I think you may enjoy the evening shopping trip into Corfu town which is very pretty and quite reasonable in price as long as not booked through the rep.
pojo

Ali,

Me and my girlfriend went to Sidari last year (June) and had a great time. Most days were spent sunbathing on the main beach or at the Canal D'Amour area of the resort. If you are going to do a lot of sunbathing you must check out Sunset Beach along the coast. Its gorgeous with fantastic views (especially as the suns setting - hence the name!). Its too far to walk but if you hire bikes (for about 5 euros a day) they'll give you a map of how to get there. It took us about 20 minutes. You pass through a tiny little village on the way with fabulous old houses and a wonderful church. If you fancy a change from the main resort its well worth seeing.

The day we didn't spend sunbathing we caught the bus to Corfu town. There are lots of nice shops, bars and restaurants so you'll be spoilt for choice if you go. We visited both the Old Fort and the New Fort, both of which provided fantastic views over Corfu Town and a little bit of history aswell.

With regards to drinking at night in Sidari there are loads of bars, pubs and restaurants to choose from although not as many as traditional 18-30s resorts like Faliraki, Malia etc. We found we could make the night as lively or as quiet as we wanted especially once we found out where to go (or where to avoid!)

Hope you find some of this useful!

Steve

Morning all

Does anyone know if there is a waterpark in Sidari I am off there on Monday!!!

yes there is a water park in Sidari,cant realy comment on it though as I didnt go to it.I'm sure some others can tell you more about it

lottie01,

There is a small waterpark in Sidari but its not really up to much. The main waterpark in Corfu is in the centre of the island and much better - bigger, more slides etc. I'm sure your tour operator will run a trip there but we found it was cheaper, as most things are, to book through one of the travel companies on the main street.

Steve

We went to the water park, there are three of the larger slides and an area for smaller children with a couple of slides, although its small, there is no charge to get in, but you do have to by a drink, which is the same price as every where else, so your not ripped off also the food was good there.
You only pay if you go on the rides, think it was 5 euro something like that, but it suited us because we could walk there and I don't go on the slides, other water parks I still have to pay full price.
The staff were really friendly and helpful, they tried to keep all areas clean.

Can anybody tell me what Sidari is like in September time?

I am leaving for Sidari on 30th August for 2 weeks, just wondered what the resort is like then, busy, quiet etc.

Thanks!

2003 it was very warm but we did have a couple of down pours and the odd electrical storm.. all very nice, sat in the bar watching the skies.,..even that was brilliant..

I must admit, I love a nice big storm after severe heat!
Thanks for the info!

Don't know your age, but can't think Sidari will ever be quiet to me it is a resort for the younger element, believe October can be a really rainy time of year in Corfu, have been there in September had the odd storm also some really hot days,
pojo

can anyone tell me what the maria studios and apartments are like in sidari? i am going in sept and cant seem to find much info about them!! thanks, richard

also if anyone has any info on the garvanos apts in sidari, that would be good! going there on 23rd sep for 2 weeks, can't wait!

Can anyone advise the best places to change travellers cheques (sterling or euro) in sidari or surrounding area?

thanks

there were banks in Sidari, but we just took our bank card and withdrew money from the whole in the wall when we needed it..

In Greece always best to bring sterling cheques or cash to get the best exchange rate, itis 1.436 here today.
You will get the bank rate at all the local exchange places and should pay a commission of 2%. There is no bank in Sidari only ATM's which are a very expensive way to get cash, you will pay a handling charge for each transaction plus a percentage and you will get the lower Uk exchange rate.

Claire

The garvanos apartments are right in the middle of sidari by mcdonalds, they have a pool and pool bar, the meals are nice, the apartments clean, but no shower curatins. Friends of ours stayed there. It is based on the main strip of sidari.

Hope this helps

askcy when were you there in 2003 i was there then with my bro around the end of aug an we had heavyt rain and storms a couple of night very cool. i wish i could remember the name of our apartments i just remeber the guy behind the bar kept calling my bro toyboy

Going to Sidari next week, staying in Trivizas Apartments has anyone been to these apartments that can tell me what they are like. Also worried that there may not be enough life - going with my boyfriend but like dancing till early hours in the morning.

anyone been to sidari recently?? i was just wondering what its like nightlife wise. i dont fancy kavos too much and sidari looks good but i do enjoy a lively nightlife on holiday. any help would be great