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Welcome to Arillas => Walking in Arillas and north west Corfu => Topic started by: riggers on July 04, 2008, 09:04:11 PM
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How many of us actually go on walks. I don't mean to the Beach or to Tavernas.
I like to walk for at least 40 mins- 1 hour everyday on all different routes. Mainly first thing in a morning when it is cooler. About 7.30... Also burns some of that lovely food and drink off.
riggers...
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I do Riggers. I love the freedom and the quietness of Arillas in my early morning walk. It's nice to round it off with a coffee in the Creperie when most peeps are just beginning to waken up. (also I can buy up all the chocolate croissants in the bakery!)
Eileen.x
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So that was what you were doing that one morning when I was on the balcony with my cup of tea all blurry eyed :D .
But it is true, around 7 or 8 in the morning is a perfect temperature for a walk or a crawl home from friends place still a tad merry ;)
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Ha Ha that's right Erja. I was on my final furlong back to base. :)
Yes it is lovely and peaceful Eileen at that time. :)
riggers...
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Maybe just me and you Eileen. Nobody else can get up in a morning. ha ha lol don't jump down my throat.
riggers....
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we go walking that time as well, then round it off with a nice breakfast either at the Captains, Porto Timoni in Afionas or the nice cafe on the beach in San Stefanos, our rewards for walking that far.
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Good for you Sue. A well earned breakfast indeed. :)
riggers...
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i have to admit im not up that early
at home i am. like going for walks though but usually through the day
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I normally get up here about 5 and take Kizzy over the firlds before coming home and getting ready for work, When in Arillas it's about 6 and sometimes even 7, I love it at that time. Viv
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hi all
jen and me are usually about to go to bed then....
lol
phil
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LOL....That we already knew Phil... ;-)
Eileenxxx
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My trouble is I never like to miss anything. As a result, in Arillas I'm rarely in bed before 2am and always awake soon after 6am to have a swim....I always say I could do with a good holiday when I get home.....lol
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As I've mentioned before, it always amazes me how few people are about early morning in Arillas. Since having my bambino's the days of lie-ins are no more and I find that I can never sleep. I have promised my boys that for the first morning of hols i am not allowed to sneak to the beach before they wake up! spoilsports..
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Also, BG, is porto timono near to Dionysis? Its just that on the map it looks a fair way away..
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My trouble is I never like to miss anything. As a result, in Arillas I'm rarely in bed before 2am and always awake soon after 6am to have a swim....I always say I could do with a good holiday when I get home.....lol
I know exactly what you mean Sandy! I tend to sleep like a log for about 4 hours and then I have just to get up so not to miss any of the time there. I do tend to nod off on the beach under the umbrella though :D
As for the walking, a little bit less of that because of my bad hind leg.
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Yes amazes me too. When i was out and about early doors i had Arillas all to myself.Well there was the bin men and a jogger panting for breath. :)
riggers..
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Know what you mean Erja, did a fair bit of walking in our younger days but now I think twice about going back upstairs! But hey! there is always one of Eggy's donkeys.....
love Jen
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Sorry to butt in on this post, BUT:-
Can anyone please tell me how long it would take us to walk to San Stefanos, and is it a nice walk.
We are not big walkers, and prefer to spend most of our time lazing on the beach. Just occasionally, especially if the weather is not particularly good, do we like to go for a wander.
Do we have to go along the road, or is there a path? If we have to follow the road will there be much traffic, and is it genrally safe.
We arrive on the 28 July, so realise that it is the height of the season and likely to be busier.
Any help will be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Dave
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I've learn't something very quickly.
I should have looked further down the page of postings, I think most of my questions have been answered in another post.
Sorry.
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I cant find Mikes old walking pole anywhere so had to buy him a new one..... the thing is its too long for the case now whereas the other one fitted... DOH! If I wrapped it in its original packing and strapped it to the case do you think it will be ok, you dont think they will think its a lethal weapon do you? I dont know what to do, dont really want to take it on board as hand luggage. He likes a walking stick as he is a bit wobbly walking sometimes so did wonder if he could use it like that on the plane but I think that will cause more hassles as he goes through the xray thingy, he gets stopped and frisked more often than most anyway. :-)
Any ideas!
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Well we did our regulation walks... found a pole on the way too... a very useful broom handle which was thrown away and came in very useful- Mike had his "professional" walking stick...
Anyway, we tried out some new walks... suggested by Eileen and they were great.
1. We walked up behind the Galini, through the olive groves and before you come to the little hill before the Church, turn right, keep going and you come to a junction, turn left and it takes you to the back of the church and on to San Stef/Arillas... nice easy one that was!
2. Go Past the Amourada and carry on to Monas Boutique, turning left, carry on round the goat walk...at the top of the bend there is a single goat shed on the right turn there, directly after that is a track, (dont go straight on) - (a new house is being built on the right) carry on there,past a house on the left right up to the top... take a right, then a left and you are then on the San Stef road.... we came back down the cliff path... quite a handy shortcut and cuts out that hill past Annas and useful if the cliff path is muddy.
3. Go out of Arillas past the Tria Adelphia and Eileens place, Villa Linnakis right up the hill and definately out of Arillas, you think its going on forever... You come to a junction left is for Kavvadaddes/Agros and right for Afionas and Ag. Georgious. Take a right and follow the road and take the signposts for Afionas... super views en route so dont forget your camera! It is a very long way round but it is a satisfying walk and you dont have that horrible hill to climb going the other way, you come down it instead! The added bonus is that you go past the Night Owl so you can stop for a drink or something to eat. We would definately do that one again as it was a good walk.
Hope this helps and gives you some ideas of where to go if you haven't tried them out yet.
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Does the Feta pie run from the beach to the bakery in the midday sun for your good lady count? It felt like 40 minutes, but it was the same route each time, just different taverna for a beer en-route :-)
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All these walks are good to read and Wegg, the proud owner of "Walking Boots" has done many of them.
But... For beginners can I offer the following:-
Park on Arillas seafront and a 5 minute stroll will take you to the Malibuu or Coconut where you can sample the wildlife ( Mozzies ) and enjoy chats with the locals.
( George at Malibu or Stammatis at Coconut )
For novices, who don't want to exert themselves I would suggest a shorter walk to Helens Creperie for a crepe ( Hope I've spelt that right ) or the Horizon for a very nice iced coffee in pleasant surroundings.
At this point in time you may want to take your trainers off and rub your feet.
( These walks are hard work donchyerknow)
Out of Arillas I would suggest you park on the land opposite Night Owl. Sometimes it can take 2 minutes to cross the road and get a seat at a table for a refreshing drink, especially welcome after all the exertions you have made.
I have, on occassions, extended my "area" by walking from Bouklis to Akti and, after a small rest continuing on to Costas on the beach where, smiling company. has made it all worthwhile. - Sometimes we strive to go further.
The easiest way for the Rainbow is to aim for their car park and, after running on the spot for 3 minutes, make for the bar for a glass of water.
( water? - Did I really say Water? )
So much to do , so little time.
Cheers
Negg.
ps -I drove to Kaloudis once. - Does that count?
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Ok, a walk to do either when necessity (and alcohol consumption) demand it or if you like big hills!
Arillas to Kavvadades, back roads...
Take the road out of Arillas, past Tria Adelphia on right, the car shop and Nikos Apartments on left. Take the next left (past the goats). Follow this road around to the right and up the hill. Continue for approx 10 mins. There is a bit of a t-junction and continue straight on (or bear right depending on your outlook) continue up some more hill...and then some more hill... followed by some more hill... although you weave around a bit you basically stay on the same road and come out by Mon Amour.
The whole walk, from seafront to central Kavvadades takes around 45 minutes and, I have to say wasn't my most enjoyable walk on our holiday. That said I image that, it done during the day it might have had more appeal then it did at midnight trying to get to bed...
We also did this route by car and made the decision that it was not the route to take in a tiny hire car with more then 1 person when you have a perfectly good main road to use!
Fran
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Ok, a walk to do either when necessity (and alcohol consumption) demand it or if you like big hills!
Arillas to Kavvadades, back roads...
... although you weave around a bit you basically stay on the same road and come out by Mon Amour.
Fran
C/Mon Fran - Admit it ! - You and Tim only weaved around a bit due to excess alcohol.
Negg - ( Or loving "Pop" and "good" example to your new Husband. )
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Take your swiss army knife and make your own walking pole from the vast amount of bamboo very theraputic lol
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PS i left 2 walking sticks in Elenis lux appts Pergola if any one needs them one with special ouzo attachment
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I left my metal broom handle behind the telegraph pole by the white metal gate at the side of the Bardis Sun Hotel... if you use it please take it back as I can use it next year! :-)
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I'll check to see it is still there Sue. :)
riggers...
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I bet its not and some oic has it!!! :-)
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Eggy, you have captured my idea of walks in Arillas. A very frequent one would be just like this....
a 5 minute stroll will take you to the Malibu or Coconut where you can sample the wildlife ( Mozzies ) and enjoy chats with the locals. (George at Malibu or Stammatis at Coconut )
Can own up I've done that a LOT!
Phil
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Ahhh now i can't wait to have these walks again. I must get my arm in practice too.
Cheers..
riggers.......
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Ahhh now i can't wait to have these walks again. I must get my arm in practice too.
Cheers..
riggers.......
Ah, Mr Riggers - As you , or Phil will know, i love to edit Forum postings, when I am in a sort of "impish mood"
I really want to delete the first sentence of your post but didn't, as I know I will regret it in the morning! - So I left it alone.
ps. at th Rainbow Tuesday pm - Or Weds even.
Negg
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Eggy, you are incorrigable. Lol.
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Lol Negg, Late arriver on Tuesday i'm affraid so Wednesday it is mate.
riggers.............
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You`ll enjoy.
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Of course Lindy, i always enjoy :D
Looking forward to my last little bit of the place i luv for this year. Mind you i win the Lottery and be there lotssssssssssssss.
riggers...
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oh dear i meant to say i might win the lottery.
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Lol, no need. It will all be good.
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I love going on long walks when I come to Arillas, as well as spending late nights in the coconut. Walking to St Georges is the best, feel like s.. while walking there, so much of it is uphill but the views are great and I always feel invigorated and ready for the eating and partying of an evening, bliss, or an afternoon taking in liquid refreshment
Take Care
Mary
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Thats was my one regret this last visit. Because we had a car we didnt walk so much.
We made a few trips early down to the Bakery which is a lovely walk from our house.
Peter and I walked down for an Ionian at the Coconut one afternoon came back over the headland and halfway back from San Steph in search of a shortcut to the beach we know exists somewhere. Most days a stroll the length of the beach with my daughter under strict orders not to comment on the nudists but that was it.
We got a dog this year in the UK and I have been walking so much more. We are very lucky that we are surrounded in Wiltshire by world class walks and it has added so much to my life. What a simple pleasure.
Ive done about 6 miles with the dog this morning.
I guess the penny has also dropped as to why I put on 5 pounds in 2 weeks in Arillas this year!
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Hello all, I used to love the walk to San Steph...but to my horror on last months visit discovered I could only get halfway and had to turn back...managed it with ease 3years ago!! Have to face the fact that the sound coming from my knees...[like pistols going off] is probably arthritis...hell I am only 47..whats all that about. I manage long walks here in Norfolk no probs...no hills I guess! Still plenty more to enjoy in Arillas and the walk to the bakery I agree is a nice one...and the reward of Spinach pies, gforgeous bread and Baklava to die for..as long as I chew it on one side of my mouth only...much expensive dental work on other side..lol..no hope for me..only the thought of another holiday in our little paradise of Arillas keeping me going..roll on 2009!