Hi Daisy,
One thing, if the sand is dry, depending on the time of day it can get very hot! It will be soft but may burn slightly if your not careful. I would suggest taking flip flops when getting on and off the beach, if it damp or by the sun beds it will be fine though..
And no, our new Arilliac (Rachel) was no where to be seen, but probably crossed paths without realising it.. Lol
Martin