what to do when arriving at night ? my wife and i are staying at the bardis sun hotel and arrive at about one in the morning, what do we do ?
Do you land at 1 or get to the Bardis at 1? If it's the latter, wander down to the beach front, pass the Mirage, supermarket then turn right and go straight to the Coconut or Malibu bar for a large Mythos!! If you are hungry, I think the gyros place will still be open and that's just next to the Malibu! Or the bar at the Bardis may still be open for a drink there. Have fun!
Hi H-Clarke
We have stayed at the Bardis Sun Hotel a couple of times arriving at about 23.45. Either Dorita or Aris will be there to meet you and take you up to your room.
As mentioned by Cheryl we always do a bit of unpacking and head down to the Coconut bar for a couple. The Bardis Sun Studios bar which is next door to the hotel shuts at 1am.
Have a wonderful time.
Shuey
As has been said, someone will be there to meet you, worry not.
No matter where i go or what time i land somewhere i always go for a quick stroll, just something ive always done.
If you get there before 1am the bar next door will be open or one of the bars in the town will be open for a quick drink.
Loving the new piccie Cheryl!!
Cheers Smifs - at least now you can see what I look like - whether that's a good thing or a bad thing ...... up to you!
we should arrive in arilas around one so a little bit of unpacking then head straight to the bar .......... sounds a great way to start are honeymoon !! thanks everyone
Congratulations, you couldnt have picked a better place for it, we have celebrated two anniversaries there its heaven.
Its a good thing Cheryl, its a picture of pure contentment, nice!!
Fab choice for a honeymoon destination, congratulations :-) !
We are travelling from Norwich and are due to land at 21.45 on Tue 18th Sept.
Can anyone give me an idea of how long it takes to clear the airport and get to Arillas?
Staying at the Kaloudis and quite fancy a small libation when we arrive, to start the holiday.
Will anywhere near be open?
Brian
Brian
I would say that, if you land on time, allow 1 hour to clear the Airport.
If your transport is bringing youand no-one else, direct to Arillas then allow another hour.
Add on a bit of time for getting off the plane, waiting for suitcases to be offloaded from the plane and expect to be in Arillas by midnight at the earliest.
This is dependant on whether you are on a coach which drops other holiday makers off first. Being first to get your cases is not a bonus if another couple, on the same coach, are the last to get theirs. And if this other couple are staying at Sidari??
Coconut and Malibu are open past midnight and I think it's possible to get some food at the snack bar nearby.
Next morning though - Up bright and early on that 'ole beach!!!!
Negg
Eggy
Thanks, advice noted. We will probably be quite hungry as I refuse to pay £12 each for the food(?) they provide on the plane. Even if Thomson claim it is by Aldo Zilli.
Brian
Hi All
Sorry to hi-jack this thread, didn't want to start a new one - forgive me. However, what is the transfer time from the airport to the resport? Some sites tell me 30 mins and others 1 hour 30 mins!! Anyone know the true time??
Cheers in advance
Have a good holiday/honeymoon everyone
Jo x
More info needed Jo.
For a start if I could get to Corfu Airport from Arillas in 30 minutes I would be a very lucky man. Which tour operator have you booked with? Name the tour operator and you will get some very reliable transfer times from Forum members in the know.
Be warned though, if your operator is dropping people off at Rhoda and Sidari before Arillas then 2 1/2 hours could be a good estimate.
Cheers
Negg
Thanks Negg
Big gulp!! 2 1/2 hours wow!!! We're with Thompson and have no idea where or who is being dropped off before us! Big fingers crossed we're not last!
Cheers
Jo x
Jo
I think Thomsons have been given some good Forum reports about transfers so are one of the better ones.
As with Brian, if everything runs in your favour, quick suitcases etc. not too many "drop-offs" you could in in Arillas in 1 hour 45 mins.
(We managed 1hr 20 once, first to get cases and straight in a hire car.)
It could be an interesting report as a topic if you both "stopwatch & itemise" it from the point the plane touches down.
( and would be a good guide for other travellers )
Negg
We flew with mytravel, when we got to the coach we asked the driver how long and what stop arillas was, because if it was going to be a long haul we would have got a taxi. He said it was Arillas first, took about hour and half, we fell asleep soon as we set off, next thing we knew we were there.
Hi Brian
We fly from Norwich and normally arrive in Arillas about 11.30-11.45 ish, do some unpacking and then head down to the Coconut bar.
At Norwich we always check in a little bit early and then walk over to either the Firs or the travel lodge and have a bite to eat.
Have a lovely time.
Shuey
Hi Jo,
The first time i went to Arillas was with Thomsons, their transfer was very good, we were in Arillas within an hour and half, which i didnt think was too bad, i enjoy watching all the scenery as we go by so im amused for that length of time!
Thanks Smiffy, 2 more sleeps and we'll find out for sure!!
See you all over there!
Jo XX
Shuey is correct we used to fly from Norwich with Thomson and you will get in resort around 11.30. Have a fantastic holiday.
Hi Shuey
Thanks for the info, (I have not logged on for a few days, so apologies for the delay),.
I was looking at the airport website recently and see that there is a restaurant there. Is it no good? Although quite happy to try your recommendation.
Brian
Thanks all. Will have a great holiday!!!
ps Shuey. How early is arrive early at the airport?
Hi Brian
I haven't eaten at the airport - but have had a look and it doesn't look that good. We normally get there about 1pm but we have to queue up for our tickets (last minute deals) before we check in. The food at the Firs is better than the Travel Lodge. There is a hotel, holiday inn which is even closer but not sure if you can get a meal. Phone number is 01603 410544 you could ring to find out what time they serve food to.
Have a great holiday
Shuey
Thanks Shuey.
I'm sure we will have a great time.
Brian