At the end of 2011's season, I hope the authorities are busy reflecting on all we have all said in the questionnaire. Arillas is quite different to other North West resorts. All of them are beautiful, but none have the special character which makes Arillas unique.
It is nothing to do with level of service, you get this in nearly all cases, wherever you go in NW Corfu. For people on holiday it offers a mile of beach (that needs, and is largely maintained by local families, but could do with more clearing by the authorities.) And it is safe for young families.
It offers complete peace if you want it, but also some partying if you want that too. There is a range of accommodation that serves most needs (maybe some more single rooms or disabled facilities needed? I have read posts about those.) It has some of the best chefs/cooks in the island, and the food is affordable and to die for. All by the hands of our local hosts.
That doesn't mean it needs no support. It could easily look after double or more in the majority of the season, if it gets just the right support. But the marketing is patchy, and I get the feeling that the tour operators are still treating it, and us "tourists" badly. The truth is that you will be part of the family if you want it, like Jen and me, or served professionally and courteously, advised, helped and looked after, without needing to be us.
There is very little point asking us lot (the forum, Facebook, the quieter regulars....) We already know what Arillas means to us and we all want to promote its long term success. We only gripe about the ATM and buses.
But a bit of Municipal support to maintain the look and feel would be a start. And a marketing campaign which recognises how unique an asset Arillas is to Corfu.
Phil