. Have been to Ipsos, San Stef, Paleo, Glyfada, St George, Sidari, Roda, Ropa valley, Corfu town and yes even Kavos and many more.

Sedgi
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You only have to check this page out to find more than Kassiopi.

http://www.agni.gr/holiday-forum/forums.html
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Hi have been going to Corfu since 1991 and would like to say there is more to Corfu than Kassiopi. Yes lovely place but every time log on that is all that is mentioned, there are many of nice places to stay and would be nice to hear them mentioned. Have been to Ipsos, San Stef, Paleo, Glyfada, St George, Sidari, Roda, Ropa valley, Corfu town and yes even Kavos and many more.

Sedgi
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It is quite dated so will need to allow for inflation but I remember seeing posts providing information on taxi service Nissaki to Ipsos on the old Agni forum
http://www.agni.gr/message_boards/display_topic_threads.asp?TopicID=33833
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Do you know the time/fare average to Ipsos then please?
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Hi
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I loved Ipsos in 1999, a girls holiday, a very different type of holiday from what we want now!
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OOeer - we all have our favorites dont we. Have you thought of somewhere near a shared pool so that your little man will have someone to play with. This was always a good compromise when our boys were young. At 5 years old they can play in the water all day 
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Thanks Bob, I hadn't thought of staying elsewhere. Last year we did a two centre stay, Coyevinas/Avlaki and then onto San Stef (NE), a week in each. Loved every minute of it, feel as though I left a piece of my heart behind in Corfu (dramatic I know, but just fell in love with the charm of the island).
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Hi Steve
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The gypsy type of beggar have always been around, even in Corfu Town, they used to sit 16 year old girls on the cinema steps with a baby, begging, there was one outside Dielas at Ipsos the other day.
Look the rose sellers in the eye and a firm "Ochi" does the trick. If they thrust anything in your hand just drop it on the floor and walk away, if in an establishment, complain to the owner.
Bob.
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As Werangels says there is the AB Supermarket in Ipsos, stocks pretty much everything over two floors and has a deli counter at the back of the ground floor. There is an alleyway to the left of the supermarket with parking at the back. There are numerous bars, tavernas and a couple of late night venues in Ipsos but things do start to close down quite early in the resort, we have been a few times at the end of September and watched things closing down as the locals realise not enough tourists to go around. Enjoy your holiday.
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On your way from the airport, you will pass Lidl and a couple of other supermarkets on the outskirts of Corfu town.  They are on the opposite side of the road, so you will need to turn back on yourself.  There is also a supermarket in Ipsos which you will drive through.
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Hello Stevetheaagle
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Or Ipsos maybe. You will drive through Ipsos on the way to Kalami from the airport so they could check out the nightclubs then.
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There is a Sardine Festival in Ipsos tonight. xxx
View Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2013/14

Hi all.
View Topic: Finding The Abandoned Village Perithia From Paleo

They may well offer paragliding in Paleo. If not I have seen this in Ipsos when I have driven through.
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The nearest ATM would be in Kassiopi or Ipsos in the opposite direction. Majority of bays accessible by car but can be very steep approaches - far easier by boat!!
View Topic: Villa Elia Near Yaliskari Bay

Dear All,
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Oh it won't be Corfu Town that they put you up in!! We have been to Ipsos, Dassia (lovely owner shouting at everyone), and best of all Kavos, just where you want to go when you have chosen quiet Paxos.

Could be worth seeing if you could get a cheap room in Corfu Town though and just tell them you'll see them at the port.
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There is a bike rental shop in Dassia just on the main strip towards Ipsos
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Quite a bit of cloud around at the moment but also plenty of blue sky. A bit cooler at the moment with a nice breeze blowing through my office window.  David I always take a brolly - and have been laughed at by Security staff at Manchester airport when they ask where I am going (Corfu, Benidorm, Majorca) but I have been proved right because I pack my own rain cloud, ask Neil in Tiffanys in Ipsos he can vouch for me
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We have only had this problem on the Ipsos coast road, but we cant use any other road down to Corfu Town ect, never stayed here before, but will be going back to the Spiti Prifi again next year. Villa is fantastic it's only the road that spoils it.
View Topic: Is It Me Or!

I have ordered the map from Stephan so once it arrives, I'll be able to work out where I walked to from Ipsos
View Topic: What's The Name Of This Village?

There's a road by the Ipsos Town Hall that goes west past the Yannis Hotel and after a couple of miles or so, there's a village with a fine old church. Does anyone have any idea what the village is called?
View Topic: What's The Name Of This Village?

I remember Ipsos when it was impossible to drive along the strip in the evenings due to the volume of people.  Every bar rammed to the hilt, 3 campsites. The rot set in in the later 90s and now, the place is a shadow of its former self.  This is not the place to debate why, but what a pity!
View Topic: Accommodation In Ipsos

Glad you enjoyed it, we stayed at Annaliza in May and they were really nice and the staff very helpful as Mic is a wheelchair user.  We have been going to Ipsos on and off for over 25 years, there was a large gap when my Dad was ill and we didn't want to venture anywhere where it would be difficult to get back from - no Easyjet in those days!  When we went back it was a shock to see all that had closed down, in the village, along the front and around the corner where Tartan Tammies, the Irish and Welsh bars and Moons disco used to be.  It has picked up a bit since then and they have made a nice job of the front with the pavement and palm trees - mind you I nearly cried the first year when I saw the Rampampu apartments in Pyrgi were falling down, then the next year they had been renovated and turned into an Old Peoples Home - wonder if I can put my name down
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Thanks for your reply. Things have certinally changed since I worked in Ipsos in the mid 90's. The resturants and bars at the village of Pirgi next to Ipsos are all shut bar one Italian. Even the soccer pitch is nearly completly overgrown! The strip at Ipsos has about 50% of the bars, clubs and resturants that were once opened. On Saturday night most bars were empty with 5 or 10 at most in others. Very depressing stuff. They are hoping that July and August will bring a change. Corfu town is thriving. Cruise liners ensure a steady flow of new customers. Saying that, we had a fanststic time and Corfu is still the most beautiful islands in the world. The Annaliza apartments in Pirgi were perfect.
View Topic: Accommodation In Ipsos

Thank you for all the helpful information.

The coach trip to Paleo sounds ideal, there is a bit of everything on that trip & such a great price. I stayed in Ipsos years ago & we did an Island trip stopping at Paleo & the Monastery, it was fab.
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I think that there are 5 tavernas in Old Perithia now! The longer established ones are in the square at the centre of the village.

A drive that will show you some wonderful sights and old villages would be to turn right at the pump (roundabout) in the centre of Acharavi and follow the back road through the old village. At the end, turn right head up hill to Agios Martinos, right again and on through Lafki, and Petalia. You then come to a T junction, where you can turn left (up to the top of Pantocrator (very desolate scenery higher up) or turn right into Stranillas.  (If you go up to the top of the mountain you will have to come back down through Stranilas anyway, unless you have 4x4, which a whole new ballgame!)  In Stranilas, find a table under the giant elm tree - no views but very atmospheric.

NB - it is possible to get from Old Perithia to Lafki to carry on up the mountain. However, I haven't done this route for a couple of years and last time a 4x4 was essential - and I wouldn't think any work has been done on the track since.

From Stranillas head downhill (superb views over Corfu Town) to a T juction - turn left and this will eventually bring you out on the north east coast road just above Ipsos; turn right, and this will bring you back into Acharavi, via Episkepsis.

As an alternative, you could take the left turn well before Episkpsis and head for Zygos. Once here, you can carry straight on through Klimatia amd Episkopi before turning right down to Roda, or tum left and head for Sokraki, and Ano Korakiana, to the main road; turn right here and head up through Skripero and on over the mountain to Sidari etc.  Please note that the section of road between Sokraki and Ano Korakiana is very narrow and twisty with many hairpin bends - it may not be for the faint hearted.

Martyn

View Topic: Greek Villages & Driving Times

I think it is a cafe on the road between Ipsos and Nissaki. When you drive through Ipsos towards Nissaki, you go round a bend and start to climb the mountain road, there is a couple of cafes on the right hand side. We ate there a few years ago and it looks like the same view. It would fit with getting off a boat then walking up a hill.
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I think you can get the Paleo bus to the Dassia/Ipsos cross road and change bus there without going into town.  I'm sure my son did it a few years ago.

Alison

View Topic: Taxi From Paleo To Kassiopi

Can anyone recommend a place to stay in Ipsos?
View Topic: Accommodation In Ipsos

Hi, Jules,
There is a butcher's shop in Lakones village just down from the square. DCV (Alison) may be able to tell you if they sell fish.There is a fish shop at the traffic lights, where you would turn left for Ipsos, Kassiopi etc. Why not try Paleo harbour as it is still a working port.

Take care
Tom and Marion
View Topic: Fresh Fish, Paleo

If you walk along the front and speak to Sophie and Homer at their office you can book trips there, they also take bookings for Waterhoppers which is the diving school if that is your thing. Don't do much in the way of trips myself but did a trip up to the north of the island many years ago which was nice. There are also days out to the water parks and horse riding, really depends what you want - I go with intentions of doing allsorts and then get a bit avrio (which is like manana but slower ) If you want to go into Corfu town the blue bus now runs through Ipsos as well as the green one so the service is much more frequent, the times are posted on the bus stops and you can buy your ticket from various shops, bars and supermarkets along the front. Enjoy your holiday.  Cath
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Quite a few nice restaurants along Ipsos seafront.  Moby Dick is small but very nice, Stathis is bigger and the food is excellent (just ate there last week €36 1 starter 2 mains, liquer coffees and wine) there is also Phevos (haven't ate there).  We also had a couple of nice meals at Wet (paid €26 for 2 mains plus drinks and wine) (used to be Temple Bar) at the end of the road near the Butchers.  There is also ALS on the seafront side (not eaten there but always seemed to be busy).  There are quite a few bars along the seafront, we tend to go in Tiffanys as we know most regulars in there and the prices are very reasonable (€2 for a large draught local beer VAP and €2.50 for a bottle of Amstel) they also do a good breakfast if you like a fry-up.  Some people like to sit in Calypso bar which is attached to Sunrise Aparthotel but there should be plenty open when you get there (bit slow to start up in May).  Enjoy your holiday, where are you staying? Cath
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Hi Nicky,
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For the first time, previously been to Benitses and Ipsos and all over Greece and Cyprus, but we keep returning to Kerkyra . Going on the 10th June and I've loads of questions for you knowledgable folks!
View Topic: I'm Going To Messonghi

I would say about 30-40 minutes at a reasonable pace (depending on the heat).  Just be a bit careful as you come down the hill around the corner into Ipsos as there is no pavement to speak of and the cars tend to whizz around the bend a bit sharpish.
View Topic: Dassia To Ipsos

Don't know the mileage exactly, but we have walked from the far end of Dassia to Ipsos in about half an hour, walking briskly.
View Topic: Dassia To Ipsos

Does anyone know how far it is to walk from Dassia to Ipsos?
View Topic: Dassia To Ipsos

Where I live: Stafford, Lidl is the only supermarket that sells ouzo. Only 36 more sleeps to Ipsos.
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Sorry if I gave the impression we stay in Ipsos, if we go that way at all its just to use Diellas or pass through.
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Hi all very interesting everyone has their own ideas I too find Acharavi and Kassiopi too busy and towny.  I love Sidari that may sound daft but Sidari has a real holiday feel. Have been going since 1991 stayed in Paleo, Roda, Ipsos and many more but don't know what it is about Sidari probably where ever you are you can always walk on the beach or see it from every where. But each to their own long as it makes you happy.
View Topic: Which Resort?

I suppose in those days there were less small resorts- Sidari was a lovely unspoilt tiny hamlet for instance, and Acharavi was a few house clustered round the well!  So most tourism then was confined to the area between Messonghi and Corfu Town in the south, Ipsos to Corfu Town in the north and Paleocastritsa in the west.  Kassiopi  had a good few tourists though also.
View Topic: Ryanair To Corfu

Ipsos is on the long distance bus route- I would stay within the local bus radius- Benitses in the south, Dassia in the north
View Topic: Help Where To Stay In April

Wouldn't have thought that much would be open in Ipsos in April, when we have visited mid-May for the last couple of years there have only been one or two places open.  Tiffanys has stayed open over the winter for the last couple of years but I am not sure about any of the restaurants as we have only found Stathis and Moby Dick open when we were there.  The AB Supermarket should be open on the front and Dimitris bar in the village also stays open all year.  Agree with Lindybell about the walk along the seafront, do it most mornings when we are staying there.  Not sure about the bus service times out of season but it is only a short run into Corfu Town from Ipsos for more choice.
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