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Title: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jeanskala on Friday, 16 October, 2015 @ 19:05:38
It is common knowledge to local Skala people that an AB supermarket is coming to Skala, not as you would have thought, on the way into Skala, near the garage maybe. Oh no, this large shop is to be built along the beach road, just past Villa Kosta and, in front of the four houses set back off the main road!! What a wonderful sight, watching/listening to the delivery lorries coming and going, belching out fumes while you quietly laze away your days on the beach or the nearby swimming pools. Certainly a large supermarket close to home would be very convenient during the winter months, when we have the time or inclination to cook and yes, sadly some of the local supermarkets would possibly be priced out of the market, but does it have to be along the beach road..?!

Apparently the land was purchased some years ago but rented back to the seller (father of the engineer due to build the supermarket...)to continue to farm and graze his goats,  but more than likely to let the dust settle from possible uprisings from local supermarkets.

Plastic rocks and now somebody with power and more money than sense is driving another nail in Skala's coffin. Rise up and support your local supermarkets and let's try and stop this hideous blot on our beautiful landscape.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Colleywobble on Friday, 16 October, 2015 @ 19:46:09
some people have got no sense. Don't they realise that if they drive all the tourists away with their balmy planning they will have no customers as I don't think the population in Winter in Skala will be enough to make a large supermarket survive. Thought the Solomos family would have vetoed that idea or are they part of the family? Anyway it's daft!!!
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Friday, 16 October, 2015 @ 20:37:51
It is common knowledge to local Skala people that an AB supermarket is coming to Skala

Could well be correct but some substantiation would be nice, lots of things are 'common knowledge' out here, doesn't mean they're all factual. Hence the Grapevine / News Briefs (http://goinggreek.info/index.php?board=17.0) and/or Members' Messages (http://goinggreek.info/index.php?board=18.0) for unconfirmed news.

Though it wouldn't surprise me if it's true, not sure if pedestrianising the high street was meant to cure it or kill it. Let's hope the 'new AB' has a nice big car park  ;)
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 17 October, 2015 @ 21:43:55
Assuming the common knowledge is correct and assuming AB have done their homework, it might suggest all-inc hotels aren't going to be a big feature in Skala's future as AB would make little profit out of their guests. On the other hand, it could make Skala even more popular for villa bookings, perhaps even encouraging more development. Not sure how well it would perform during winter months though, whether there'd be enough business to keep it open and well stocked all year. Unless you live in Skala would it be worth driving there from the surrounding area for small savings on daily shopping items? Also, many people need to go to Argostoli during the winter for other reasons and Lidl will, I'm sure, be less expensive for the big shopping list. Be interesting to see how it goes.
Title: Re: Christmas on Kefalonia / AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Jolly Roger on Friday, 25 December, 2015 @ 21:42:29
(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/1_25_12_15_4_00_40.jpeg)

Looks like the four villas just behind the field just behind the beach are going to lose their sea view
...we all knew it would happen sometime.

Could this be the AB supermarket that someone had speculated about recently?


Edit: split from 'Christmas on Kefalonia', piccie added
Title: Re: Christmas on Kefalonia / AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Friday, 25 December, 2015 @ 23:34:09
Quote
Looks like the four villas just behind the field just behind the beach are going to lose their sea view
...we all knew it would happen sometime.

Could this be the AB supermarket that someone had speculated about recently?

Hmm, good question!
Title: Re: Re: Christmas on Kefalonia / AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jeanskala on Saturday, 26 December, 2015 @ 12:16:40
Quote
Looks like the four villas just behind the field just behind the beach are going to lose their sea view
...we all knew it would happen sometime.

Could this be the AB supermarket that someone had speculated about recently?
Hmm, good question!

Yes, it is.....!
Title: Re: Re: Christmas on Kefalonia / AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: HiFi on Saturday, 26 December, 2015 @ 13:57:14
Brilliant! That'll be double points on a Wednesday thanks very much!
Title: Re: Re: Christmas on Kefalonia / AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Aristarches on Sunday, 27 December, 2015 @ 12:34:09
Quote
Looks like the four villas just behind the field just behind the beach are going to lose their sea view
...we all knew it would happen sometime.

Could this be the AB supermarket that someone had speculated about recently?

Could you elucidate, Roger?  I can't picture where the four villas are situated or where the supermarket is likely to be.
Title: Re: Re: Christmas on Kefalonia / AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jeanskala on Sunday, 27 December, 2015 @ 13:06:19
Quote
Looks like the four villas just behind the field just behind the beach are going to lose their sea view
...we all knew it would happen sometime.

Could this be the AB supermarket that someone had speculated about recently?

Could you elucidate, Roger?  I can't picture where the four villas are situated or where the supermarket is likely to be.

Along the beach road from Skala, on the land just between Villa Costa apartments and a new bar, before you get to the 'plastic rocks' hotel. Can't believe the planners have allowed this to be built opposite the beach but then the money's being put up by Mr Moneybags, Mayor of Livathos, who part owns AB in Argostoli, a laundry, petrol station and the Apollo apartments on the outskirts of Skala to name a few! Need I say more....
Title: Re: Re: Christmas on Kefalonia / AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Colleywobble on Sunday, 27 December, 2015 @ 14:52:40
Lovely pictures ,could just imagine sitting on those seats on Poros front in the lovely SUN looking out to sea and the mountains across. Oh Well just a pipe dream!!At least at the moment  here it is sunny and warm but not for much longer next week looks terrible again. Lets hope the Spring and Summer are better? We might get snow in July though!!Shame about the new super market on the front. Bet the people in the villas are not well pleased? Typical of the Greek planning laws though, BRAIN DEAD comes to mind and one with a big wallet!!Just have to see how long before it goes bust like lots of other daft ideas in Skala in the past. Remember the posh restaurant up the ramp ,the round building that now has shops. Went once when it first opened as guests of Greek friends .Completely not Skala!!Was it called Olympia or something? Small is beautiful for Skala it doesn't want Vulgar out of place businesses. That's my moaning done for 2015.!!!All the best for 2016 folks and keep on posting those lovely pictures!
Title: Re: Re: Christmas on Kefalonia / AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 27 December, 2015 @ 18:19:17
Could you elucidate, Roger?  I can't picture where the four villas are situated or where the supermarket is likely to be.


https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@38.0798705,20.7997744,763a,20y,90h/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

Between Alexandra Villa and beach, you can zoom out to get bearings
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Aristarches on Monday, 28 December, 2015 @ 09:32:47
Thanks Jean and Maik.  My knowledge of Skala isn't great as we tend to go somewhere rather than wander about..
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jed.w on Thursday, 31 December, 2015 @ 16:57:21
So, what's happened to Steve and Alan?
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Monday, 18 January, 2016 @ 11:13:17
Slightly off topic but may be of interest: From what I can make out, Lidl have effectively been given permission to expand the store near Argostoli from its present size of around 500 square metres to 2,500 sq.m. Seems the original application was blocked by the municipal council on the grounds it would adversely affect the life of the island, e.g. result in the closure of many other similar businesses, particularly small, local 'mini-markets'. Apparently Theophilos Mihalatos, a leading local politician with a financial interest in AB Vasilopoulos, declared his interest in the matter and took no part in the municipal decision. On appeal by Lidl to a higher authority the decision by Kefalonia municipality has been overturned.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: HiFi on Monday, 18 January, 2016 @ 15:35:44
That's fantastic news!
Does that mean that trolleys will soon be able to pass in the aisles and there will be more tills available to be closed? :rofl:
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Monday, 18 January, 2016 @ 18:55:36
Only in theory. What it actually means is that the little Greek grannies will be able to shop slowly side-by-side. Also means you'll have to walk that bit further when they close the till just as it's your turn and send everyone, in no particular order, to the till furthest away.
 :)
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Aristarches on Thursday, 21 January, 2016 @ 12:03:15
I'm surprised that there are some reservations about the new supermarket.  Whenever I have complained about "improvements", particularly in Katelios, I have been told that I can't complain as it is all "progress"  Do I detect just the faintest whiff of nimbyism?
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jed.w on Thursday, 21 January, 2016 @ 15:48:54
I dont' think so Ari.  If you knew the piece of land and it's proximity to villas and tavernas you would know just how inappropriate the position of the supermarket is!
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Aristarches on Saturday, 23 January, 2016 @ 11:24:16
Well, I am sure AB have drawn up a business plan including both Cost-Benefit  and Environmental Impact analyses.  Or not!

As I have said, I don't know Scala that well but from the photos and maps the position of the new supermarket doesn't seem to be the best choice.  Does Skala need a big supermarket? Are there enough over-wintering locals and expats to make it pay?

Like marmite there will be those that love it because they don't have to go far to stock up on booze and crisps and there will be others who hate it and will, wistfully, say "It was all trees around here when I was a lad".  Just as I do whenever I visit Katelios, which I still go back to despite the horrors that have descended on it over the last few years.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: TonyD on Saturday, 23 January, 2016 @ 11:48:57
"...Just as I do whenever I visit Katelios, which I still go back to despite the horrors that have descended on it over the last few years..."
..tattoos?

I'll get my coat. Taxi !!
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: TonyD on Wednesday, 27 January, 2016 @ 20:25:42
I've only just connected the dots (possibly) connecting "AB in Skala" and "Lidl's permission to expand"

Would seem sensible for a supermarket anywhere near Lidl to have an escape strategy......no?
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 16:26:16
Sign on the site says "new commercial centre". Perhaps suggests it might not be a big AB supermarket , though could be AB occupy a unit. We'll see.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maarm on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 16:38:04
Excellent Skala is getting an Industrial Park - just what it needs to attract the tourists  :btd:
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 16:39:25
I suspect it will be more shop-type units, maybe another taverna / cafe bar  :dunno:

Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maarm on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 16:44:54
 :hmm:

well I'm sure the Villas/homes its taking the views away from will be delighted with that option

Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: HiFi on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 16:49:10
Should have bought the land themselves then.....
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 16:56:57
Doubt the villa owners will be highly delighted but development of that land is probably no big surprise to most, I would think. Might be best if whatever's built gets occupied and used, the empty units by the Roman villa aren't a great attraction (IMO).
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maarm on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 17:22:01
Hi-Fi -  Did they have the option?
Maik - I was being sarcastic (not like me at all)
 :iroll:
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Colleywobble on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 18:44:32
I would have thought that there were enough empty places without building more? Might be a nine day wonder like previous things have been!
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: TonyKath on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 18:46:55
If the sign says business centre" in Greek (εμπόρικο κέντρο) that would be what we would call a shopping centre.

Tony
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 19:00:15
Yes, on the left of the sign it reads "νέο εμπορικό κέντρο" (or something very much like that), on the right it says "new commercial centre", so I suspect retail units - which could be more gift shops plus a taverna plus a small AB. Whatever.

If I have the time (and, er, interest) maybe I'll pop back for a longer look.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 20:05:45
Going by the sign, the project is being handled by Petersons.

Quote
The principals of our work are:

    Balanced coexistence of modern architecture with the traditional architectural standards of Kefalonia

    Combination of good aesthetic design with functionality

    Optimum integration of the building into the green environment of the island
http://www.petersons.gr/en/projects/

So we can all rest easy, it will look lovely and blend in perfectly.

I'm wondering if there might be more info re the new shopping centre here: Tara Project (http://www.petersons.gr/en/projects/upcoming-project/) - but it doesn't load for me.

Couple of other interesting finds:

(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/1_09_03_16_7_38_37.jpeg)
http://www.kefalonia.property/area/skala-village/

Can't see that it clearly specifies which bit of land but suggests (to me) the big field centre left of pic
(and looks like one of the villas behind the new shopping centre might be for sale).

Might also be of interest: Petersons Village, Hionata (http://www.kefalonia.property/properties/petersons-village/)
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Bluenose on Wednesday, 09 March, 2016 @ 22:27:42
Will AB (Scala branch) be open on Sundays with extended operating hours. The British government has a right to know so it can be fully debated  in the house. As Rome burns !
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Friday, 01 April, 2016 @ 06:21:54
Latest news on the grapevine: the first unit will be ready in time for the Greeks arriving in July and has already been let out to a McDonald's franchise.

Special offer for GGi readers: a FREE Greecy Big Mac and Coke poly glyko.

Offer limited to one per reader, voucher must be claimed before 12:00 local time today from Big Mak (http://www.bardzosubiektywnie.pl/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/keep-calm-it-s-only-april-fool-s-day-2.png)

Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Bell on Friday, 01 April, 2016 @ 07:20:55
 :rofl: Nearly got me
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maarm on Friday, 01 April, 2016 @ 10:54:36
God wouldn't that be awful!

Nice try though Maik.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: HiFi on Friday, 01 April, 2016 @ 18:16:06
Many a true word spoken in jest.........
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Jolly Roger on Friday, 01 April, 2016 @ 22:49:07
The construction site today. Looks like building work will be going on through the summer, so a bit of interest for the tourists in between sunbathing.

(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/11_01_04_16_10_45_01.jpeg)

(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/11_01_04_16_10_45_20.jpeg)
 
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jeanskala on Saturday, 02 April, 2016 @ 10:08:39
Couple of other interesting finds:

(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/1_09_03_16_7_38_37.jpeg)
http://www.kefalonia.property/area/skala-village/

Can't see that it clearly specifies which bit of land but suggests (to me) the big field centre left of pic
(and looks like one of the villas behind the new shopping centre might be for sale).

Might also be of interest: Petersons Village, Hionata (http://www.kefalonia.property/properties/petersons-village/)

Looking at the picture, it looks like the land owned to the right of the track by AB, by Captain Linardatos, owner of the big white house on the beach road, Natalie's and Pines Apartments. The new bar in the middle is owned by a relative who refused to sell his land to the Captain for a generous price!

The plot comes with planning permission for a 5-star hotel - a more up-market style 9 Muses, with multiple small low-impact apartments/villas with pools, restaurants, sports facilities, shop outlets (clothes, beauty & and hair). Unlike it's ugly neighbour 'plastic rocks', this hotel could be a class act. Having seen the plans, I really hope somebody will take the Captains dream and build his hotel, particularly knowing the dirty tricks that went on to try and stop/delay him...
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 02 April, 2016 @ 19:41:00
I don't think the Regina Dell' Acqua looks too bad at all!
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Colleywobble on Sunday, 03 April, 2016 @ 19:02:58
Couple of other interesting finds:

(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/1_09_03_16_7_38_37.jpeg)
http://www.kefalonia.property/area/skala-village/

Can't see that it clearly specifies which bit of land but suggests (to me) the big field centre left of pic
(and looks like one of the villas behind the new shopping centre might be for sale).

Might also be of interest: Petersons Village, Hionata (http://www.kefalonia.property/properties/petersons-village/)

Looking at the picture, it looks like the land owned to the right of the track by AB, by Captain Linardatos, owner of the big white house on the beach road, Natalie's and Pines Apartments. The new bar in the middle is owned by a relative who refused to sell his land to the Captain for a generous price!

The plot comes with planning permission for a 5-star hotel - a more up-market style 9 Muses, with multiple small low-impact apartments/villas with pools, restaurants, sports facilities, shop outlets (clothes, beauty & and hair). Unlike it's ugly neighbour 'plastic rocks', this hotel could be a class act. Having seen the plans, I really hope somebody will take the Captains dream and build his hotel, particularly knowing the dirty tricks that went on to try and stop/delay him...
Yes Jean I hope his dream may be fulfilled as we spoke with Fiona his wife on one of our first visits (1992)about this dream. The family were our reason to first come to Skala and we have remained in contact with his sister Kiki and her husband Panyiotis  all this time until this past year. As they are getting old and frail now and live in Athens in the winter we haven't heard from her and are fearing the worst .Its difficult as neither of us speak each others language but she would ring us at Christmas. That is why I asked about Kerry and Thomas' address as I know they are in touch with her. Perhaps you may know if she and Panyiotis are ok?The last time we saw Panagis Linadartos in 2013 he was looking very frail so has he decided to sell his land?We have some wonderful memories of times past spent at BBQ'S at  the beach house and sing songs and stories of the old days in old Skala .Stories of the wartime and the earthquake and how the family survived and worked hard to survive. Lovely memories of days gone by that we will always remember!!!Seems sadly that times are all changing and we are all getting older, but we will always treasure our memories of an older Kefalonia and the lovely people who made us so welcome.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jed.w on Sunday, 10 April, 2016 @ 20:02:33
Colleywobble, that is whats really sad for me.  The loss of so many old folk who knew the past, told the stories, kept the memories alive!

Skala, and indeed all of Kefalonia, will now just become another destination on an internet booking site.  The people that go for a holiday now will not have the chance to sit down and talk in sign language and broken English to so many interesting people who have had remarkable lives!
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: U4ea on Sunday, 10 April, 2016 @ 21:05:49
I think it's called progress Jed.

The "original" visitors may have died, or could be  too infirm, or could have switched to other places, or, heaven forbid, have got fed up!

No holiday resort can exist just on "Returnists", because their numbers inevitably decline. The resorts have to make themselves attractive to new visitors as well.

The trick is to strike a balance between the two.

Rather than regret the "progress" just enjoy your memories. If that proves difficult then Islands that are still like Kef used to be do still exist. For example,I know from your posts that you've had a stay on Ithaka.

Keeping Kefalonia as it was denies a reasonable living for the inhabitants, and I'm sure than isn't what you'd want.

Soapbox stowed away and head back below the baracade  :-)
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Aristarches on Sunday, 10 April, 2016 @ 23:38:46
Yes, Jed, you returnists should not stand in the way of progress and change.  Why should a bunch of old fogeys want to get in the way of yet another Kavos or Malia or Faliraki or Laganas.  If you don't like what is happening to the island then for God's sake piss off somewhere else and let the progressives enjoy the sight of kids puking in the street.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: U4ea on Monday, 11 April, 2016 @ 01:19:48
Ari, I'm a Returnist and proud to be. Be if we Returnists don't live long and keep returning in high volumes then the choice for the Islanders is simple, change or starve!

The change doesn't have to be as extreme as the ones you mention in your post, but sadly, for the locals to servive, there does need to be change. It can be change for the good or something else, and opinions will vary on which is which.

An option of course would be areversion to the historical agricultural and fishing based economy that existed before the Tourist era srarted. Mmm, that might be good for some of us visitors.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: TonyKath on Tuesday, 12 April, 2016 @ 14:41:40
You and I may be Returnists now U4ea but there was a time when we weren't.  I guess we just sort of grew into it after a few visits.  So many of today's visitors may become like us if they find what they are looking for and that may not be exactly what we found but will be the chance to meet local people and not be swamped by "could be anywhere" mass tourism.  Although it has changed quite considerably in the 21 years we have been going, I don't think we will be seeing "Kateliraki" any time soon.  Some changes e.g. ATMs and Wifi are an improvement IMHO!

(Long time since we had this discussion on GGi!)

Tony
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Aristarches on Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 @ 10:15:29
Yes, Tony, over the years we seem to have had exactly the same discussion several times.  I was about to launch into one of my rants about the ruination caused by tourism but I thought better of it.  Canute and waves came to mind.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: U4ea on Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 @ 10:30:25
Aww, come on Ari, you know you wants to have that rant! Go for it.   :yahoo:
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maarm on Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 @ 10:39:04
I was actually in shock for a short while that Ari deigned not to rant - are you feeling alright? 
 ;)
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jed.w on Tuesday, 03 May, 2016 @ 14:22:29
Er! U4ea missed my point completely!

I was referring to the old locals who have passed on, not original visitors to the Island.  The chances I had to 'talk' to local old people was one
of the things that made me want to return over and over again. With the loss of those people and the island just becoming another internet choice
then you will get the sort of people that both Ari and myself would run a mile from (if only to avoid the projectile vomit)!


Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: HiFi on Tuesday, 03 May, 2016 @ 14:42:38
Mind you, if you wanted the real Kef would you actually choose Skala?
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: U4ea on Tuesday, 03 May, 2016 @ 18:26:12
I didn't miss your point Jedw.

Some of the "old timer" locals may have passed on, there are still some around, particularly in the villages in the interior.

I was simply trying to point out that the world is different place to 20 years ago, Kef is a different place, Kefallonians are different, and the visitors have changed. Some of us continue to go( I'm not up to 20 years yet), but some don't because of a variety of reasons. If there are no new visitors to replace them, then the major incomeof tbe Island is lost.

These new visitors may well have different wants and aspirations to we returnists which have to at least be acknowledged.

Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Misty on Saturday, 06 August, 2016 @ 15:24:25
Hi Any news on how things are going with this or when the new supermarket will be opening.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: jeanskala on Thursday, 11 August, 2016 @ 13:04:03
It opened on Tuesday (9th) and was heaving apparently. I for one will not be using it! I gather there will be a petrol station built next door... it just get's better, doesn't it?!!!  :oki:
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maarm on Thursday, 11 August, 2016 @ 13:22:53
 :rant:
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: HiFi on Thursday, 11 August, 2016 @ 13:35:31
Don't forget double clubcard points on Wednesdays!  :yahoo:
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Misty on Thursday, 11 August, 2016 @ 22:25:31
Thanks Jean. Might have a look when I visit in September but I do like Solomos 
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: BeeTee on Thursday, 11 August, 2016 @ 23:36:10
Some pictures here. Mostly in store photos.

http://www.inkefalonia.gr/koinonia/44685-to-av-food-market-efthase-sti-skala-kai-ta-exei-ola-se-times-av-eikones
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: Maarm on Friday, 12 August, 2016 @ 11:57:29
Blimey it's huge.  2nd picture has Billy's Mum and Dad in it, I presume stocking up on veg's for the return of their son from his latest Norseman victory.
Title: Re: AB is coming to Skala!
Post by: TonyKath on Friday, 12 August, 2016 @ 17:32:06
Looks huge and does look like an abattoir - see previous post before the build!   The article is just a re-write of a press release!  Bet the company are pleased.

Tony