Peroulades Corfu

Bikolis in Peroulades and Yialos in Karousades. Both really Greek and excellent restaurants.
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We got home in the early hours of this morning after a week of bliss.  Thoroughly enjoyed a week off real life.  No TV, no newspapers and only on the inernet twice - to check arrangements for meeting up with resident friends and to check for any changes to our return flight.  
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The location where you get a view down the coast from Cape Drastis to the steps at Peroulades is pretty dodgy actually - by which I mean fairly dangerous to get near, never mind for a film crew to be lumping kit around. It's where Mrs Durrell wanders off to read a book and throw nuts at some field mice - for some reason.

The track that leads down to Cape Drastis has the very best views from the top. As you descend, your view is mostly blocked by trees and reeds. You can either step out onto the cape (but you're limited in how far you can go now) or follow the track all the way down to a very narrow inlet where you can get a boat tour. (The rock shelves out just under the water in this inlet too, so it's fine for getting in and out for a swim).

But as you make your way back onto the tarmac road from the track and away from the cape, on the shore side of the road is a high bank, fenced off, with some olive trees. The scene was shot up there, looking along the coast away from the cape. But be warned, that bank doesn't slope off on the far side - at the top of the bank you can see from the road, there's a sheer drop of hundreds of meters, and the face of it is being eroded all the time. From the sea you can see fresh falls from the cliff tops that occur several times a year!

There are a few other tracks around Corfu which are scarily close to massive drops. If you take the service path from opposite The Orchard in Sidari, up the slope and along the coast to Cape Drastis, you go past the radio towers and you'll see 4WD tracks along the trail. There's a line of shrubs right beside the road, and they're hiding another shear drop.

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For me, Alecko's oppos. the church for gyros. You're right about Venezia, love it. Also at that end, up behind the garage on the Magoulades road, there's Bavias - traditional home cooked food, open all year round and frequented by the locals. Salt n Pepper also there - haven't actually used this one but has a good reputation. Going out the other end - past The Orchard, always a favourite, keep going towards Peroulades and try Bikolis, owned and run by the lovely Eleni and Nikos. Or splash out on a taxi and head up to Ilias Taverna in Avliotes - fab food and spectacular views. - 11 days and counting - yayyy!!!
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Best you check your facts Davyboy.
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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 –easy 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 – one taverna served me unpeeled king prawns, didn’t 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 café bar we had used on previous visits and were surprised to be informed that they didn’t serve coffee at that time of the evening. Their ‘waiter’ went on to tell us, in so many words, that if we didn’t like it we could go elsewhere. We did and we didn’t 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 Virginia’s. 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 hadn’t 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 – 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. It’s 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   
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OKAY!!!
Restaurants that are open all year around.

Bikolis in Peroulades. Open every evening except Tuesday.
Zephyros in Almyros. Open every day as far as I am aware but obviously limited choice.
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The only Sunset Taverna I Know is in Peroulades. Most people I know call it that because of its magical Sunsets, but its proper name is the Panorama Restaurant 7th Heaven place we visit two or three times a year As Graham T.A says it's a couple of km past Sidari. This is a great place to visit.      I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong   
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12/02/15 Tsiknopemti (Smoke Thursday). Traditionally the last day to eat meat before Easter Sunday.
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Hi. No real reason for posting other than I was feeling a wee bit sorry for Sidari. It's had no visitors for over a fortnight! Poor Sidari. It's the place that started our love affair with Corfu in 1988/89. Still love the place. Sure it's changed a lot and become more built up (although the monstrosity on the hillside HAS started to blend in), but the people remain the same kind, generous people we became friends with all those years ago and are still friends with. Some people are put off by stories about "the strip", which is actually only about 50 metres at the far end of the main street, believe me - Vegas it ain't! There's absolutely no reason to set foot on "the strip" if you don't want to - we don't. There are more than enough quiet little bars/tavernas/restaurants where you can while away an evening. Alcohol has certainly increased in price, but that's because of massive tax increases. The cost of eating out has barely changed in the last 5 years. Lovely walks. It's nice and flat for wheelchairs and buggies. Taxis are cheap and plentiful if you want to go a little further afield - Avliotes/Peroulades/Sunset  Beach/Velonades/Magoulades/Arillas/San Stefanos NW are all nearby. All tastes in food are catered for Greek/English/Chinese/Mexican/Italian/Indian etc. If you DO want entertainment, then "the strip" is there, with tribute acts/bingo/pub quizzes/live music etc. Move out in any direction from the centre and you discover little hidden gems. Truly a place with something for everyone if you take the trouble to look - and see past the hype.
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Bavias in Sidari - been in their kitchen many a time - open all year round and a favourite with the locals. Also Taverna Bikolis in Peroulades.
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Head out in the other direction, as if you're leaving Sidari.After about a ten minute walk, on the right hand side you'll see Venezia Pizzeria. Does fabulous pizzas, as well as gorgeous Greek and Italian food, run by Spiros and his brothers. Not far past there is Oasis Taverna, very traditional Greek food mostly, run by Gregoris (brother of Spiros at the Three Pigs), one of the oldest tavernas in Sidari. Keep going to the road junction opposite the big supermarket and turn right, about 100 yards up the road is Bavias run by Vangelis and his family. Very traditional, lovely food, open all year round and a favourite with the locals. In the opposite end of Sidari, turn right at the Three Pigs and follow the road round. Keep going towards Peroulades. About 20 minutes will bring you to The Orchard Restaurant. Set in beautiful gardens, run by George and Debbie, lovely food. Another 10 minutes along this road is Bikolis Taverna, run by Nicos and Eleni, also open year round, lovely traditional food. If you fancy a Chinese for a change, recommend China Town, almost opposite Mediteranneo, run by Angelo. Lovely food and great presentation. Have fun. If you try any of them, let me know what you think. Good luck.
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Although I love Kassiopi, I have to agree with Razaker, Panama Café at Peroulades over looking Sunset Beach.
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MINE is the Panama Cafe Peroulades over looking Sunset Beach, for me its heaven
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Hi there. We've been going to Sidari twice a year for 25+ years now. Yes, Sidari is more commercialised now, but it is still very easy to find nice quiet places to eat/drink/talk. The so called "strip" really only covers about 50 metres - from the bend past the church, to the taxi rank near The Mimosa Hotel. This section is very loud later in the evening, but we just don't go there! If you're looking for accommodation within walking distance of the centre, you could check out Tereza's, Christakis Apartments, Takis and Efi Apartments, Triviza's, The Alkion Hotel. You could also try the other end of Sidari, which we have always found quieter, and have a look at Othonas Apartments (on Facebook) Chrysanthy Apartments (also FB) Legends, Christina Apartments. For restaurants/tavernas, starting at the big supermarket at the crossroads there's Bavias (open all year), The Oasis, The Venezia, Romano' s(behind the church), China Town (fab for a change), Mediteranneo, Three Little Pigs, Alkion Hotel, The Orchard (Peroulades -about 15 minutes walk from Three Pigs) and Bikolis (further 10 minutes). These are our personal favourites, but I'm sure you'll find your own! The good news is that prices for eating out have barely changed in the last 10 years (still don't know how they can do it for the money!) There are lots of nice walks all round Sidari. For car hire we always use Value Plus, family run, good cars, very reasonable prices. Can be picked up/dropped off at the airport, or delivered to your accommodation. You can still have a lovely holiday in Sidari without ever setting foot in "the strip! If there's anything you'd like to ask, feel free.Good luck.   Moyra
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Hi Sue. Hopefully I can be of help in answering any further concerns you have.
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Hi Julie, I'm sure you'll have a good time. Sidari can be as quiet or as lively as you want to make it. The Mimosa is right on the seafront. It has two swimming pools and always looks well tended. I don't know about the food as haven't stayed there. There are LOADS of restaurants/tavernas. Personal favourites are The Orchard and Bikolis (both in Peroulades, about 20 mins walk), Mediteranneo (just yards from the hotel, at the end of the prom), Alekos Gyro place (oppos. the church), The Venezia Pizzeria and The Oasis Taverna (both on the way out of Sidari. I'm sure you will find your own faves! I can honestly say in 25 years of going to Sidari at least twice a year, we have never had a bad meal. Some maybe better than others, but never bad. Oh, and ChinaTown, just yards from the hotel if you fancy a Chinese is excellent. Also Bavias right on the outskirts near the crossroads. If you turn right as you come out of the hotel you are about 1 minute from the beginning of the strip. Plenty tribute acts around. I believe the drag act is Lady Jayne. Loads of Quiz nights/ bingo etc. if you're into that. If you prefer a quieter time head for Canal D'Amour area, or walk through the strip and once you get past the church, there are plenty quieter places. If I can help you with anything else, just ask. Good luck.
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Paradise, at the crossroads at the eastern end of the main strip, does lovely Greek food and an excellent Moussakas.  Mediterraneo, at the western end does a good steak and plenty of other varied dishes.  There was another small taverna I tried out that way (don't remember the name) but it all seemed a bit plain.  I never got far enough to try 3 Little Pigs.

Any of the restaurants on the main strip will do a good English breakfast - your choice is really down to €3 plus drinks, or €5 with juice and coffee, depending where you eat.  Of the former type, Madison lets you walk through from the street to a nice beach view, and has an XL option.  The latter deal is more common in hotel and pool bars.

I've been told that the better Chinese restaurant is the one up the stairs in the main strip, though I didn't try either.

It's also worth an evening walk over the headland and down to Peroulades to the west and the Sunset taverna, where they'll happily go off-menu to bring you what you want.  Shame the view is spoiled a bit by a new bar right on the cliff edge, so go and watch the sunset first, then come back to eat.  Taxi back after dark is a good idea - just ask the owner.

Tribute acts are everywhere - just look out for the signs on the main road during the day.  Bars vary a lot in style, from youthful noisy clubs to more casual pubs, and you'll find a similar mix of ages of people out at night.  Make sure to look down the little side-streets from the main road to the beach or you'll miss a few good live music venues.  It's up to you to pick one you like.  All I'd say is move around a bit and find one with favourable bar prices.  Just beware that any that are closed off and ask you to pay to go in -  that's not always a sign of quality; they could well be empty!

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Thanks for the information. I'd rather quiet than lively so that's a result. My wife has booked us in there for a couple of nights in early September so I thought I'd better find out what's around.
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They will be spoilt for choice in Sidari. There are lots of bars to try, if they have a wander around the resort they will soon find which appeal to them. If they don't want the louder "tribute acts"/English bars, have a look in to some of the pool bars, which are generally quieter. We tend to use Othonas Pool Bar where Telis and Christiana are the hosts, or at the other end Christakis apartments where Nicos is mine host. Legends or The Lagoon or The Alkion or The Three Brothers all have nice pools/bars. As for restaurants/tavernas there are loads. We have been going to Sidari for 25 years and can honestly say we've never had a bad meal. There are all tastes catered for Greek/English/Chinese/Indian/Mexican/ Southern Fried Chicken and more. We prefer Greek mostly, and beginning at the start of Sidari, our favourites are Oasis Taverna/ Venezia/Romano (behind the church)/Alecko Gyros (opposte church)/China Town/Mediteranneo/Three Little Pigs (for the floorshow)/The Orchard/ Taverna Bikolis (Peroulades). All are good in their own ways, but they'll find their own favourites anyway. Good luck to them.    Moyra
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If  you mean Peroulades, then it is quiet, some good restaurants and a nice beach. Fantastic sunset views can be had from the cliff top restaurant. Poulades is a small village inland from Gouvia,but not much there.
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Have a look at Christakis Apartments, or Tereza's, or Triviza's. They are all just along the road from The Three Pigs, on the way out of Sidari towards Avliotes/Peroulades. All have quite good reputations. They are on the flat, so good for the wheelchair. Also pretty near the centre for your niece, but also handy for walking for your boyfriend. Canal D'Amour just round the corner, and Avliotes/Peroulades/Sunset Beach not too far away.Plenty tavernas/restaurants nearby too. I know people who have stayed in all three, and were very pleased with them. Good luck.    Moyra
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In no particular order - Bavias, Oasis, Venezia, Pizza Romano, Alecko Gyros (opposite church), Mediteranneo, Three Little Pigs (for the floorshow!) Alkion Hotel (3 courses 7.95 e) and last, but not least, The Orchard and Bikolis Taverna in Peroulades (about 20 to 30 minutes walk, but well worth it). I keep saying it, but I've never had a BAD meal in Sidari, just some better than others. Everyones taste is different - these are our favourites - I'm sure you'll find your own, and have fun doing so. Enjoy!   Moyra
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On the way to Peroulades past The Family Restuarant and keep going to you get to Spiros Shop then you turn left, walk to top of road and turn right and its 4 or 5 apartments down on the right.
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Hi,
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Found the Andromeda apartments to be fantastic, just a little bit out of Sidari, on the way to Peroulades 
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Sue Im not very familiar with that end of Peroulades...I know a few at the end I stay but you would probably want to be within close distance of the Blue Sky, email them to see if they are able to assist though.

Angela

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Hi,
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We are coming to Corfu later this week and want to watch the sunset from Peroulades, we have never been to Peroulades before and want to know the best place to watch the sunset and would also like to go to a taverna with good sea views, any surgestions??
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Hi Sue
I go to Sidari, but I really dislike the strip, and only go there to access ATMs, Pharmacy etc.  We stick to the Melitsa/Peroulades end (Canal D'Amour).

The wonderful thing about Corfu is that there are so many resorts with differing qualities.  Sidari is definitely dominated by the Brits, with some Eastern Europeans starting to visit over the past couple of years.

In contrast, Paleokastritsa, for instance, is very cosmopolitan, with visitors from Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, in fact, just about everywhere. Very beautiful, but a bit hilly if anyone has walking difficulties. My avatar pic is Paleokastritsa by the way.

Wherever you stay, I'd either hire a car, or book a couple of boat/bus tours and explore what the island has to offer. 

Don't book through your rep though-the day trips are half the price if you book through one of the agencies in the resort, ie Valueplus or Vlaseros Travel.



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We went to the Sunset Taverna which is on the NW coast - we drove through Peroulades (a short drive from Sidari) to get to the taverna which is situated on the cliff top overlooking the sea. I think I have some photos of this place but they are on my computer at work (just as well as I've lost a lot from my home computer).  I'll have a look tomorrow and will post them if they are still there.  I wonder whether this is the taverna that GaryK is asking about?
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Hi Danniboi,
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Hi,
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Sidami
Don't you think life would be dull if we all liked the same things?
For instance, I like Peroulades, but dislike The Strip in Sidari-although many people love it.

Depends what kind of holiday you're looking for.


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The main Sidari beach in behind the main road lined with shops, restaurants, bars so basically it is in the centre fo Sidari. Sunset beach is in the village of Peroulades and is a good 45 minute walk; go through Sidari, turn right at The Three  Pigs and when you come to a T junction turn left, this road will go all th eway to Peroulades village, at a water pump in middle of road take the right hand road and you will soon see signs to Sunset beach. It would cost about 8€ if you get a taxi from the rank in Sidari (on the main road just after you pass all the shops). If you walk there you can book a taxi return from the Bar on the cliff top at Sunset beach. 
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Hi Phil,
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Thanks Sunny Girl, we have been that way a few times. But we stay in San Stef at the Romanza, and use the Avliotes road to get to Sidari and Peroulades and also to visit Avliotes.
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Hi, we usually have a car but like to get back to Sidari for tea so I can have a drink. I have been in Pizza Romana many times and as most people say its wonderful (garlic cheese bread) I will try Yanniss at Peroulades as we are on our 32nd visit and have still not tryed it.
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Hi,
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Thanks ladies, went to Go Greek in Blackpool yesterday and the chef there who is from Peroulades recommended it to us. Thanks again lol Ann xxx
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Yep - used to spend nearly every evening there in 1996!!! It's changed a bit round there since then! We used to go up the road heading out of Canal d'amour towards Peroulades, and turn right down a track. Not very far up - you're still in the Canal d'amour area where the bars/restaurants/shops are. You could also get to it by going through the Canal d'amour complex too. Not sure if that is blocked off or not now though. 
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Does anyone know where the Rock restaurant is. Thinks its near Peroulades but not sure lol Ann xxx
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Hi Sooz, The main beach is nice, clean with shallow water, water sports & of course you can hire a boat (yellow boat company recommended). Around the resort you will find lots of coves withtheir own little beaches places to explore especially in the canal d' armour area. Follow this through for a long walk (about anhour) & you'll reach peroulades & sunset beach (well worth the walk)....
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