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Welcome to Arillas => Arillas general information => Things to do => Topic started by: GaryS on May 28, 2008, 11:17:34 AM
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At the end of June this will be my 5th time to Greece, 3rd to corfu, but first to Arillas, hopefully 1st of many. On all my previous trips to Greece Ive grown acustomed to the tradition of the beach BBQ by boat. A lazy day up or down the coast, a stop for a swim or two and the arranged BBQ at a remote beach with lashings of very cheap wine and ouso. Hopefully Arillas or the surrounding area has the same, so friends of Arillas any recommendations, no no's or good tales?
Yamas
Gary
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GazCaz
I know you can book what is called Theo's BBQ. Never been on it myself but I have heard a lot of good reports about it.
You can book it through Arillas travel, I think.
It is more for the adults rather than kids, so I would look into it first before booking to make sure it is exactly what you want.
Hope this helps.
Amanda
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I would definately check its for adults only. We had a bad experience of that in Zante. We took our daughter and parents on one, a coach not a boat. When we got there all sorts of "adult games" were on the beach needless to say we were not amused and neither were my parents so we had to move along the beach. We should have realised when about 75% of those on the trip were between 18-30 but as we were the first ones picked up we didnt know what was in store. We wont do that again for sure! So better to check it out first.
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Cheers all
Seem to remember the name Theo from previous BBQs in Corfu, so likely the same lot. Was a good day out. We ain't interested in the 'adult' type with the 18-30 crowd, but have no kids with us. Always found them to be good as you see little coves and bays you normally can't get to. Will check before we book though and grateful for all your advice.
Gary & Carolyn
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Like BG we have found ourselves in the midst of "adult" games in Ibiza (to be honest they would only suit those who aren't adults) but not in Arillas. Made the most of it then, but would have left if we had any kids with us. Like you say - you can turn these things into what you want.
But we have never found time for Theo's barbeque in four visits to Arillas so far - just too many friends and feeds to get through! We still haven't done our boat trip to Paleokastritsa (determined to do it in July, but we were aiming to during the last two Julys too...) for the same reason. We've only got to Corfu town twice in 8 weeks there. You can spend 2 weeks on holiday without ever leaving Arillas.
Just read some of the forum and you will know what I mean. Have a great first trip to Arillas - "You'll be back!"
Phil
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We love the lazing round chatting, eating fine food and drinking local wine, but we both have a thing for snorkling, so tend to do a couple of boat trips or hire a boat for the day wherever we are. Im sure we will love our first visit to Arillas.
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Try Thalassa's house red - it is lovely. (If it's open of course. See other posts on it - it will be a real worry to us if not. We usually spend a lot of time with Giannis Litsa and Sprios and always do Christmas greetings etc.)
But Brouklis does gorgeous wine and even better local food. Just up past the corner of the road past Whispers (which might be open we hear.) See the interactive map. Jen and me only snorkel in Black Russian with very little coke in the galss to quote our friend Anna (studios.) Then we fall in hedges. But there is plenty of snorkeling to be found nearby.
Lazing on Arillas beach is a major part. Textile or naturist (at the far end out of the beach out of the way.) It is such a part of it all. Then visit Kaloudis for cold Mythos when you get too hot (put your clothes back on)
We can all say what we believe, and we are biased, but if you can't have a special holiday here, you never will.
Phil
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We are the same as you Phil.. We have only been into Corfu Town once when we stayed in Ag. Gordios. Were there an hour - wished we were on the beach and came home on the bus. It was too hot and I cant stand aimlessly wandering around not knowing where I am going, its so tiring. I think it would be lovely at night though and when its not so hot., perhaps an early or later holiday would be better to do that. We much prefer chilling out in Arillas. (sorry to go off topic, I do ramble).
Going back to the BBQ, we do like boat trips and have always managed to do one but never in Corfu though. It would be nice if they could pick you up from the jetty, I would go on a boat trip then.
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Nothing better than falling in the shrubbery after lovely food and wine and making all your red bits smart like hell. :-)Can’t wait to taste Mythos again, as its been 2 years, didn’t make it to Greece last year :-(
Heard lots of good reports about Brouklis and have attempted to book in online for our 1st night. Carolyn’s parents are visiting next week so they say they will check for us :-) Ive been once to Corfu town proper about 14 years ago, but have been dropped off there twice while doing boat trips to Paxos and Parga ( a long but worthwhile day out)
Just over 4 weeks to our visit and can’t wait. As everyone is so helpful, here is another question, half of our duo is veggie, so hows the food for the meat and fish free lot? Oh and does the bakery do the lovely feta and spinach pies and pasties? Mmmm :-)
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Hiya GazCaz !
Like you we love a good snorkel and we usually hire a boat to go along the coast.
Last year we found that the boat hire guy had gone so we thought we'd had it.
But the chap in the Akti hotel organized us a boat for a day but unfortunately the weather turned a bit dodgy so he had to cancel.
The year before we headed South in our hire boat and it was great snorkelling in a secluded bay called Porto Timoni.
Lovely clear water and plenty of sealife to see.
You can also head down to Paleo and all the coastline on route is great for a good old snork !
Have fun !
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They definately do spinach and cheese spirals/pies. Our favourites from the bakery. We always make a few trips get our cheese pies, cakes and bread for lunches...
They do stuffed toms, peppers. baked cheese. all the different salads, and I am sure if you ask they will do whatever you want. You will even find pasta dishes, omelettes, pizzas in some places, but predominantly there is a lot of meat. There is a creperie too which is great. I am sure you will have something to eat for the two weeks, no need to go hungry.
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The San Stefano boat hire lot have been very helpful this year, check the link and have been returning my emails in 30 mins. They have 10hp boats with sun shades for 70 euros for the day and you pay for your fuel used. They can even possibly collect from Arillas and return you for a few euros...how cool is that? cheers about the places to snork Barry, noted and will be visited.
Greece is usually good for veggies (Caz happy) and most traditional tavernas can cook most without meat. Glad about the swirly feta pies Blondegirl, we love them and carolyn adores the greek cakes. We tend to stay on the beach till late, have a few drinks as we change and hit the tavernas for food around 10pm, is this the norm for Arillas? Hope so.
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Had to add to this.
I adore saganaki (or "Nagasaki" as a past friend once called it) fried feta or holoumi cheese. Giannis and Litsa in Thalassa do a wicked sesame feta - fried feta cheese in sesame oil and seeds. Have eaten that more times than I can remember.
I will never forget the look on Anna's (studio fame) face when we arrived at her bar at 11am and ordered Mythos, Amstels and saganaki for breakfast. She dutifully provided same, but with her cheeky smile....
And just over the road at Athina bakery, Caz will find a selection of cakes to die for. We usually sit in their front yard putting on more pounds and showing them how to make Black Russians.....
veggies will find everything they want in Arillas.
phil
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Sounds lovely, we both adore that kind of thing and I must admit my drinking habits while on holiday also seem to be out on synch a touch :-) I’m sure the cakes and veggie stuff will keep caz very happy, me too as long as there are the usual wonderful lamb dishes the Greeks are so good at.
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Sounds lovely, we both adore that kind of thing and I must admit my drinking habits while on holiday also seem to be out on synch a touch :-)
I can assure you GazCaz that you are not alone in this forum :)
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Glad about that, and if anyone does find me sticking out of a shrubbery of a morning, just check Im okay, enjoyed the evening befores meal and point me back to the Arillas Bay :-) :-)
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coming to Arillas for the first time in August and have never been anywhere in Greece before. I have just been diagnosed with diabetes, to be controlled by diet, so need to be able to eat lots of veggies and fruit. From what I have read on the forum I can see that there are lots of lovely places to eat and hopefully they will be able to cater for me. Can anyone confirm this for me.
Judith
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Definately, they do fabulous salads apart from the traditional greek with feta. Chef's Salad is a particular favourite of Mikes. Loads of veggie dishes like beans, tomatoes, cucumbers peppers etc. Even mash potatoes in some places but the Greek roast potatoes are lovely too with olive oil and lemon. I suppose as long as you keep away from the baklava and cakes, they are very sweet, you will be fine.
I know how difficult it is with diabetes as my son and m.in law has it and has to be careful with diet too, but I am sure you will be ok.
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Thanx for the info on the food. I am really looking forward to coming. Just this half term to go and then I can relax.
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You will love Greece Judith, its a million miles from the Costas, more laid back and simple, but just what you expect. Its our first time in Arillas, so on our return in mid july simply look for our posts, there will be lots of updates. :-)
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hi judith
I am about to stop being a teacher after 17 years. half term are words I never want to hear again. jen and me have been ripped off by tour operators all over the world and at last can get out to Arillas without paying thru the nose.
All you have read here is true - it is an addictive place. I always thought I would have had an affair with Stella (Artois) but my affair with Arillas makes me think I might be attracted to sun, sand, food, company, happiness, welcome, etc etc too many to list.........
I only have one affair, Jen and me together since she was 15 and me 17. Arillas just puts the cherry on our cake....
Enjoy your first time "you will be back......"
phil
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Ah Stella, we know her well, especially when she is in a nice frosty outfit. Such a good way of spending the hottest hours, with a seductive Greek salad and crusty bread..... and maybe a jug of local vino....Mmmmm :-)
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Couldn't put it better myself. Nearly time i think...... :)
riggers.......
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Hi justphil,
Les (the hubby) and I really look forward to our holidays and after reading this forum for a few months, we can't wait to arrive in Arillas as it sounds idyllic. Have been teaching for 30 odd years now and still enjoy it. Am I crazy or what? It does get expensive at holiday times though. Have just returned from a Paris break - need to save up again!!
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hi judith
don't get me wrong - I adore the classroom and the teaching. They say I am quite good at it. It is just the stress and daily ridiculous issues that college managements invent.
I am so glad to be looking at pastures new....... Arillas will be part of that. It is what you make of it. On the face a little Corfiot Greek village. In reality a little slice of heaven......
phil
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hi phil,
Know what you mean!!! Teaching is always political. Can't wait for the summer break and have a well deserved rest in Arillas.
judith
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All these teachers, hope there wont be any detentions for falling in the pot plants while drunk in charge of flipflops. After the terrible weather in Newcastle today, the next 4 weeks cant pass quick enough.
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I have to admit GazCaz that I seen a few pot plants close up and personal before. I don't wear flipflops for that very reason!
My favourites are hedges though - somewhere in the archives of the forum you will find my confessions....
I blame it on the "Greek Measures" and I'm sticking to it!
best wishes
Phil
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Aye, once they start sometimes they dont know when to stop. You order wine with your meal and they bring you one to get you going and one when the food arrives. Its the way to go. I don't mind as long as there is lashings for true greek food.
A further note, not that I bothered about football, but it was a shame that Greece lost yesterday.
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Not bothered about football? PLEASSSSE
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Only mean coz England, Scotland, Wales, The Republic and Northern Ireland aint there. For me that simple left the lovely Greeks to support. I watch footy 9 months a year and Caz is a season ticket holder with the Toon Army, but..........France & Germany...No thanks :-)
Anyway, when we visit, there is nothing on at all.....so happy!
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that'll be the naturist beach then john??????
lol
Phil
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Mean me
Not likely I love football, don’t care who plays, two fly's in a saucer and I would referee it.
Like you nothing doing when we are over in July no Footy no Olympics
Nothing much on the sporting calendar
All the more time to enjoy the peace quiet and friendliness of Arillas. Can’t wait. Will look out for you in July.
Up the TOON
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First 2 weeks in July for us, if you are there then we can share a beer as Caz is now your friend :-) Toon Toon :-)
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I am not bothered about football either. I wouldnt know one team from another even in different colored shirts.
In Arillas 2006 (was it the World Cup, I dont know!) life seemed to revolve around watching the match. We would go to the bar ready for dinner watch a bit, go for dinner and a walk then go back to the bar and watch some more plus cocktails which I enjoyed more. Last year it was the Grand Prix, I hope there is nothing going on in September!
Sorry to show my ignorance but what is the Toon Army?
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Hi john
Can I keep the book on the fly-in-saucer contest? guess you might lose as referee....
odds are
John 66 - 1
Eggy 40 - 1
Terry 33-1
Justlynn 10-1
Sandyx 6 - 1
riggers 5 - 1
justjen 3 - 1
viv 2 - 1
EEG 2 - 1
Eileen 9 - 5 odds on favourite
Dimitris is a non runner.
I've just offended all of my forum friends who aren't there, but none intended - your odds could still be fitted in.
wish I hadn't spent 2 hours in the chatroom drinking tea. Or maybe it's a senior thing.
lol
phil
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Hi BlondeGirl
The Toon Army is the followers of Newcastle United FC, Toon being the Geordie reference to the city of Newcastle. As for September, football season in full swing, champoins League football and possibly an England World Cup qualifier. Of course you could do what we are doing at the moment and ignore the whole thing :-)
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I will definately take your advice. lol
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Gaz Caz
Looks like that beer would have to be at the airport, we fly in as you fly out
perhaps next time
Have a fantastic holiday
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Shame, but from what people say Im sure we will be back, so maybe next time or if we fall in love with the place we might not leave. Will try not to drink the place dry, but can't say the same for the various Greek Lamb dishes. Mmmm! ;-)
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Kleftiko for me, at the Portofino.
Can taste it now MMMMMMMMMM
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If I got this right GazCaz we overlap for our first week in July (arrive on 7th.) Please feel free to come up to us and say hello. You can't fail to recognise the Arillas "hippies" and we might even tempt you to a Mythos in the Coconut!
Phil
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Yes we are there till the 14th July. Will look forward to sharing that Mythos with you as we will with anyone who has given us advice on this wonderful site. Here is to everyone happy summer holidays and long may they enjoy Arillas. :-) :-)
Yamas
Gary & Carolyn
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14 days till Arillas and counting. Cant wait, hope to see some of this forum there.
Yamas
:-) :-) :-) :-)
Gary and Carolyn
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Now just over 3 days, can't wait. Get that Mythos and Retsina on ice. See you there :-) :-) :-)
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Ha Ha. just caught up with your Odds chart Phil.... :)
riggers....
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Maybe see you there! The weather seems hot hot hot though.
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Hi Lindypops, So when do you go?
e-mailed you a few times and they bounce back must have something wrong.
A BBQ on the beach in the everning as weather is cooling sound great shame we can't be there. Viv
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Hi viv. Still looking. Wedding next month, then time to chill, in a major way. Lots ongoing at the moment,as you know, but I`ll be there! I want to dangle me feet,lol.
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Well we managed one. Went through Thomas Cook at the welcome meeting. Theos Boats. TC took us to Corfu town, boat from there up the east coast past Kassiopi. Great day on the beach, free flowing wine (red and white) plus soft drinks. Games on the beach (totally family safe) tug of war (guys against gals), sand castle building, water rounders. Loads of food, back down the coast for a swim stop at a pretty cove and then back to Corfu Town. Wicked day, great scenery, lots of laughs. Well done Thomas Cook reps Becky, Sophie 1 and Sophie 2. Apologies to one of the Sophies who in my haste to complete a rounder let go of the bat as I hit the ball and missed her head by about a foot. Oops. :-)
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Now that sounds a lot better than the one we went on! Glad you had a brilliant time!
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Keep telling Billy we should go on one of these, thats it now Gazcaz, we're doing it next time we go, sounds like loads of fun. Thanks for telling us.
Sharon x