May visitors

ger · August 06, 2016, 11:36:59 AM

Thinking about next year before we've even been this year!!! Looking at early May to be there for Martin's birthday. When does the season start? Have been before in very first week of May, perhaps a bit early? Does it depend on Easter celebration? Any info much appreciated thanks, Gerx

keith(geezer) · August 06, 2016, 12:09:01 PM

we always go in may we have been the first week well the hole of may still nice and sunny with sum rain but next yr we are going in june for two weeks keith and ann

JohnTheRef&Dot · August 06, 2016, 12:10:51 PM

We are usually out in May,(second & third weeks) quite a few places are open and others well into the process of getting ready to open.
Brouklis, Amourada, Gratsella, Marina, Kostas, Beach Point were all open this year when we arrived. Vavillas, Thalassa, Horizon, Effies, Portofino, Mirage, See Breeze Amos were also open by the start/middle of our second week. with the tour operators flying out the first week of May.
Malibu was open and Coconut open during the evenings.

May is a fabulous time to arrive with spring flowers and cooler days and nights. The weather can be variable but usually any rain soon passes
Just relax and enjoy Lazzzyyyy Lunches and wonderful Dinners

ARILLAS IN MAY IS FABULOUS

Val n Bill · August 06, 2016, 02:54:30 PM

We always try to have a May holiday, so can only echo everything John and Dots post.

ARILLAS IN MAY IS FABULOUS

Val n Bill x

Truth · August 06, 2016, 03:38:27 PM

May = fireflies ! Worth going just to see them......

ger · August 06, 2016, 10:14:34 PM

We have been in early may before and the fireflies are truly amazing! Just wondered if greek easter had any affect on how early places were going to open, we would like to bring 2 newbies with us and want them to have the full arillas effect!!!

JohnTheRef&Dot · August 08, 2016, 05:12:23 PM

Ger
We went out the week after the Greek Easter this year (start of May) and the info I provided in my earlier post relates to this May

ger · August 08, 2016, 06:12:54 PM

thanks john.
ger x

Roubert · January 27, 2017, 09:12:31 AM

Quote from: Truth on August 06, 2016, 03:38:27 PM
May = fireflies ! Worth going just to see them......

Brilliant, something to look forward too.

Truth · January 27, 2017, 12:41:52 PM

I didn't believe they could be as amazing as all of the posts on here claimed they were ...... I was wrong !

ness44 · January 28, 2017, 03:04:50 PM

My son is going 19th may for a week staying at Mathraki. He has been to Arillas once about 6 years ago when we went as a family and now returning to show his girlfiend what a great place it is. I am so excited for them. He will also be there for his birthday on the 24th and where better to celebrate your birthday.

Cheryl2307 · January 28, 2017, 11:23:53 PM

No where better, Ness! I am so looking forward to the fire flies or fairies as I will be pretending they are to my granddaughter!

Truth · January 29, 2017, 10:21:08 AM

We do the same Cheryl....

suzy61 · January 29, 2017, 11:14:52 AM

When are the fireflies around in May as I would only be able only go at the end of the month - beginning of June which is when the schools have a week off?

Suzy x

vivian · January 29, 2017, 02:08:54 PM

Usual the first 2 weeks in May, we have seen them later then that. They are small carnivorous, nocturnal which emit light during the courting season. The mails fly around after dusk, and although the females have wings they are flightless. they both emit this fantastic green light. They feed on snails and worms so therefore help the farmers as well as being an Amazing sight. x