Orestis is in the Megali area my favourite spot right by the beach and really close to the center or Sidari. There are 2 waterparks one really near to where you are staying and the big one which I believe is the one nearer to Corfu town. There is an arcade and internet cafe which my son 14 loves, all bars tavernas are full of entertainment for all ages sure the boys will be fine. Never used public transport as usually have a car for 1 week about 150 Euro and visit places at our leisure, works out cheaper really than day trips. Usually do the Greek night as love these but book independent as much cheaper and just as good, pick you up by coach. Then chill for a week but everything you need in Sidari. There is a big supermarket and many smaller ones along the strip a little more expensive. Paleokastritsa is a lovely place and Corfu town best at night, you can book an evening coach trip there too. You can also try Albania, Erokusa island not sure of the spelling, the list is endless. We have been there 11 times and still find something different to do. Have a fab time, enjoy!  

Thank you Sedgie and Scouse John - any help/advice is fab. Two weeks to go for us too and I am just sooooo excited!!!  More so than the kids  

Forgot to add Corfu town has a McDonald thats why my son especially loves the trip to Corfu town! They will love the old and new castle a proper boy thing but a lovely taverna at the top to have a ciold beer and snack and views are amazing. Roda at night is fab and a great Mexican, only usually eat there once for a change as love the Greek food.

I have to disagree about the other waterpark being very small.
Certainly Hydropolis is not as big as Aqualand, but there are plenty of waterslides etc, and they do a great all inclusive day a couple of times a week.  Also the transfer time is much less since it's only a short distance along the coast at Acharavi.

Your kids will love Sidari-there's plenty for them to do including watersports, pedaloes etc. You can hire a boat from the jetty too.

I wasn't impressed by Ericoussa (other than the cannabis growing wild in the hedgerows!) but the trip to Paxos is worthwhile.  Beautiful island!

Don't book any trips through your rep-you'll get the same ones on the street for around half the price.

Thanks guys - think I'm getting more excited by the second  Might just have to do both waterparks to see for ourselves  Definitely want to do boat trip and glass bottomed boat thingy and pedaloes and explore all the beaches and pretty places and eat loads and drink loads and and and ... Anymore tips places to eat etc greatly appreciated. Hope you have a fab time too - we'll be there in two weeks - eeeeekkkkk  xx

14 hours to go I know I won't sleep much argh. Money tickets passports money tickets passports check mossie repelant check books check bits of clothes check phone check OK  I'm ready wooooopppp 

The traditional Greek tavernas I'd recommend are Symposio, Family, and Konaki which are all at the Canal D'Amour end of the resort.
Plenty of other eateries around the resort to suit all tastes, all very reasonably priced.

Stopping at Eleni apartments, 4th time in sidari 1st time at Eleni . Will let you know how it is on my return 

Hi Cannock Girl, where are you staying?

We arrived back Monday night and noticed that at 7.30pm the temperature was 32.5 degrees so you can imagine what it was like during the day.