Arillas Forum

Got the poll bug off Joe!

I like them both the same really, i try to spend equal days at each one throughout the holiday, and plus tanning is a bit better by the sea!!

I prefer the beach...unless I'm by my own pool that is. ;-)

These polls are good fun, keep them coming!

Eileenxx

We always stay at the Kaloudis Village and the pool there is second to none.  Keep up the good work Billy.  But we do go to the beach everyday also.

Well... as I have mentioned before I can't swim but did manage to float about 6" off the ground in the sea.  I tried in the pool but It was too much like hard work and I needed some salt in it.  I love the sea though and can spend ages in the sea but the pool is great too for lazing around in, Mike prefers the pool as he worries about what he is swimming with (apart from me that is).

I remember a pool we had in Crete, when we came out we had blue feet... not a good look!

It has to definitely be the beach for me and the sea is so shallow in Arillas it takes a while before you have to swim, so if you are just a paddler wanting to cool off the beach is ideal for that, and of course if you like to sunbathe eau naturel then Arillas beach to the far right is the place to be!!!

Tracey x

Joe have you cast your vote??

You have my vote.

Beach for Sally and Me without a doubt,pools are ok for washing the sand and salt off.LOL

breakfast in portofino - straight to beach

no messin'

  I like the pool, but the beach just gets my vote cos theres more
  interesting people watching at the beach!!!!!

Hi all, we both like the beach cos its much more interesting and we can people watch as everyone does.  The only time we like the pool is if its really windy and sand blows everywhere.  Then we like to sit by the pool with a large glass (or 2) of Mythos. 

Hi,
   we loved the beach and given the choice it was definitely the beach...we stayed at nafsika,the pool was clean but SO cold.plus the fact you get more tan,our daughter was more entertained building sandcastles and portofino's for lunch was gorgeous!

The beach is good, especially when it`s been cleaned of all the shingle/jetsom etc. It`s quite nice when the sun is over. The sunsets are lovely. It`s so nice to watch the sunset whilst enjoying a nibble at Yiannis. Also, we had some special times at Thomas`s. The fish restaurant . There are so many places to eat, so I will continue to eat my way around. Enjoy.

POOLS ARE FINE IF THEYRE QUIET, sorry to all you with young uns, believe me I was young once and a nuisance to all, SORRY, I am realistic and realise if I get splashed when sitting reading my book it wont stop the earth but to get sand in your beer could be a problem, so I am willing to stick it out with kids who are also on there holidays, life is for living, enjoy it why you can, its not a practise, YAMMAS

What do you mean You were young once?...your only  28 now!!!

the next ones on me [;->

Hi everyone

Pool for me everytime! You cant beat laying in the sun by the side of the pool then when you get too hot just roll in!! I like to have a walk down on the beach and maybe a quick swim about 5/6pm. Cant wait to get to the villa in Arillas, sit by the pool read a good book with some music on in the background and a bottle of Lager....Heaven!!

Oh stop......i cant wait either, sounds like absolute bliss and i know it will be too, roll on 21st May............pur-lease!!!

Why beach of course! Nothing like closing your eyes and hearing the wawes crashing to the shore. Staying by the pool always tempts me to the pool bar and after that it is a slippery road. But then again it is a holiday ;)

NUDIE BEACH ! :D :D

Same here, only sat round the pool once and that was because Pete was sunburnt. Viv

Deffo the beach.  That is my holiday as far as i'm concerned.  On a night before getting ready for dinner I sit on the swinging chair outside the apt and just watch that beautiful sight and instantly relax.  (aided by a chilled glass of wine!)

All this talk of the beach and the pool is making me wish my holiday was sooner!! Cant wait to get by the pool, get the BBQ going get the music on and have a good time. Your all welcome if your around in September!!!!

Pool .. Not too ken on the sand at the beach!

pool, I like to have the amenities of a bar and conveniences to hand.

Pool for me too.  Like to be near our room and the bar.

The pool for us too. Same reasons as above.

I like the pool, but really prefer the beach.  I'm certainly looking forward to trying the green mud on my first visit, and wondering if I'm going to be brave enough this year to strip off completely (I usually just go topless!)
L ;)

Pool? Orchi!
Pool I can have at home!
The beach is the best! From the sun bed you have the best view to the sea and the horizon. It’s much more interesting! See what other people do, like water sports…Funny sometimes.
It is beautiful to hear the wawes crashing, especially, if your eyes closed.
Ok! If the wind is to strong, better is the pool than, but than I have a drink at the bar! Or do something else!
But at the end of the day, I have a look on the lovely sunset with a glass of wine in a lovely bar. :-)
 

The Pool, there is too much of a walk from the beach to the bar at the Mirage, :-)
Lie on a sunbed at the Mirage and you still get all the sounds and sights of the beach, with your drinks delivered :-)

Yours
Sulking because I still have 12 weeks to wait

definatley the pool.
but i like the beach just watching people

Beach or Pool eh!?
Right now we wouldn't mind either way. We've been here just about 2 months now and haven't had a chance to make a choice.
7.30 evening here now and I've just finished a pretty damm good set of cupboards/bookshelves.
Maybe "Thetis" tomorrow though as Spiros has offered to cook something if we're there.
I reckon August is "holiday time for us "
Cheers
Negg

Hiya eggy. I bet the shelves are lovely, you know I like wood etc. My daughter`s b/friend teaches same, and I am very envious. Sorry, of the woodwork, not the b/friend,lol. August sounds good!! Have a gr8 time. Carry on the good work.

Hi all!
Definitely the beach. The water is sooooh inviting and usually like getting into a bath compared to British resorts! You can walk out a long way before he water gets deep enough to swim, just fantastic. Pools have chlorine and are much cooler!

Hi
Beach or Pool.  For me the beach wins every time.  Just love the beach in Arillas especially the north end.
But best of both worlds is a day on the beach and on return (after taking a shower of course),  a short dip in the pool, which is both refreshing, and if any sand is lurking where it shouldn't, does a better job than the shower.
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/patjmcn/DSCF0954PJMswimmingArillas.jpg)
That's me in the pool at the Horizon.
Regards
PJ

PJ said
But best of both worlds is a day on the beach and on return a short dip in the pool which is both refreshing and if any sand is lurking where it shouldn't does a better job than the shower.

So you're the one who leaves all that sand in the Horizon pool. Wait till I tell Marino.
Negg

ps - I hope your speedos on on under that water!

Well, as I am here now for the first time, I can confirm I made the right choice when I voted for the beach!  Typing this from the Mirage, which is my favourite pool (for washing the sand off.... whoops!) 
Eggy, not sure if that was you we saw at the Mirage the other afternoon or not???
You were all right about Arillas - it is FABULOUS!!!
lynn x

Lynn & Colin
I confess that I have never been in the Mirage in all the time it's been open.
But..... I will be around the Coconut Bar around 3.30 pm if ll goes to plan.
As you're in Arillas now let me wish you a continuing happy holiday.
What a pleasant day it's been, has it not.
Cheers
Negg

Wish I was there Eggy!

Hi Eggy,
Whoops, I meant did I see you at the Malibu, not the Mirage!!!
Although I don't think it was you now that I've taken another look!
May see you at the Coconut Bar today then, all being well.
Lynn & Colin

Hi All especially Eggy, Lynn & Colin
Think we are all on the same beach/pool wavelength, but whatever your choice its allways just great to be swimming somewhere around Arillas.
For Eggy confirm that I was wearing my Speedos for the Horizon picture, but don't hold me to that if you wander up to the north beach.
Must work out how people do those tickers - am counting down to May 2008.
Best wishes to all Arillas fans
PS (?why do Thomson only use one L in their brochures/websites about Arillas?)
PJ

Despite residing next to the pool at Rainbows, my wife and I went to the beach.

We preferred the more relaxed, and less commercial North part.

I did 'borrow' some Sun-Loungers a couple of days, and took them about 200 metres past the "Falling Rocks" sign. I did return them afterwards.

I didn't wear Speedos. In fact, I encouraged other beach users to enter the water, when they realised I had just a tan on.  :-)  My wife remained a "Textile" ;-)

We witnessed some Germans next to us, coating themselves in the "Green Mud"

Hi
I think James has got it right.  The north end is definately the place for my wife and I.  Like Mrs 'James' my wife prefers to remain a textile (don't like that name but have not heard a better one), and I prefer to lose my Speedos for the pleasure of a complete sun and sea experience.
Our plan is to buy a couple of rush mats and umbrellas from Ina's on day one, and sometimes gather extra ones from the many which are abandoned on the north shore.
Bet James you wish you were back in Arillas now the British weather is breaking up.
ATB
PJ

I always leave a mat down on the beach, rolled up behind a rock, and this year a very nice Danish couple donated their umbrella to me when they went home....so I left that down there each day as well. I've never bothered before but with the poor summer in the UK I think I would have frazzled this year on the beach all day. The other thing I do is put a few small water bottles in the freezer compartment of the fridge at night - and I have a supply of cold water all day on the beach. Cheese, olives, tomato and melon and sometimes a  bottle of retsina and I'm set up for the day. I got through 6 books in August....paradise.

James
I hope that picture of you is not just wearing a tan? - If it is then,maybe,you're very happy Dimitris hasn't got a zoom in facility on the website.

If Terry finds one you could be on the A-Z's.

PJ
So. If you find any mats or a brolly make sure it isn't Sandys.-Or you will be in trouble.
Negg
 

Not at all Eggy - I left them there when I came home for that very reason. Although I must say the brolly was on its last legs, but still did the job!

Hi Everyone
Thanks Sandy for the tips about sustenance for a day on the beach.  All very good for keeping the weight down and keeping a good apetite for a super meal in the evening.
Just to remind you of our splendid beach here is one of my pics taken in June this year from just beyond the outcrop (which needed to be waded around then).

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/patjmcn/ArillasNorthBeachJune2007.jpg)

Best wishes

PJ

Sandy
And here's me, tryiing to make someone feel bad about taking yer brolly and you condone it.
Negg

Actually someone did "borrow" it one day - I didn't get to the beach until the afternoon and the umbrella wasn't there. Fortunately it was a bit overcast that day, but I espied the culprit further along the beach....and simply reclaimed it from his hiding place the following day. It can get a bit "cloak and dagger" (well, perhaps no cloak) down there at times!

Hello again
I seem to have set off some controversy about getting sand in pools.  Sorry about that.  Of course we should all shower before entering swimming pools.  However its still great to get in a pool after a day in salty water down on the beach.
All the best
PJ

What controversy?  Did we miss something??

I was only joking, honest!
lynn ;D

Lynn & Colin
Get off the forum and down the beach !!! - or round a pool.
Yer 'sposed to be on 'oliday.
( and the Coconut bar in the afternoon ?? - bad habits forming already! )
Negg

Cheers Eggy!

Hi Eggy,

You're right - we only went on the internet to book the Bardis Sun for next May, and being as we had some money left in the computer, I thought I'd check answers to my posts!  (I only had 5 minutes on line, so I was soon back by the pool.)

So that's next year booked now, and there was me wanting to go somewhere new every year - oh well, I was warned!!  ;)

I've just been viewing our photos, and when we've worked out how to include them in posts, I simply have to put on the photo of you with Dianne!

Sorry to have missed you Sunday afternoon, but Katalina looked after us with the ouzos and kisses goodbye.

Only another 8 months!
Yammas,
Lynn

Lyn & Colin
Really sorry I missed you. Got involved in a bit 'o business and got there later than usual and left there earlier than usual. Always next year.
I bet you went from start of week wondering where all the forum members were to the end of week wondering if there were any left in England!!!
Good wishes to you both
Negg

beach every time for us

Hi Mark and Dee
I agree with you, just love the beach especially when its sandy, and the water is warm.
PJ

add us to that. Sea in Arillas is part of my "died and gone to heaven" comment. All the best

Just the thought of being on Arillas beach keeps us going, as you say Heaven. Viv
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I love the beach BUT my wife loves the Tria Adelphia pool, so.............................

life is a beach as they say.

Mick

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Oh the beach without a doubt !!!

Great picture Paul, i know where that one is............riggers....

Nice one Paul.  Says it all really.  Roll on the summer.
Best wishes
PJ

Just counting down the months PJ. Maybe the flip flops are still there. Or my wife had a Reggie Perrin momment !

Paul

Are they my flip flops?!?

Yes Paul that pic just keep's us all in the mood, and frustrated. lol.....riggers....

Riggers,
looking outside today at the pouring rain I supose that picture looks even better. But just had a look at the web cam and Arillas isn't too bright either. Still counting the months !!!
Paul

Hi
Hope its not another Reggie Perrin though - quite enough with Mr Darwin and his doings.  CJ would say 'I didn't get where I am today by leaving my flip flops on the beach at Arillas'

Weather in Lincolnshire is cold and wet.  Afraid its not very good for the Lincoln Christmas Market which attracts vast crowds over this weekend.  I gather Shearings are sending 60 buses, and there were three special trains yesterday, including one hauled by Union of South Africa, another hauled by a Deltic, and the Orient Express.  Lincoln must be getting on the map at last.
Regards
Pat

Hi pj. Daughter went to the market, and enjoyed. Lots of park n ride coaches too.

Glad she had a good time, Lindypops, despite the weather.  They think there were going to be about 40,000 or 50,000 people there today.  Perhaps there won't be so many tomorrow.  Its a job getting round the town at the moment especially when I do my Dad's Taxi act for my sons.
Best wishes
PJ

Just in case we are getting off topic, went to the pool yesterday, did a few lengths, but had a good 30 minutes in the hydrotherapy - I just love those bubbles, jets & squirts.  Only sorry I shalln't be able to lay on a beach for another few months.
PJ

You'll be on that Arillas beach before me PJ. Lucky you......riggers....

Yep, she enjoyed it PJ, NO WORRIES RE WEATHER.

Ooops, sorry about the caps.

pj - jen and me are hedonists - people who don't want grief, enjoy the pleasures of the body - like food an drink, sunbathing, naturism, and all the rest you can work out. Arillas is the place where we can do all of what we want and not feel guilty about it.

bubbles, jets & squirts are fine.

don't matter we're getting on - we're still worth it!

phil

Beach every time for me the sound of the waves are so relaxing and there is no naturism around a pool

Oh boy!

I wish I could add something deep & meaningful to this thread....but it's all pretty much been said in the most heartfelt manner.

All I can chip in with is...the beach....EVERY time!!!!

PS: I just looked at the beach/flip flop picture & it's made my evening after a particularly gruelling Monday!
Thanks very much for sharing such a gorgeous picture!

Becky B x.

I have to admit I am a real pool fiend.  Im not a big fan of getting sand everywhere!!  Last year was my first in Arillas but i loved the pool towards the end of the beach that was just a roads width from the sea, best of both worlds there!!

Where was that Adam, the Sea Breeze restaurant end or the cliff walk end.  Mike prefers the pool and I like the sea & beach (I am not a swimmer in the real sense of the word, another story, another topic!)  for a little while and then back to the pool, or even vice versa.. we seem to take it in turns for where we go.  Either way its still great isnt it?

I LIKE THE POOL.
HATE BRINGING ALL THE SAND BACK TO THE APARTMENTS.

Its the sea breeze end but not quite that far!!  I spent most days there last year and I hate the fact i cant remember the name!!  They show a movie in the evening, and have lush grass around the pool!! 

The Mirage?

Wohoo!!!  Thats the one!!  I knew id recognise it when I saw it written down!!  Thank you.

That was the one I was going to suggest!
Whilst on the subject of pools, it seems to me that they are 'open house' to guests and passers by who go for a dip whether or not they are actually staying at the particular establishment. Have I got it right or am I imagining it?
I must admit I like both, mainly because the sea in Arillas is sooo warm and calm and its gradual slope out means that swimming is safe. The pool is great for an evening dip before heading off for food in the village!
Yammas,
Martin.

Thats the one.... they have the "posh" sun loungers and real grass at the front, we usually get a dousing from their garden sprays when we go back to the BS in the evenings,  lots of little ones using the pool too.  Its amazing really that even though Arillas is small there are still some places we havent been to.  Like the Graziella (I am drifting off topic here).  we have always walked past but never been in.  Last year when we took Lynda, Mike had a blonde either side of him and the waiters used to say "lucky man, lucky man".. LOL.. We must go in their this year for their garlic prawns!

Hi Everyone
I agree the Mirage pool is first class.
Martin: Yes open house seems to be the order of the day on most Greek Islands - however they do like you to patronise the bar for a drink and/or snack - it seems only fair.
I agree that for the best of both worlds its the beach and sea during the day, and a dip in a pool in the evening.
Best wishes
Pat

yeah like the donut man

when we had no kids we liked the pool
now we have to watch them like hawks so the beach is probably better when they are older we will spend more time around the pool again.

Hi BG

you won't be disappointed with graziella's garlic prawns. Apart from "lucky man lucky man" you'll hear the catchphrase "lovely jublee" more than a few times. So endearing...

And to try and stay on topic, the beach below the Graziella and Sea Breeze is reached by a sort of step ladder. Fallen down that a few times after a hefty meal and loads of wine at the top....

But it's a lovely spot to settle on the beach.

best wishes
phil

Beach is great - especially arillas but nothing wakes you up quite like a dip in the pool first thing (usually about midday in my case!).

Off topic again, Graziella seems to be the only restaurant in Arillas to have Taramassalata these days - yum

cheers all, Jen

Great to have a dip in the pool at about 8.30 am.

riggers...........

justjen, I know of at least one other eaterie with it! It`s not one of my favourites, but will eat it now n then.

Hi Lindypops,


which one did you mean? We love to have Taramas for breakfast.

Cheers, Jen

Looks like the beach is winning hands down!!

Yassoo Smiffy! Was there ever any doubt ;) Good to see you here :)

Welcome back Smiffy. Lovely to hear from you again. And yes - the beach wins hands down, up, sideways or best, sporting a large Mythos...

lol
Phil

Thanx Erja and Phil, been a while cos im still catching up on the enormous amounts of posts ive missed out on, ploughing through them though, dont like to miss out on anything haha!!

Im a voter of loving the beach and pool, i love both the same as each other, cant choose!!

Welcome back Smiffy (Clare). I luv the Beach and Pool the same too.  :)


riggers.........

I think it depends on how breezy it is   ; )

When we lived 'full time' in Corfu, we would go up to Arrillas beach at least twice a week and early on or later in the year, even though the sun is shining gloriously, it can be quite blustery.

We could always be found by the pool in the Horizon, or sat enjoying one of their lovely lunches  when it was too breezy to enjoy the beach      : )

Hi Folk
Beach or Pool?  Well lots of votes for the beach but also lots of votes for the pool.
There is much to be said for both options.

I find the pool very handy for a quick dip,
but often find it hard to get aboard a Lilo!

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/patjmcn/Arillas%202008/DSCF1243.jpg)
Photo taken at the Splish Splash, Kaloudis Village, May 2008

Best wishes

PJ

Brouklis serves it too, at least with meze :)

Back to the topic! The beach was winning this year hands down for us as we never made to any of the pools. I might have to try the new Marina one at the end of August :)

Haha that pic made me laugh :D - I can never get on them either always end up tipping to one side or the other!

I cant decide which I prefer either a bit of both probably :)

I love both but I hate getting sand in me Kegs so it's going to have to be the pool......although I do like to snorkel

In the past i have always voted for the pool but i am now favouring the beach!

Tenuous link to this current thread, but, the temperature shown on the right hand side of the webcam is, I think at the airport, is there a temperature shown for Arillas itself?

If not what is it?

Here's hoping.

Cheers

I always thought I preferred the pool because Ive always been too scared to swim in the sea, but I thought Id give it a try - and I loved it! Its so relaxing especially just bobbing up and down on the waves, and one day we took a lilo down to the beach when the waves were really big and tried surfing on it ha! Ive never had so much fun in my life! Although Ive got to say Im not keen on the feel of sand between my legs and in my hair :)

By the way - what is the temperature of the water in the sea?
Just interesting, while we are living at the Baltic sea and 20 degrees is a lot for our sea.

I love the sea but I can't help swimming so far out then in my head I hear, Der dum, der dum, dum, dum, dum, dum. I then imagine a big fin heading towards me.

well my dads not a strong swimmer, "swims like a brick his words"
but last year the sea was choppy n he ust to joke about sharks being in there

so 1 day he was treading water, well tryin! i swam underneath him and pulled him under by his ankels

never heard him scream so load! every1 on the beach was looking, then laughing!

sooo funny!


ash x

You rotten toad!!!  LOL...I'm sure your dad called you worse than that!!!

Eileenx

Hi Everyone & LauraUldis
Sorry I don't know the sea temperature in Arillas.  Would love to know though.  In May this year is was plenty warm enough for swimming so by now it should be great.
Last year in Kos saw a chap with a tent/windbreak on the beach.  He had a thermometer hung up inside it.  Eventually he took it out and checked the sea temperature.  I'd never seen anyone do that before, very thorough, must he German (ha ha)!
Best wishes to all
Pat

We just returned in Aug and I can confirm that the sea was still quite cold. It was very 'refreshing' but-my god-that first dunk never failed to take my breath away! That said I still spent lots of hours submerged!

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Nice stars you wearing for swimming Jo :D

Prefer the beach as it would be far too hot midday for a game of pool ;-)
                                          Tony:o)

I like both. I like going in the sea till 4.00pm say. Then go into the swimming pool. This is a nice feeling as the sea in June was quite cold some days and it was just nice to get in the warm pool and feel refreshed. So I think they are both great in there own ways.

Hope this helps this mass post! :P

Dan

I'm the exact opposite Dan. I like going in the pool for a good swim before everyone else gets in.....then I love being on the beach till the sun goes down. Bliss....

I don't really mind which order I do it in - I just like both every day, whenever!  :D
lynn xx

Hi,everyone. For Heather and I, it`s got to be the beach. You can`t beat a cooling breeze, the sound of the sea etc. Once you get too hot, a quick cooling dip and then maybe a stroll along the shoreline. People watching is fascinating to. One year we saw this couple who were reading. But every so often the bloke would lift his head and just stare at people thinking nobody knew what he was doing. It wasn`t a casual glance either. When he looked in our direction, I just stared back. Thank God not everybody is like him.  I have to say that everyone we have ever met on  the beach were really friendly people- always willing to chat.

where du get your stars from jo?
could do with 1 for next year !

ash

haha.  theyw were hard to juggle in the sea, let me tell you:-)

Love the beach as i think i get a better tan but i hate the sand getting everywhere so i like to enjoy both
Anna

We never used the pool once this year and spent most of the time in the sea to cool off has anyone noticed in the sea the cold and warm currents as you swim ?
                                     Tony

That's part of the pleasure I think, Tony. I didn't get in a pool the whole month but Jen used most of them all over the village. I was in the sea a lot and it was always warm but as you say, with cold currents now and then. So enjoyable at the far end of the beach.

Phil

hi jo, hope you meant the stars were hard to juggle lol. jinksy

The sea was lovely and warm this last week....but the pools were freezing even by my standards!!

Wish I was there now, Sandy!

Welcome abroad Sandy, homesick as perhaps a few of us realise....

I love being in the sea there, and last October 30th it was as warm as it had been in July. The pools were too cold for even Jen, and she can swim in a freezer!

Lynn and Colin, Phil and Jen have the same malady as you. Wish we were there......

love
Phil

Arillas beach is perfection. Stay at Marinakis or Kaloudis,  Right by the beach. Or Mirage, or Arillas Bay. Or Bardis. All right by the beach. Anywhere really - Brouklis rooms always sound good.

In 2008 Arillas beach was superb. Spent many a long hour there. I might be the forum anorak, but I know what I like.

Phil

If i was waking up to Arillas tomorrow Phil, i don't care Beach or Pool. :D

riggers............

Hi, riggers  Hi, Phil.     I have to say, it`s got to be the beach for us. As we are staying at Kaloudis next, just fall out of bed onto the beach- bliss!!!  Take a cool bag with some cans, what more can you want.
  Look forward to bumping into you guys in June.
                  Paul D

me its got to be the pool its next to the bar lol

Us too Paul. Keep fingers crossed...
Phil