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It's the New 2010 Holiday Season - First Reports of San Stefanos

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lufcsahb:
Me and my daughter went out on 28th May and came back yesterday.  We had only ever been in August before.  I knew it would be quiter at this time of year but it seemed to me there was hardly anyone there.  Arrived around 11.30 pm and went for a walk and did not see one person walking down the "high" street.  No one in Condor Bar although that did get slightly busier to the end of the week. Stayed at Athina Hotel B & B only and they told me it has been a very quiet start to the season. All restraunts very quiet indeed, with Mythica and Olympia being the busiest. (But you didn't have to book at either.)
The beach now looks like Arrilas beach did last year, and only room for one row of beds and you could see where the sea had been right up to the top of the beach recently.  As I say I don't know whether this is normal for this time of year or due to the wet winter they told me they have had.
That said everyone was very welcoming as usual and we got to do some lovely walks which we never do in August because of the heat.  I am very lucky to be going again in August and like to think I am doing my bit to help the Greek economy.  ;D

tonyco1:
Very worrying the beach thing - it seems to disappear more each year - this can kill resorts if the trend continues!

Gordonc:
Lilolil, we went to the harbour to catch the local ferry, sails on Mons, Weds and Sats and you can go to Mathraki or Othoni. As I said, 6 euros pp each way to Othoni, just over three hours on the island. You'll get longer on Mathraki, guessing the fare would be around 4 euros each way. SS travel has a new trip taking in both islands, 28 euros pp.

Resort was quite lively last week, being half term but doesn't look too bad this week so far. Little Prince has been busy both accommodation and the restaurant. Kerry at Ozzy Oils said the place had been quiet in May but she was happy with business so far. Sue at the Beachcomber also reported a quiet May. Zorbas seems much quiter than usual and the Pizza place next door seems really quiet. Mythica has been fairly busy but was empty at eight o'clock on Friday evening, Little Prince packed when we went to eat.

Olive Press has not opened and doesn't show much sign of doing so.

Finally, the new shop next to the juice bar has just opened. Has lots of Olive Oil products inc. cosmetics, Ouzo, Kumquat etc., novelty candles and so on. Prices for cosmetics as per Corfu Town. It is a nice looking shop though.

Weather on Saturday started with a thunderstorn with v. heavy rain at 06:00 and was very mixed all day. Sunday is already very warm and locals say forecast for this week is v. good.

Bristle Boy:
Things will liven up from late tomorrow when my wife and i arrive ;D

tonyco1:
Just been informed that they are building bunkers on the beach and putting shutters up in the town,
imminent invasion predicted - must be Bristol Boy!! LOL
Have a good holiday !!

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