Full day NW Quad Safari Adventure- Beaches/Cafes/Views/Shops/Villages

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Distance: 32.92 mi
Elevation gain: 4,354 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 4,354 ft
Max elevation: 1,002 ft
TrailRank: 65
Min elevation: -13 ft
Trail type: Loop

Coordinates: 818
Uploaded: January 31, 2020

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near Sidári, Ionian Islands (Greece)

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Starting in Sidari heading south for approx 40mins through small roads and farm tracks through lush grenery of olive groves and pine trees our first stop at Spiros Bond Café where a scene from the Bond Film 'For your eyes only' was filmed . After coffees we continue driving up higher then heading towards the ancient donkey trail through narrow tracks(if passible) through part of Corfus lushest part of the island through some deep wooded areas heading towards The Fishermans cabin and coming into the beach area of Agios Georgios from the south. We can stop for refreshments have a chill go for a dip or explore and then back on the quads and head to the next large bay of Arillas where we can park up and get drinks at the Malibu bar. After drinks we can visit Arillas bakery selling beautiful cakes and pastries, vegan and veggy options catered for. We leave Arillas and head for San Stefanos where we can snorkel near the small harbour for a while, once done we'll drive 5 mins and stop off at the lovely unique gift shop called taste of life. Then we'll head up the hill to Akrotiri Café bar for more refreshments and probably the best views on the NW of Corfu. After that we'll starting heading towards Cape Drastis through the quant village of Avliotes and Peroulades then past the school up the track to Cape Drastis. Another wonderful photo opportunity and a possible dip in the water straight off the rocks. Once refreshed we go back up the track and take a cheeky left turn onto a rough unsued track which is ideal to ride the quads, after a play around on the quads we'll join back up to the main road which leads back to Sidari but stop off for a quick organic lager at the Orchard which is 2 mins from Canal D'armour.

Waypoints

Corfu Buddha Hall

Spiros Bond Cafe

If you want to enjoy the archetype of authentic Greek hospitality combined with extremely tasty pastry in a quite out of the ordinary setting: visit Spiros and the Bond 007 cafe. On our hiking trip we simply planned to have a short break with some refreshments, but eventually stayed there for 15 hrs, our stomach filled with delicious homemade cakes and leaning about the Bond 007 movie scene that was taken in the 1980s at this very same place (including watching parts of the Bond movie), Thanks for this lovely stay and warm hospitality! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZMeXU5Vsm4

Agios Georgios Beach

A very beautiful sandy with little pebbles here and there and crystal clear water. As it is located in the Agios Georgios bay, it is protected from strong winds and it is calm most of the time. There are water sports activities and boats to bring you to other beaches and surrounding little islands. Due to its western orientation offers stunning sunsets. Possibly the best beach on the island! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3wIK5JB5Sc

Arillas Beach

Quiet and secluded part of the island, with a narrow but long beach. Simple and good value restaurants and lots of lovely walks through the olive groves and along the headlands to nearby villages. Scenic and relaxing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPauOfEIiWI

Arillas Bakery

Fantastic bakery, plenty of sweet and savory treats. Maria and her husband are warm and friendly. Great place to visit and watch the nesting birds feed their young. Gluten Free options available as well as soya/almond alternatives for people with allergies/food preferences. Highly recommended place to visit. Very nice, small bakery with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Nice little seating area in the shade. The owners are very friendly. Great pastries. We always visit daily when in Arillas. It's lovely to sit outside with a freshly squeezed Orange juice before the walk back.

San Stefanos Snorkelling

A safe and secluded little spot next to the harbour ideal for swimming and snorkelling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABLC0u0ahfI

Unique Gift Shop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfd-qpnxDdU

Akrotiri Cafe -Amazing views

Outstanding views of both Arillas & Agios Stefanos. Inside and outside seating - very nice outdoor patio area. Good food - I personally love the salad variations. Either drive up of walk-up the paths from Arillas or Agios Stefanos beaches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhfNrqM30F8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Tj-BPFnPg

Cape Drastis

A nice place to have a bath. It is like a natural swimming pool. And also the view is unforgetable. There is raugh and dusty road till this place. I recomnd you to leave the car where the asphalt ends and to take a 15 minutes walk to this place. From the road you can find at least three nice viewpoints. Its ok on a Quad tho! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEawWVPEWQ8

Orhard - Organic Restaurant Bar

Great restaurant, makes you feel right at home. Looks really cute at night. Nice food, I especially recommend the deserts, the lemon cake and koum quat ice cream What a beautiful restaurant in a lovely garden setting. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend visit whilst in Sidari. Absolutely fantastic from the food the hosts and the alcohol milkshake yummmmy Please visit the setting is beautiful so welcoming Such a beautiful setting for a delicious meal and very reasonable. Vegetarian options available and the butter bean dish was appreciated by my daughter who says it was very tasty. The rest of us had traditional meat dishes all of which were very tender and very tasty! Lots of choice on the menu. 3 alcoholic drinks, 5 soft drinks, 4 mains total €55 Wise to book to guarantee a table. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYU0-e9em-I

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Trail to Secret Katevasidi beach

The track through the olive groves is almost as good as its secluded location! Absolutely perfect! Accessed from a small dirt road past Agios Stefanos towards Sidari on the left, surrounded by a clay cliff this small beach is framed by woods of olive trees, on the right on the horizon you can see the peaks of Albania. Sunset is magic. Not accessible by car but ok for quads.

Malibu Bar

I could live in this garden! Cacti, lemon trees and yuccas make the canopy and there are roses and other flowers everywhere. Steps and walls are decorated with pebbles. Very quaint. Serve the local Corfu Red beer which is excellent!

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