We`ve had favourite accommodation. So how about favourite ways to spend your days in Arillas.
Any traditions that must be followed or just go with the flow?
For us, a good breakfast. Around 10 o`clock, hit the beach for a few hours til 1ish. Quick snack, then back to the beach.
In the evening, sharp glass or two in the `Nut then early dinner. Back for more drinks.
If we don`t hit the beach, spend time walking.
No matter what time we arrive, a village tour is a must. That`s out tradition.
Yammas, Paul
PS Bet that`s the same as most of you?
Ha ha I'll bet you're right, Paul!
We're slightly different - after a good breakfast we set off for a walk around the village, varying the route each day (that is, one day we'll walk clockwise round, the next day anti-clockwise...)
When we meet friends en route we stop and chat, or even have a coffee (or beer) with them, then, depending on whether or not we're getting hungry we may go on the beach for a while. The afternoon is usually spent having a leisurely lunch, perhaps back down to the beach, perhaps a little more walking, then back to our accommodation for a siesta then shower and change and out for a wonderful meal at one of the many fantastic places to eat in Arillas!
Within the two weeks we will also walk up to the Akrotiri bar to see Nikos at least two or three times and will also call at the Gravia bar. We also walk up the other side to Afionas and have lunch up there.
Long live our holidays in Arillas!!!
Can't wait until the 21st May ......
Janis x x
After a coffee at the Mirage the rest of the Morning is often spent chilling by the pool. When it gets a bit too hot time for a few glasses of Ouzo & Sprite at the Mirage bar then back to Kaloudis appartments for a siesta. Then an evening meal at one of the many bars/restaurants in the village finishing with drinks at the Mirage or with George & Kinga at the Malibu.
This is always punctuated with visits to the Akrotiri,Poppies and most of the other lovely places in Arillas. No danger of not being spoilt for choice.
Hi WestHamPete,
I always used to drink ouzo with Sprite after originally having it with water and have switched back now to water. Perhaps its just my taste buds getting older but I MUCH prefer it with water again. Try it..........
PS. I think you are about to sign Maynard from Bristol!
For us it's coffee on the balcony, pool, breakfast about 10.30 and then a walk, usually past the bakery on the the way back, to pick up a snack.
Then it's beach or pool with our cake eaten at about 3.30, till it's time for a shower, then an ouzo on the balcony always with just ice... but I have been known to add a drop of water to mine but usually only after I have had a couple later in the evening.
The best part of my holiday is choosing were to eat dinner although we do have a few favourites, Brouklis, Vavilas, Seabreeze, Efi's and all of the rest, we have never had a bad meal in Arillas.
Then walk off dinner..... a few drinks at the Nut and we always finish off at the Akti or Horizon for a last drink or two.
Val x
Hi Truth.
I'll give it a try. I have a bottle at home but always find it tastes better in Arillas.
Looks like Maynard from Bristol and Morrison from Man Utd.
More importantly 3 points at Ipswich Tonight.
Nowhere near as good is it at home! We could do with three points against Liverpool but I don't see it happening !
Come on you WOLVES, Liverpool who are Liverpool
Back to topic.
No plans, Wake up, Get up, then see what the day has to offer
Every day is a GOOD day in Arillas
Sounds like a good plan John.
As for the football LESS SAID THE BETTER.
The only time Bill and I enjoy ouzo at home is on a very hot day in the garden with our eyes shut!
The only conversation allowed is about Arillas.
It doesn't happen very often.
Val x ;)
Quote from: JohnTheRef&Dot on January 31, 2012, 11:15:02 PMNo plans, Wake up, Get up, then see what the day has to offer
Every day is a GOOD day in Arillas
Yep yep! ;)
WestHamPete/John The Ref,,,,,,,, we would have been forgiven for drinking a large bottle of ouzo each to deaden the pain of last night..........
Don't do the drinking thingy but as for the Wolves getting beat
that pain went away a long time ago.
What day is it ?
Have the Wolves lost....Yes.... It must be Saturday then
We never know the day before just what we will do, unless it is:
- meal with friends
- special entertainment in the Nut
- invitations
We often do those things, but otherwise we get up, have coffee (Jen has a swim in the pool if one available,) shower, and wander into town letting the rest take its course. Our dear friend JohnTheRef said it exactly - every day is a good day for us in Arillas whatever we do.
Phil
Early morning coffee on balcony - depending on time of year May to July it's very early - 7 am ish! September - whenever it gets light about 8 am ish. Then depending on accommodation - it's swim in pool (Mathraki) for a few lengths before brekkie or Kaloudis it's swim in sea and a snorkle!
Call at Vassily's for a nectarine and some fresh bread or Roula's for the very same and back for a shower and eat on balcony. Depending on whether I have my hubby in tow I then take the chance to wander down to the sea for a sit on the bench and a listen to the Ipod or natter to his Lordship whilst taking in the wonderful scenery and watching the beach "fill up" A walk around the "block" past the turkeys about as much as I like to do in the heat of the day.
I may accost passing Arilliacs for a catch up and adjourn to one of the tavernas for a morning coffee (glass of champagne if it's Ammos!) Absolutely fabulous darling!! Back to the appartment for a spot of salad lunch and a little siesta.
Refreshed after a snooze it will be more sea swimming- late in the afternoon or early evening. Highlight of my solo trip last year in July was swimming as the sun was setting .....the sea was so golden as the sun dipped into the sea....truly magical... and NO drugs required not even mushrooms! :-)
Then it's a shower and drinkipoos (gin and tonic) on balcony and head off for a lovely dinner with convivial company at any of the lovely tavernas. Cocktails in The Nut or Malibu always a good way to end the evening. Try not to fall over on the way home but it cannot be guaranteed I'm afraid. YES I have tripped over the edge of some imaginary pavement (no bones broken thank goodness) I will try not to make a habit of it as people do have a tendancy to talk about you in the most disparaging manner ...as if I care!
Another wonderful day in paradise - prayers by my bedside asking God to keep everyone safe till I get home and snore away till morning time.
Cheers Nan xxx
Nan, justlove your at length share of a typical day in Arillas.
To talk about another one, you arrived at Bardis Sun Studios at abot 11am to find Phil and Jen apres swim (her, not me) and climbed in over the balcony. Much chat, viewing of Bardis accommodation and then meeting the Bardis family in their bar. I had my customary Mythos. It must have been all of 1pm by then.
Jen and me had only been up for an hour or so. Then we made a date to have a meal at Thalassa that evening. We did our separate things in between (us in the Nut with Yiota, you?) It was so enjoyable that evening. The food suited us all and we went to the Nut. Thank you for your company. it was a lovely day.
Phil
Sounds like you have just about got down to a fine art Nan
ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY
I feel for you John being a Wolves fan and NOT a drinker ! At least I have an escape route with alcohol, he he . I thought you had to be an alcoholic to be an Arillac after reading posts on here,,, JOKE , before I get hung drawn and quartered, ha ha !
Great topic Paul, have really enjoyed reading everone's replies! Our days usually go as follows.. Get up around 8-ish to glorious sunshine and the beautiful sound of the lapping waves a few feet from our door. I have a coffee then get my insignificant other up and we then, (after unsuccessfully trying to persuade the kids to get up and join us) have a blissful couple of hours at the north end of the beach. Many a morning there is only us two there. We then head back, drag kids out of bed and all chill round the pool for a couple of hours. They usually order that well-known Greek delicacy of 'chip butty' whilst we bide our time until the official 12 noon booze hour! We then saunter along the front looking for somewhere to have have a leisurely lunch. We thend to share a small carafe of ice cold wine and have greek salads, pita and lots of lovely things to pick at and savour the gorgeous view of the ocean and people-watch!
Afternoons, Mick tends to have a walk and books us a lovely table somewhere for that evening (never before 9pm) or goes for a game of table tennis with the kids or mess around in the pool whilst I er....just chill again, interspersed by frequent dips in the pool and sea just yards from where we are staying. Early evening is my absolute favourite time, the sun is not (quite) as searing and I get some ice cold wine from the apt, corfu nuts or some crisps and just totally chill on my special swing and gaze out to sea. I love watching all the peeps all dressed up going to an early dinner and dip in and out of my latest novel.
Around 8-sh we get ready and have a wondeful meal followed by much merriment in the Coconut but always pop into the Akti for a chilled drink or three as well. Ok excuse me while I go KILLmyself :-(
Poor Jo, I really feel for you foregoing such wonderful days this year, but your sisters wedding will be beautiful and give you so many happy memories.
OMG I can't think of anything better to say so I will shut up and have a good cry for you. Keep buying those Lottery tickets sweetheart. I will keep my fingers crossed.
Val x
Jo your day sounds so wonderful. I have never been there but going this July and i already felt like i was living your glorious day with you. I only hope my days there are as wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Ness
They will be Ness......
Phil and Jen, Jo and Mick, ValnBill, John and Dot just some of the Arillas addicts it has been my pleasure to spend time with.
I remember the warmth of the welcome I had from Phil and Jen and the laughs we shared. I do remember climbing over your balcony wall - seemed so silly to walk all the way round to end up a few feet from where I was! Such a perfect time with very happy memories and I think we can safely say we got on like the proverbial "taverna on fire". Your kindness will always stay with me x x.
Meeting Jo was a real treat as she was topless at the time! Never let it be said that I don't appreciate a beautiful female form! Blushes were spared as I averted my eyes and she grabbed a towel..... bless her. We then had a glass of the cool stuff and a sit and chinwag on the "special swing" She has a lovely family and knows the value of them. I loved spending time with them all.
ValnBill were at The Nut (where else) and extended the hand of friendship to a solo lady traveller. We watched the Neil Diamond tribute and I shed a few tears whilst watching him sing "Hello my friend hello" (I was missing hubby lotsly) they are lovely people.
I recognised John by the shape of the back of his head!! He and his lovely wife Dot were in Amourada at the time ...... I can't lie it was Dot I recognised but John thought I had recognised HIM even though he had his back to me at the time!! LOL you had to be there.....sorry it was one of those moments.
I could go on about all the lovely peeps I have met ..... too numerous to mention... but I won't except to say that they have all, without exception been kind, interesting and funny people who have made a big difference to my holiday by just being themselves.
Thank Goodness for Arillas
Cheers Nan xx
Ness44 - how wonderful - your first visit to Arillas! We can all guarantee you'll love it and look forward to sharing your memories with you on your return
Janis x
Janis i can't wait. Especially after reading all the wonderful things people on here write about it. Roll on July!!!!
Ness
We tend to get up around 8ish but usually do something different every day , a coffee on the balcony then a walk over to San Stef with camera in hand we then call in the 2*asteria for a full english brekkie that sets us up for the day after that we call in Maria Peli's souvenir shop where Anne nearly always buys a pair of sandals ;-)
By this time its probably about 11.00 so head back to Arillas via the donkey track and call in either Akrotiri or Gravia for a quick mythos
We then usually nip back to the apartment to drop off any goodies we purchased get the beach gear and spend a few hours on the beach and in the sea to cool off in the afternoon heat :-)
After sunning ourselves we bob upto the bakery to purchase a couple of pieces of their delicious cheesecake head back to the digs and devour it with a beer or coffee then it's time for a siesta before getting up showering and out for the evening around 7.30 into the Malibu for a natter with Georgios and Kinga a few beers then head for some grub around 9pm which could be anywhere if it is the Broukliss for me it's the spit roast chicken once eaten we venture back down to the Malibu or Nut for a few more Mythos and the obligatory 3 or 4 black sambucas for me, after leaving we might take a short walk down to the jetty and sit looking out to sea for a few minutes then back home to bed occasionally with a pizza or Gyro in hand :-)
We never really plan most days just take each day as it comes the only time we plan anything is when we book a day in Corfu town with Olga
Each day always brings something new and we love every minute of being in Arillas and make the most of it while we are there
Yammas !
Tony :-)
Great number of replies to this - as there are loads of members to this site, there should be loads more.
Everyone has their own routine, it seems. Makes for great reading.
You can tell the night owls among us - getting up at midday!
Mentioning no names., of course.
However you do it, do it well and enjoy.
Yammas, Paul
Ness, I promise you that you will think you have died and gone to heaven. 1/2 weeks of total chillaxing. Make sure you treat it as such. And Val (or Vain:-)) I went to see a Medium this week who said I was going to be wealthy!! No doubt in her mind!! :-) :-)
But maybe you're wealthy already Jo?....
Haha Nan thanks for your lovely words and apologies for the unexpected exposure of my mammaries haha! (Shudders) it was indeed a pleasure to meet you and all the other people you mentioned. Can't wait till we open our commune!!
Sandy, now you give over or I shall WEEP!!!
I feel like that Sandy. We now have to watch all the pennies, but we both have our real wealth. We would really be struggling if we had never found Arillas and all it gives us.
Phil
You are all right in your own ways.It seems to us that one of the many beauties of Arillas is that it captivates all despite any different preconcemptions.Personally I dont believe you can plan the perfect day.Just do as you please when you please and Arillas will deliver happiness.
Traditions are nice, as long as they don't become musts. Some of our Arillas traditions:
1. We take care to watch every sunset, mostly from our balcony at the Horizon, sometimes from the Horizon Sunset Bar.
2. Last autumn we created a new tradition by going swimming in the wonderful light just preceding sunset. We get out of the water before it gets dark, in time to watch the best part of the sunset, glass in hand, from our balcony.
3. At least once per visit I rise up early in the morning and stand in the corridor outside the rooms, with windows facing inland, watching the sunrise. Not as spectacular as the sunsets, but beautiful.
4. Every year we promise ourselves to spend a day in Corfu Town, but haven't done so yet. We seem to be unable to leave Arillas. I guess one could call that a tradition...
Emeralddragon
Our Emerald Dragon, you are more of a virgin than Jen and Phil. We have given in and been seduced by Corfu Town. But only once or twice.
QuoteEvery year we promise ourselves to spend a day in Corfu Town, but haven't done so yet. We seem to be unable to leave Arillas.
Jen and I so identify with that.
Many don't understand, but obviously you do. Just wallow in being at home in Arillas and ignore the athletes who walk to San Stef, Afionas or Sidari. Like us you can give them CPR when they return. Arillas gives Jen and me everything we want (except an ATM) and we are unable to leave. In 2008 we stayed for a month and spent 8 hours out of the village in Agios Gorgios, and wish we hadn't.
Phil
Every year we have plans also to go to Corfu town but in the end can't bear to give up precious hours of Arillas. We do always pop over to san stef for Perditas glass shop and to St George for gorgeous beach but always feel totally at peace once again when we drive down to that heavenly crossroads..
So true my dear! I couldn't bear to do Corfu town ... all those shops arrgh!
I get fed up half way round Aldi !!! Alexs' supermarket is just the right mix - nectarines, bread and some uncomplicated souvenirs.
I also love ALL THE OTHER SUPERMARKETS IN ARRILAS TOO!
I quite forgot about starting our commune (did you mean communicate type of commune or place where we can all go and live in a commune?!!!) Hell I don't care whatever you want it's fine with me!
Especially if we can have a "Moscato Monday", "Toffee Vodka Tuesday", "Wine Wednesday", "Tequila Thursday", Frascati Friday", "Sambuca Saturday", "Sangria Sunday" .... it will be heaven on earth.
A wonderful place to live a life!
Nan xx
Sounds sublime Nan xx
Nan, what a super way of passing time :)
Val x