Bastas Hotel, Lakka

I understand Bastas is due to have a refit this winter as it has got shabby. I have never had a problem with the pool. I do miss seeing Nico taking his shirt off occasionaly at the pool now that he is based at the beach taverna! Worth lingering over a swim for.

I have been to a few places in Greece in September and it is quiet as families with kids are back at school. The time you were on Paxos is the music festival which I suppose attracts a particular visitor. Like Linda I love somewhere qiet and peaceful. I hate it in August when visitor numbers are highest. 

Wasps are everywhere at this time of year. Even in Britain. I was at a camp fro 3000 Guides and Scouts in August and we were plagued all week. The whole of the Nottinghamshire population seemed to descend on us at each meal, with much girly screaming and upsets dinners. Not many visitors to Greece realise just how the population of cats were kept down in Winter, and it isn't by natural selection. This practise has been pahsed out a bit, hence the rise in numbers. I understand a charity has been visiting & performing the ops to try & help.

I have not found locals partucularly unfriendly. there are a few characters as there is anywhere. One of the provision shops has a particularly grumpy worker, but she is like that with locals too. Having been to a few places in Europe over tha last few years I don't find it that expensive and I have found there are places for all pockets. The food and drink is more than other Greek resorts as it all has to come in by boat. Many visitors think the cost must be less for residents, but it isn't. getting there can be a long day, but I am grateful not to be sat on a bus for hours and take the chance to wander round Corfu Town with it's lovely shops, cafes and culture spots.