any info on location / facilities would be welcome
Hi,
We stayed in Anna Studios last July. The studios are VERY spacious and clean, also a good clean pool area with plenty of sun-loungers to go around (at least when we were there!). Costas and Anna are very pleasant owners who will do all they can to please. Freshly prepared meals and snacks can be ordered at the bar and enjoyed on the terrace. For a refreshing drink with a kick try the Raspberry Daquiri.... it is delicious.
The studios are located at the top of the hill, not a problem for us, but it was for some of the older guests in the heat of the day.
A pleasant circular walk can be taken from the studios. Instead of going downhill into the resort, turn to the right from the studios, uphill for about five minutes and then turn left at the Apartments/pool at the crossroads. (a small, but well equiped supermarket is on the opposite side of the road) After a few minutes walk (downhill!)you can turn right, which would take you down to San Stephanos or carry straight on which will eventually take you along the cliff path back into Arillas.
Beware, on day of departure it was rather pricey if you wanted to keep your room, or rent a courtesy room , even if it is only for a few hours.
Enjoy your stay.
Eileen.
have been going to arrillas for 10yrs the best places to stay are annas apartments and mathraki studios both with pool areas.
all t5he best
norm&sandy
Got to agree with you there Norm & Sandy :) :) :)
We stayed in Mathraki a couple of times last year and once at Annas.
Looking forward to returning in May :D :D :D
Eileen
Hi Kerrywk,
I am Norms brother in law and he has got us going to Arillas for the last 2 years, with luck twice a year, and last october we stopped at Annas studios on a last minute deal and yes they are very nice people like all the people of Arillas, and there son Theo runs the hire car place down the hill ,turn right and its 70 yards on left, he also does currency exchange with good rates and we have always used his cars because i know they are safe, never broken down in one{ touch wood] and if you want the car at the airport they can do it, it saves that long coach journey?.............but i dont know about this year because Theo has had to do his 1 years army stint like all greek boys have to do, it should be like it over here ????
If you require Annas studios e-mail to find out about car, let me know.
regards Paul & Deb.....
hi
i stayed at anna studios last year it was fantastic.
as soon as i came home i booked again.
i am going 24th may 2004.
really looking forward to seeing Anna and kostas and there family.
also carnt wait to see you again dimitris.
love suexx
:D hi to all of you i want to say thank you for your copliments and say i allways do the best for all of you and be my self like you know me!Paul theo he is in the army like you know so this year i stay in the office and the night time in the bar to make coctails and oyzo for you!Sue Eileen Norm and Sandy see you all next summer (its only few months)!sorry if my english is not so good
love to all
Anna :)
Anna dont forget me, you will deffinatley see me and my mum!!! :P
4months now cant wait!!!
love you love marie and gina xxxxxxxx
:oops: never forget you marie and dont complain you send me sms on the phone chicky! I cant wait to make you blue lagoon(you love that)
love you
Anna :wink:
hi Anna
i cant wait for you to make me blue lagoon niether. :D
i know you dont forget me really!! :lol:
Gina says Hi to you :D
xxxxx Marie
Thanks to everyone for replies to my message. counting the weeks till i go.
Thanks
kerry
Hi Kerry/Holiday girl
ater reading all the replys etc you have not said when your actually going???? just counting the days?
we have just confirmed our first trip on 24th May for 2 weeks @ Mathraki just across the road and we will be over for ouzos!!!!!! to see Anna & Kostas again.............................
p.s. you must try Dimitris Taverna "Brouklis" and the Pizzeria next door which is down the hill turn left and 100 yards on left?
Paul/Deb5
HI PAUL/DEB5
Unfortunately I will miss you because we are going on 10th May for a week. Anyone else going that week?
Hi Kerrywk
We go on the 7th May , and are staying at the Nikos
Regards
Bruce + Lynne
Hi to all you 'Arillas in May' fans, :D :D :D
We arrive on the 10th May to stay at the Mathraki for 2 weeks with mum, brother & wife, daughter,grandson & niece arrive following week, so it's going to be a real family affair.
Can't wait to have brekkie at the Marinas and sitting watching the world go by......what a great way to start the day. 8) 8) 8)
Paul & Debs, we'll try not to drink the bar dry before you arrive. :roll: :roll: :roll:
Eileen & Keith
:lol: Hi Eileen & Keith
hope you have nice weather when you go on the 10th, don't worry about drinking the bar dry !! Anna across the road usually has a spare under the counter!!!!!!
We haven't stayed at Mathraki before, usually Christos appts up hill or Annas, I'm sure they will be the same as Norm & Sandy says who we are going with again.
what time are you departing Mathraki on the 24th if its late we might see you at the bar?
Paul/Deb5
I am just testing log in log out :lol:
HI Bruce
How long are you out there for? Maybe we'll meet up at Dimitris.
8)
Kerry
Hi Kerry
We are there for 2 weeks :lol: from the 7th, Hope to see you there
Bruce + Lynne
HI Paul & Deb5,
We leave the Mathraki just after 6pm :( :( :(
When do you arrive?
Maybe you will find a few squatters in the bar when you arrive, 'cos we know that none of our party will be wanting to go home. :cry: :cry: :cry:
We stayed in Annas and the Mathraki last year and it would be soooo difficult to choose a favourite between the two. :?
Cheers for now,
Eileen and Keith.
Dear Bruce and Lynne
Only three weeks to go now. I can't wait :lol: looking forward to meeting you. Are you beach babes or do you like site seeing? 8)
Kerry
:D We will be staying at Arillas Bay apartments this august, :D but one of the first places we will be visiting is Anna Studios.!!!! :D It seems to me that most of the people on this forum have either stayed or are going to stay at Annas. :D :D So it must be good!! We'll have a walk up the hill and stop off for a drink,and maybe something to eat. hope to see some of you there.cx
:wink:
hiya carol
most people are staying at anna studios because it is the best, and they are friendly and welcoming!! 8) :D :wink:
love marie xxxx
p.s the food and drink is great too! :lol:
Yassou Carol
Another question for you, have you stopped at Arillas Bay appts before?
We usually have some lunch at the Taverna at the front that hangs over the beach! and Yanni who runs it, is very friendly so of all his staff, i made a few comments on another forum page someone asking about Arillas Bay.
regards
Paul/Deb5
Hi Kerry
We tend to sight see alot, always spend some time on the beach though,
See you there
(less than two weeks) :D
Bruce, Lynne
:D Hi Paul and Debs,we,ve never stayed there b4. :( we,ve only been to Arillas once and that was last year, :D and we stayed at Nikos apartments.We wanted to go back to Nikos but Emma our daughter didnt like the walk down to the beach :evil: and wouldnt leave the pool and we didnt like to leave her so thats why we deceided to try somewhere abit closer to the beach.We're really looking forward to staying at Arillas Bay.Em will have the pool we can go to the beach and every1 will be happy.(hopefully). 8) cx
Hi Bruce and Lynne
Counting the days now too. We tend to sight see a few days and spend a few days on the beach to recover.
Still buying a few holiday essentials and knee deep in washing with lots of " I want to take this but it needs a wash"!
See you there
Kerry
hi we are going back to annas for the third year running in august/september this rear we love it the second year we booked as soon as we got home this year we just couldn't find anything better. we always said we would not be the sort of people who went to the same place over and over but we cant resist.if anna's in the office during the day who is doing the cooking? looking forward to august after annas we are having a second holiday in spain but its not the same as corfu.took lynns parents last year they stayed in the mirage beside the beach because they were afraid of the hill(lynns mum is in her seventys) but we had the peace of annas to retire to i know we had the best place.
A good choice johnandlynn. Such a nice place, and family.
hi john and lyn
Jen and me are staying at Annas from 7 to 21 july and probably all of September. Maybe up the hil,l but we've been further up. Alecos, Christos and Kostas Apartments are all perfect for both Arillas and San Stefanos and further up. See other posts about all this - they are all positive.
As you must know already, Anna's family are all fantastic. Kostas Theo and Tasos all wow the ladies but I have a soft spot for Anna - such a beautiful person she is! Can't wait for my welcome hug on 7th July!
Needn't wish you a wonderful holiday - it's guaranteed!
best wishes
Phil
i have to agree such a lovely family.
we missed last year but will be going this year sometime