One of the advantages of staying in Agios Stefanos is having expert advice on hand at San Stefano Travel. Not only are they a mine of useful information (and very nice ladies), but they also organise regular tours. This is perfect for people like me who prefer not to drive in Greece. Plus, I’m on…
The evening of the day after the storm I wandered down into the village to seek out somewhere to eat. Every night so far I’ve eaten at Spiros and Maria’s next door to Sun Sea View and haven’t been disappointed. However, I need to spread my horizons and see what else is on offer. I…
My first day in Agi Stef (BTW this is not my husband’s nickname for me!) was balmy. After the storms the day before I arrived, the atmosphere was humid – according to the weather app more than 70%. Even at 9 o’clock in the morning it’s very warm with a bright sky. Whilst sizing up…
Well, I nearly didn’t make it to Corfu. I had booked a one-way flight a week before travelling. Within days of doing this I came down with a virus – you know – the one that affects your stomach. No matter how much I was looking forward to this trip I wasn’t going to risk…
It’s September and that means one thing! It’s time to embark upon my autumn solo trip to Greece! Now that summer has come to an end, (not that it ever began in the UK!) I have a little window to travel before the onslaught of the next season begins. It has been a busy year…
6.5 week itinerary – Corfu Diapontia Islands itinerary covering Erikoussa, Othonoi, Mathraki, Ioannina and Paxos. 45 days by ferry and bus. No car needed. Budget breakdown.
This morning I’d set my alarm for 4am. I’d arranged for Radamanthus to pick me up from the square in Anafi Chora at 0430. God I hate these early ferry connectionbut actually prefer them over the late night ones. It was a short journey from Anafi back to Santorini – less than two hours. I…
Where on earth did 6 days go? I know every day was a beach day and one seemed to run into another but hey – what else can you do in the middle of a heatwave? I would love to have spent more time exploring Chora. I’d like to have visited “Monastiri” – so close…
I’d have been very happy to spend every day at Klisidi Beach for the rest of my stay. Curiosity however, always gets the better of me. I’ve already fallen into a routine with Rhodamanthus the taxi driver. Every day he’d drive me back to Chora and before I had chance to get out of the…
Sometimes I grapple with the urge to go and explore new places against the need to relax. The purpose of this trip was to take a bit of time to recharge my batteries but I’m itching to see what Anafi has to offer. Today this isn’t such a dilemma as I’ve had the decision taken…
This afternoon I will leave Thirassia. My three nights here have been all too short, but unfortunately have been dictated by the regularity (or irregularity) of the ferry connections. I did a last bit of handwashing, safe in the knowledge that it will be bone dry after just a few hours on the line. Whilst…
Last night the Meltemi arrived. The wind that blows across the Aegean from the north made its presence felt by rattling the chairs on the terrace and whipping through the branches of the trees. The heat of the last few days has been stifling so I hope the temperatures will now cool a little. This…
