Holiday time is upon us

Hi Rose

It's quite a big island, well, stuff is spread out, so it's possible to hire a car as and when you need one. We rented either cars or mopeds. There is a mountain in the north of the island, pretty much all traffic goes over this....the 2 of us, 1 moped, inflatable lilo folded onto the rack :D

I have found the locals to be pretty friendly and helpful, never been ripped off on the island.

Stunning setting, has to be Paleokastritsa,very hilly, amazing clear sea, Monastery perched on the hill.

Must see, Corfu town. Plenty of British colonial influences on show in the buildings, and you can stop and have a drink at the Liston, and watch the madness pass on by.

Cricket is still played in the centre of Corfu Town, where there is a large green space. Go to town on Sat evening, it's manic, with shops selling everything all out on the pavements.

Sidari is worth a visit, if only to swim through the Canal D'Amour, though the town has it's tat and tacky bars.

Mouse Island is little more than a photo for the collection!

Everywhere you look there are Olive Groves, try and get some oil to bring home in a Tin, so it can go in your case.

The Achillion Palance is not very old, bit of a con IMHO!

You can see Albania, it's really close. You could not visit, when I was last on Corfu, but that may have changed.

There are some posh hotels just outside Corfu Town, but you could be anywhere if you chose to stay in one.

Mozzies...you will need a good repellent, plus plug-ins for your accommodation.

Avoid, at all costs, The Pink Palace, not just because it's PINK :lol:

We are not really culture vultures, so don't do ruins usually, when we went to Corfu we tended to go peasant, eat local, use unmade back roads, dress down yada yada :D

Which may (or not) not be your style. I hope this helps :wink:

Thanks Bandit its a great help. It is looking a distinct possibility the saving for us flying from Bournemouth would be brilliant.

Rose, I have been to Rhodes twice and would definitely go back. The place to be is Lindos, although we stopped 3 miles away in Pekfos as it was much cheaper and had some good beaches too. We had a car to get about for a few days which was worth it for sure. If you want specific info, PM me.
As for Corfu, the only place I would go to there would be Paleokastritsa.

Kefalonia is high on my radar for next year, but I think you would probably like Paxos, Ios or Santorini seeing as you are not so much of a beach person!

Tony_H wrote:Rose, I have been to Rhodes twice and would definitely go back. The place to be is Lindos, although we stopped 3 miles away in Pekfos as it was much cheaper and had some good beaches too. We had a car to get about for a few days which was worth it for sure. If you want specific info, PM me.
As for Corfu, the only place I would go to there would be Paleokastritsa.

Kefalonia is high on my radar for next year, but I think you would probably like Paxos, Ios or Santorini seeing as you are not so much of a beach person!

Thanks Tony. I do spend a bit of time on the beach but easily get bored. But I did find that as it was hot and the water so nice it was easier to do. What region are you thinking for Kefalonia? Its still very high on my list and the couple of hours I spent there it was fabulous. It just had a good feel about it. So I will probably be looking at Fiscardo area, I could have spent all day there. Did you have a car while in Santorini or was it easy to walk around there? We had to have a car in Lefkas, this way we went about three quarters of the way round the island.

I was in Santorini for 2 weeks, and had a car for 3 days. In that time we got to see all that we wanted to, its a small place. Public buses however are very reliable and run every half hour from everywhere, and all go to the capital, Thira. It cost about 2 euros from one end of the island to the other.
We also found a large supermarket in the next resort who would come and collect you from your hotel in a minibus when you rang them, you do your shopping, and they bring you back - free of charge! What an utterly brilliant idea!!!!

Santorini is stunningly beautiful on the volcano side, and the black beaches at Perissa and Kamari are fine if you want to chill out and sunbathe or relax.

As for Kefalonia, I really have not researched it that much yet, and am yet to find anyone who didnt say the island was gorgeous. I think Lassi is the main resort but even that is hardly over commercialised.

I can tell you plenty about Rhodes though....!!!!

Never thought I'd say it but we too are going to Greece next year :shock:

We'll more than likely be sacrificing a second Ski trip to go to Porto Heli with Neilson for some serious dinghy sailing.

It will be nothing like a ski holiday - I'll be constantly monitoring internet based weather forecasts for a month prior to departure. My luggage will be over the weight limit because of all the 'gear'. First in the water, last out the water, dinner then bed. Dodgey eyewear induced tan lines.

I'm looking forward to the change really!

18 Days to go..... 8)

ellistine wrote:We'll more than likely be sacrificing a second Ski trip

Yellow Card! :evil:

I think you meant "I'd rather sell my boat, my house and all its contents than miss my fourth ski trip of the year"?

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