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Welcome to Arillas => Talking about the weather => Topic started by: mknagg on July 21, 2005, 05:32:33 PM
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Can anyone tell me what Arillas is like in October half term. We went last year in summer and really enjoyed it but cant manage a holiday this year till half term. I dont really want to go out there when it is really qiuet.
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Hi mknagg,
The weather is still warm but it's cooler at night.
You might get the odd thunder shower as well.
As for being quiet? it depends where you stay!
A lot of places will be closed or closing as it is very
near the end of the season. But i wouldn't go any
where else...
Hope this will help
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Hi MkNagg
We generally get out there at the end of September to about 10th Oct. Like Malky says, the weather is "Touch'n Go" Expect a few showers and maybe a possible thunderstorm, or two if you're unlucky. Evenings are cooler but I cannot remember ever being sat in a Taverna with the 'ole teech chattering ( Not like a few nights in June ! )
Generally we have been lucky. I'm not sure about how quiet it is at the end of October but, although quieter, it's certainly not a "Ghost Town" the first two.
Regards
Negg
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Have been last 4 years 1st week in october & had one day of rain each time,its usually quite warm & sunny, we are on the beach most days.Also we have found the evenings warmer than in May.This year we are there first 2 weeks October & hope for the same.Can`t wait!
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Hello everybody - our first time on this forum!
We are visiting Arillas in October for the first time and really looking forward to it.
We usually go to Zante but it has become so commercialised.
Arillas looks lovely!
Is the beach all sand and shallow, or is it pebbles?
Had a horrible experience last year in Kos - beach looked wonderful but once you got in the water it was all rocks with some sort of sea urchin, completely spoiled the holiday nursing grazed feet and shins!
We're not too bothered about the weather - anything is better than the north west of Scotland!!!
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Hi Bob and joyce,
Welcome to the site and forum, when are you going out in October and where are staying? We are going out on the 17th for a week.
I'm coming up to Torridion in August for a week as well, where about are up the north west?
You will love Arillas, as it is nice and friendly, so go enjoy yourselves.
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Yes, we have also been in Arillas in October and have had rain, storms and lovely sunshine, all in equal measure, but managed the beach most days, of course the evenings are darker earlier and cool, but you just eat inside if necessary (which I quite like). We did start booking earlier to be more sure of more sun, but then, if there wasn't the rain Corfu would not be so green, lush and attractive. Whatever the weather the warmth and friendliness of the lovely people of Arillas is no different whenever you visit.
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Thank you for the welcome
We live in Kyle on the mainland end of the bridge to Skye - you will probably know the area Malky?
We are staying in the Horizon for only a week (boo hoo) because it is on the beach and as we west coast people HAVE to have the sea on our doorstep or we panic!!
If Arillas is half as good as it sounds, next time will be for 2 weeks! We are going out on 10th October from Glasgow.
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Yes Bobandjoyce I know the area well.
The Horizon is a nice placwith a pool. The meals
are nice there as well :)
So you will enjoy and want to go back again and
again........ :wink:
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Hi bobandjoyce,welcome to the forum,we are also going for first 2 weeks in october hope to see you and Kes there. We will be in Arillas Bay. Malky we will just miss you again as you come out just as we go home, might see you at airport you never know, its not as if its a large one :lol: Viv
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:D airport can't be smaller than Zakynthos, can it?! Itching to get out there - it looks lovely.
You will be able to spot Bob and I - we will be the pale white ones looking lost and bewildered!
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Hi, No Zante is the smaller one but it is much more layed back security wise then corfu. We have been to Zante several times and it never seems as crowed or caotic as Corfu because you are stopped more often at Corfu then Manchester, but I guess it's because they do there jobs right.What date do you arrive and what time not being to nosey I hope just wondering about taxi sharing. We arrive on the 3rd at 14.25. Fingers Crossed, flying from Manchester so if anybody wants to share let us know. Viv & Pete. :wink:
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i wondered what time you arrived will be sat there waiting to greet you as you get out the taxi. i will be sat there with a drink in hand. alex
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Hi Viv
we arrive on the 10th (flying from Glasgow) think we are due in around 11-ish but we have been in touch with Horizon (thanks to Dimitris) and asked them to arrange a taxi.
anybody else touching down and heading same direction, we will be happy to share a taxi - just yell!
hope there is somebody at the airport waving a card with our name on it!
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Hi, I think about 2 weeks before our holidays we should all post the date and time we arrive under the heading Taxi Share, it would save a lot of us some money and about an hour's travel. Doe's anybody else reckon it's a good idea or not. Viv
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Vivian
I think it's a good idea. It could apply to anyone having a hire car to meet them at the Airport as well.
Negg
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Hi Viv
Yes, it sounds a great idea, but I just wonder whether one taxi will hold four people plus their luggage. I know our cases are quite big - not necessarily heavy (unless we're going for two weeks!), but they take up a fair amount of room in the boot. :oops:
We only have 11 sleeps left and I'm getting really excited :D :D
Fiona
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Hi Viv
I think that's a great idea - get to know your fellow travellers and make new friends - brilliant!
Well, you know our dates, so the offer to share is there!
Joyce
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A good idea Viv :idea: Euros saved on splitting the taxi means more to spend in Arillas. :D It would certainly help folks who do not wish to drive, yet do not want to endure the long transfer.
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Hi, I had thought fleetingly about the luggage Fiona, and then thought (well surely family's of four manage) I will start a topic heading and lets see what happen's, it can't do any harm anyway. Viv :roll:
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Why not try hand luggage? We`re off to Spain for Christmas, and that`s all we`re taking. Better to do a bit of washing whilst away!