Here I am in Gouvia where I’ll stay for 7 nights. I booked Hotel Omirico just a few days ago via b.com. The location is great not only for its close proximity to Corfu Town (and cheaper accommodation) but for the wide variety of excursions that run from here. After unpacking I head out to…
When I arrived at Agios Stefanos I wasn’t sure what to expect. A small tourist resort for sure, beautiful views yes. A lovely beach – definitely. I had chosen this little corner of Corfu, to use as a jumping-off point to visit the Diapontians. Thanks to Zeus and his tantrums, those trips didn’t happen but…
Most of my family have had a holiday in Sidari at some point or another. That alone was probably enough to make me decide not to stay there! I’m not being disparaging about the place (or my family), but I know that Sidari in the main, is a manufactured tourist resort. It is served by…
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…
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…