Hi folks could do with some information please, we have been to Corfu 6 times, 5 to San Stefonas in the 90s and once to Arillas last year (1st week in June) and enjoyed it so much we are trying to get a holiday for May for 2 weeks, so could you please let us know what the weathers like in May we are trying for between the 12th & 26th, also has anyone done the tour to Albania if so how long is it, how much is it, and is it good value for money.
Take care.
Dave.
Hello Dave,
Early May can be a bit mixed weather wise.Sally and i always go the first 2 weeks.At one time you could just get 2 days bad weather the whole fortnight,but the last couple of years its been very disapointing.Have not done the Albiana trip ourselves,though we have done the Paxos/Parga trip which takes a full day and is very tiring,gettting back about 2200 hrs,so would imagine that the Albainian one would be at least as long.
Hi Dave, the trips to Albania are a fairly new thing and last year when I enquired about going, our rep quietly reccommended that we didn't. One family from our apartments went and wished they hadn't. They apparently felt quite intimidated there and said there was not a lot to see or do. So if you are still thinking of going do ask the rep exactly what & where. Oh yes, they also said that once there you are on your own, there is nobody official there with you. Hope this has helped, Carol
Hi Dave, get in touch with Viv on this forum as I know she and hubs went on the Albanian trip last year
Thanks all, been down to Thompson travel agent this morning and they have offered us Galini studios & Marvel hotel but they are asking £750, I know Manos seems to be the cheapest to go with but I would like to think they had their transfer problems sorted out from last year, my wife says if we go with Manos and the same happens this year as last year then I am dead, anybody willing to recommend Manos and take the blame if things go wrong?.
Take care.
Dave.
Hi Dave, why not take the Manos option, if you do that you will save more than enough to get a taxi from the airport. The most you will pay is 50Euros, thats from flagging down a taxi at the airport, there is a taxi booking service on the local links page but they don't give a price. In the past we have always flagged at the airport & have paid 50 euros whether there were 2 or 4 of us, why not see if anyone is willing to share with you, just an idea but you never know, everyone hates those transfers, Carol2
Carol is correct get a taxi from the airport about 50 euros,just tell the Manos rep at the airport and you should have no problems,we did that last year,(Libra)The taxi rank is towards the left of the coaches as you come out of the Airport,but get a price from them first.
We go to the Galini in June for two weeks. We booked through Thomas Cook online and paid just £565 for the two of us for the two weeks which we thought was brilliant. We have decided to see the rep to check how many stops they will make on the transfer but will most probably get a taxi from the airport as it is quicker. The Galini do have a website and you can see their own tariff too and book a flight diy instead. They are very helpful.
We travelled with Manos last year and it took approx one and a half hours on the coach- didn't really think we could complain at that.
Hi Dave
Worth checking the price of booking over the internet, we made quite a saving doing it this way. As previously said you could get a taxi with some of the money you save. :lol:
Jill
Well once again folks thanks for all the information, I must say what a really helpful forum this is, well we have had a slight change of plan instead of going the middle 2 weeks in May we are now going to go out about the 5th June for 2 weeks, so no doubt I will be back on asking more questions thanks again.
Take care.
Dave.
Quote from: haroldCarol is correct get a taxi from the airport about 50 euros,just tell the Manos rep at the airport and you should have no problems,we did that last year,(Libra)
Hi Harold
How long did the taxi journey take to Arillas?
Stuart
Hi Stuart
The taxi ride takes about 50-60 minutes.
Jill
Hi Stuart,
depends on the driver,Last years about 40 minutes,though some have done it quicker (from the habour),you could make a milk shake lol.Last year's ride was not bad though.
Thanks for that.
So the choice is between a 45-60 minute (exciting) taxi ride or a 90-120 minute drive in one of those tight coach seats. :?
Hmmmmmmm, guess the taxi sounds good to me - that way, you will have arrived, thrown your cases in the room and be sitting in a nice beachside taverna with a cold drink in hand, when the coach finally trundles into town. 8)
Stuart
Exactly! Just what we intend to do....I dont mind 1/2hr to 1hr but any longer and I am climbing up the walls after being cooped up for so long.
Last year we stayed in Agios Gordios and the transfer was great - about 20-30 mins. But, we were delayed on the plane as they wouldnt let us land at Corfu Airport - apparently the ATC said they had too many planes landing that morning already and it was only about 11.30 a.m. So we circled for about an hr then and as we were nearly out of fuel we shot off to Brindisi, Italy for refueling then 1/2hr back again to Corfu and then the usual mad rush for bags at Corfu - not a good introduction for us to Corfu but having a short transfer helped take the sting out of it. All in all the travelling time was almost 12 hrs so by the time we got to our accommodation and unpacked we were too shattered to do anything but go to bed - whole day wasted! I dont intend to add another 3 hrs travelling when I dont have to hence a taxi!! Let's hope it all goes to plan eh!
Hi Dave, did you get my e-mail. Viv
Sorry Viv been away for a few days, yes I did get your e-mail thanks for the info, how much did it cost? thanks again Viv.
Take care.
Dave.
Hi, Cant remember exactly how much it cost but do remember thinking it was steep but Pete really wanted to go so I begruddingly paid the money and of we went. After a really full day, a lovely meal, a smashing Guide, and only changing 20 euros and getting over 2000 lecs and ofcourse the experiecene of seeing a country we hadnt seen before. I changed my mind completly and actully would now say it was a very resonable day out. Think it was about 38 euros each.
As I said in my e-mail to Dave I do not think it is the place for Children and if you have youngster's I would give it another 10 years, the only thing is by then it could be the new Ibiza, the weather is meant to be good all year round and tourism seems to be there main income. We will certainly go back in a few years time to see how much it has changed. Viv