Arillas Forum
Welcome to Arillas => Walking in Arillas and north west Corfu => Topic started by: justphil on June 19, 2009, 12:05:04 AM
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Hi everyone, I have posted on behalf of new member Hancock who is new to the forum and heading for heaven in July. He has asked me by PM about Leonidas Studios, on which I have sent some links to reviews. Any more info would be welcome.
But mainly it is help with finding walks in the area. I am sure any posts on either suject would be appreciated.
Thanks
Phil
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Hi Phil & Hancock :-)
Read here about Lance Chiltons guided walks in the area in 2004... http://www.marengowalks.com/corfu_report2004.html
See photos of his series of walks in 2008 here... http://www.marengowalks.com/corfu_report2008HS.html
I can highly recommend his guide book and map which can be bought here...
http://www.marengowalks.com/Corfubk.html
Visit Dens nature pages to give you an idea of the plants & wildlife you will see on you travels... http://www.agiosgeorgios.co.uk/naturecorner.htm
Eileenx
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Eileen, you never cease to amaze me. Some really good infomation there. There's some good photos too on the 2008 report - I've not read that before.
I love to walk, like everyone else, up to Afionas & over to San Stefanos but my favourite walk is down to the Porto Timoni beaches. It's a bit dodgy in places & strong footwear & water to drink is recommended, but well worth every step when you get there. Coming back up is hard work but knowing that the Dionysos is at the top keeps you going.
Sara
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Saea, Pete and I love that walk as well' I have been known to go half way down on my bottem, the first time,lol. Viv
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I would love to do some of these walks. Usually Mick takes off on one of his adventures and I am with the kids in exchange for my blissful couple of hours with book and ipod on the beach. This year, with so many friends and family coming for the 'big event' we will hopefully sneak a bit of time together sampling these divine-sounding places :-)
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Phil
TWO WEEKS MONDAY, SEE YOU ON THE TUESDAY
Is Hancock staying at the Leonidas?
We stayed there on our first visit.
There are six apartments It’s a nice little place and the owners look after you well
Things are Basic but clean and tidy
you can use the facilities at the Tria-Adelphia,
As you know the cheese pies there are the best in Arillas.
The Pool is also inviting, not shallow so you need to keep an eye on the toddlers
Philip at the Tria will also help you in any way he can.
If Hancock is there the same time as us we had best be on our best behavior, don’t want to put him off going again lol
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lol John mate.
Yes, it's only two weeks! Arillas will have geared up - increased alcohol supplies, more fish caught to satisfy us all, galactoboureko will be a new factory next to the Royal Ionian brewery, garlic will be hanging from every door, Hannah will have a new supply of Cher tracks ready...
I only have one behaviour, as you know. It is the best I can offer. Jen gets away with it because I take the flak....
See you both soon
Phil
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Hi everyone and thanks to Phil for getting me started, me and the wife Jane will be arriving on the 6th of July for hopefully 2 glorious weeks. We've heard a lot of good things about Arillas and are really excited about our first visit. We love quiet but have been known to stay out until 10pm.
Thanks to Eileen for the walking sites; we'll check these out.
Now Phil's shown me how to get started on the Forum I hope to post a few more messages before we set off.
Thanks again everyone
Dave & Jane
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It was a pleasure Dave. After two weeks in Arillas you will be another Addict. It is a High Class Drug (would have said class A but they'd be round here to arrest me....)
Looking forward to meeting you both. If you see a football referee with a long suffering partner, and two refugees from the Glastonbury festival, that's us!
All the best
Phil
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We love walking around Arillas... a new one we tried out last year was going past the Tria Adlephia and Elieens house, carry on past the little garage and up the windy hill... you come to a junction... turn right and carry on a few yards- take the next turn right... keep walking and walking and walking and walking... you come to some houses (one of these had an artists easel propped up on the verandah), a small concrete stage where they have their own wine festival... this road takes you down past the Night Owl and on into Afionas.. It is a long walk but very satisfying, takes you inland a bit and then circular towards Afionas... coming back was quicker!
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Ah BG you're dreaming again. Don't blame you luvver - we will all miss yous this year. Just keep dreaming and posting.
lots of love
Phil
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I know Phil, cant help but reminisce..
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Hi Phil, John the ref & Dot
We are staying in the Leonidas and arrive on the 6/07/09 via Manchester 7am flight. I placed an order for the book walks in Corfu from Marengo but it will not be posted until the 4th so we won't get it in time.
Thanks to blondegirl I'll note that one for us to try.
So you'll recognise us as adding a photo is way to technical, picture serious walkers stiding out, well we don't look like that, best way to describe us is short, round and determined. We're keeping an eye on the weather as last year we spent 2 weeks in Skiathos and it rained everyday except one. Hope we have more luck as we don't want another dose of swamp foot.
See you all soon.
Dave & Jane
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Dave and Jane,
I'll gladly lend you my copy of the book and map. We're not far from Leonidas, in fact we pass there every day so I'll hand them in on the Monday at some point.
Does anyone know if there is a reception/office at Leonidas?
Eileen.
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Thanks Eileen
We'd really appreciate that.
D&J
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There is no reception at the leonidas Eileen, just call at the house on the right
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Thanks John that's perfect. D&J...you know where to collect them :-)
Eileen
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Hi everyone.
First holiday in Arillas and we loved it, looking to return next year.
Thanks to Eileen for lending us the walking books.
One walk we did was from Arillas to Paleokastrisa, passing through Agios Georgios, round the cliff pass (fantastic views) to Angelo Castro Castle (may have spelt that wrong). The walk to the castle was a slight mistake I (Jane) was not happy about this as you cannot cross the gully to the other side from the Castle and have to walk all the way back up again. It would have been ok if we had not already been and climbed to the castle in the past. I was allowed 5 minutes of swearing at Dave for this. Then walked to Lakones? Above Paleo and down the donkey track into Paleo.
We were going to book a taxi but the quote from Arillas Travel to bring us back from Paleo was 50 Euros, we therefore paid 26 euros for a day trip that brought us back at 4pm. If anyone else is thinking of doing this I advise swimming gear and fresh clothes as we were quite ripe when we arrived in Paleo (we did take swimwear and a change of clothes).
We had enough time for a late lunch and stroll before being picked up.
Other walks coastal and inland using the book were also excellent but not as far.
Hi to Ref and partner, sorry we missed you Phil we were looking for a man with a bandage on his hand but did not see you.
From Dave & Jane
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So glad you found your Arillas. Hope you sampled some of the great food.
The man with bandage was enjoying himself somewhere in his Arillas. That I can guarantee.
Maybe meet you next year.
Phil
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Don't know how anyone can miss you Phil......lol
Glad you like Arillas will be looking out for you again next year
was good to meet you this time
John & Dot
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Hi folks, was just wondering how far it is to walk to san stefonos from Arillas?
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Not too far Mally roughly about 30 to 40 minutes there are a couple of different routes
you can take up the donkey track and pick up the road near the Gravia bar or carry on the track that brings you out nearer San Stef harbour
Tony
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Hi Mally, Thats if you go straight there, without stopping to have a look at the wonderful views you get on the path and then deciced to take photo's and stop for a refreshing drink, either way it is well worth it. Viv
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Hi Mally,
San Stefanos is only about [I'm guessing] 1.5km away from Arillas. As Viv has mentioned it can take much longer to get there, because you will be forever stopping to look at the view [& to catch your breathe!!] A walk to S.S & back can take us hours. Last year we got into the habit of taking a morning walk to S.S via the donkey track, stopping at the Little Prince for a Full English brunch for just 4 euros & then strolling slowly back via the road & on the way looking in the few gift shops. A few refreshing drinks in Arillas & before you know it, the day has just flown by.
The walk to San Stefanos is just one of many................enjoy :)
Sara
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One "short" walk we like to do is to walk up past Villa Maria Stammatis to the church then cut through to the main road by Helios Court and the cemetery,left will take you back towards the garage, but go straight over and then bear left at the T junction. This will bring you down into San Steph past the laundry, then depending how fit you feel you can follow the road back to Arillas, or turn right at the top of the road out of San Steph and pick up the donkey track to Arillas, finally for the more keen walker drop down to the sea front at San Steph and take the donkey track all the way back.
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Thank you everybody for your information. i must say everyone is really helpful on here. Thank you again.
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The breakfast in the Little Prince is the best breakfast and best value for money there is in S.S. and so friendly. Viv