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WINKIE:
Been reading a few comments on social media, of folks feeling the village is becoming a little more like its neighbour Sidari. Big screen tv,s showing sport channels, in most establishments, 2 in 1 bar alone, live music being heard even at the quiet end of the village, noise levels increasing most nights. There a few places now, where folks can have a quiet drink and chat, and soak up the soothing atmosphere of the village, your thoughts folks ?. 

Gouliélmos the Scot:
My thoughts exactly.Just back from two wonderful weeks at Kapetanios.I like seeing the village thriving but there has to be a limit to the number of venues playing very loud music at all hours.What happened to the noise curfew that made venues close sound-proof shutters after midnight?
We first came to San Stef back in 1987.Obviously a lot has changed since then,mostly for the better.But as you say Winkie the level of noise late at night must be quite intrusive for those staying nearby.Even from our balcony we could hear music at quite high levels even after two in the morning.
I fear that the character of the village is changing and becoming more like Sidari.
I hope I am wrong as this place is held dear by so many of us and I would hate to get to the day where I no longer felt like coming back.

geordieborn2:

--- Quote from: WINKIE on July 11, 2022, 05:05:00 PM ---Been reading a few comments on social media, of folks feeling the village is becoming a little more like its neighbour Sidari. Big screen tv,s showing sport channels, in most establishments, 2 in 1 bar alone, live music being heard even at the quiet end of the village, noise levels increasing most nights. There a few places now, where folks can have a quiet drink and chat, and soak up the soothing atmosphere of the village, your thoughts folks ?.

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We had a gap between 2005 and 2019 and were surprised how little the place had changed. Okay it was bigger and a little more commercial, but actually we would say between our 1st visit 1993 and 2005 it changed more…. Even in 1993 Sidari was our worst nightmare. We were on a package in those days and the bus seemed to stop everywhere… We did not even know the resort we were going to and there were not too many left on the bus when we went through and we both looked at each other and said “not here we hope”. What a relief to pass through, then when we arrived at SS with the moon shining on the sea, lights spread well out and so peaceful… It was like a dream. Personally we would have probably stopped going after year 1, but the kids loved it and we did meet some lovely local people there. Year 2 and both these reasons were even stronger… after that the kids just couldn’t wait to go back…. Many a tear coming home! I certainly don’t think anyone here would begrudge the people there being successful. That success was always going to be our downfall, some of these things come with age and others from fond memories.

BarbaraG:
Blimey, I hope things have quietened down when we go early September. We’ll be staying at the Barras for the first time and I was a bit concerned about the location when we booked! I get very grumpy if my sleep is disturbed.

Karen:
We haven't been for 3 years and we love Condor for the music and dancing. They did however normally close the doors about midnight, so it wasn't too much of a nuisance, to most. I feel midnight should be a cut off point for turning down the music , albeit we wou!d be having a nightcap at Athens, about that time. We like to eat at Nafsika, in the evening as it is quiet so you can talk to each other!

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