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Title: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on February 23, 2017, 03:40:04 PM
As we know the beach has a habit of doing its own thing depending on the winds and tides
Will 2017 give us a BIG or Small beach

With the weather last year, I recall the summer weather causing problems at times and the beach taking a battering along with the village
although it has a habit of recovering quickly

I have been surprised at how good it looks on the webcam (do you remember when we could not type Webcam)
if it's like that in February lets hope it is in all it's glory throughout the season.
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 23, 2017, 07:28:52 PM


Hi all
It would be great if you are right last year the beach was small
Fingers crossed

Kevin

Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: jeff and di on May 01, 2017, 08:54:46 PM
Any news on size of beach this year,any recent photos would be appreciated,thanks.
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2017, 10:29:03 PM
Check back on the April 12th "Arillas Today" post. There has been no real change to the beach size , since then,
Still looks very good.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: jeff and di on May 03, 2017, 11:35:03 PM
ThanksvEggy
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Sandy x on May 06, 2017, 09:34:24 PM
The beach seems to be getting bigger and bigger....amazing this year!
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Erja on May 07, 2017, 12:33:10 PM
The beach seems to be getting bigger and bigger....amazing this year!

Lovely news! 8)
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Eggy on May 07, 2017, 06:43:41 PM
Tis a tad smaller , today , but to be fair there is an 'ole breeze blowing away and twould take a brave man or woman to sit on the bench, this afternoon. - More spray than a hairdressers full of O.A.P's!!

However with temps around 25 deg we should all ignore this "nature blip" with the breeze and look forward to a wind free time.
(Providing no one eats the peppers!!)

Negg
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: suzy61 on July 08, 2017, 10:52:10 AM
How's the beach looking at the minute and are there any changes regarding the sun beds or showers or anything else in relation to the beach and beach front?

Suzy x
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Barry on July 08, 2017, 11:03:39 PM
We've just got back from Arillas and the beach was as good as I've seen it. Wide, with plenty of sand. Lots of sunbeds. 7.50 euros for two beds and a brolly.
Barry and Christine
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: suzy61 on July 08, 2017, 11:38:15 PM
Sounds good to me! Thanks barry

Suzy X
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 11, 2017, 04:28:41 PM
The beach is fabulous this year.  The sea is shallow & warm. I'd post pictures of I knew how to do it from my phone x
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: suzy61 on July 24, 2017, 04:04:05 PM
Come on you folks that are already soaking up the sun in Arillas...Is the beach really as amazing as it looks on the web cam?
Only 4 more sleeps!!

Suzy X
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Andy and Claire on July 24, 2017, 09:35:42 PM
Hi Suzy, Just back from two glorious weeks in paradise and can confirm that the beach is indeed as good as it looks on the webcam.
Have a wonderful time in Arillas.
Andy.
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: suzy61 on July 24, 2017, 09:40:52 PM
Thanks Andy...Can't wait!
Sounds like you had a great time too

Suzy X
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: soniaP on July 25, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
Suzy there is also no stones or shingle this year.
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 25, 2017, 07:05:13 PM
I would say that in 20 years of visiting Arillas the beach is the best I have ever seen it! It's fabulous
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: suzy61 on July 25, 2017, 08:06:30 PM
Thanks folks!
I'm getting even more excited now, so fingers crossed it doesn't change too much before we arrive. It's also good news for all the  sun bed boys (and men)to have a decent size beach to keep them in business throughout the summer. Looking forward to seeing Dimitris...hope he's still renting out the sunbeds?

Suzy x
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 27, 2017, 03:00:45 PM
He is Suzy. He has got the best bit of beach I would say this year. Dont forget your flip flops though-all that lovely soft sand was so hot when we were there last week. Quite funny watching people do a hop,skip & a jump to the sea!!

Karen
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: suzy61 on July 27, 2017, 07:46:56 PM
Thanks Karen!
That's great to hear....I'm thinking about our usual spot this very minute. Great news fpr Dimitris too.

Suzy x
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 29, 2017, 11:55:33 AM
Take care folks there was a massive rock fall just further round from where Dimitris has the sunbeds. And still you get the idiots sunbathing right next to it! Madness!!
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 29, 2017, 05:17:36 PM
Hi
Do you know if there are sunbeds this year at the far north naturist end. Will be there in a few weeks.
Thanks
Geoff
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: AJC51 on July 29, 2017, 08:27:46 PM
Geoff & Val
Yes there were 28 umbrellas with two loungers on the north beach @ 8 euros a day.
Al & Sal
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 30, 2017, 12:23:11 PM
Hi
Thanks
Do we know you? You replied to Val as well

Geoff
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 30, 2017, 06:18:13 PM
Sorry Sally and Alan.
Just remembered who you are, Or rather Val did. She is the sociable one. You stop at the Marina and your daughter was a Solicitor.
I am always telling Val not to talk to strangers lol.
On a trip to Skiathos some years  she chatted to two other passengers non stop on the flight. I was happy reading my book. It turned out they were stopping nearby to where we were, and they wanted to spend all their time with us. They were a real pain in the bum.
So we took them to our favourite  beach. When they saw it was a naturist beach, we never saw them again.
Geoff
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 30, 2017, 06:41:41 PM
Sorry Sally and Alan.
Just remembered who you are, Or rather Val did. She is the sociable one. You stop at the Marina and your daughter was a Solicitor.
I am always telling Val not to talk to strangers lol.
On a trip to Skiathos some years  she chatted to two other passengers non stop on the flight. I was happy reading my book. It turned out they were stopping nearby to where we were, and they wanted to spend all their time with us. They were a real pain in the bum.
So we took them to our favourite  beach. When they saw it was a naturist beach, we never saw them again.
Geoff

As we walk past the Marina I often  say to Val, who were those people who stopped there and we went for a meal with.
My memory, together with my hearing, is deteriorating. Hope you are both well.
Geoff
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2017, 08:07:40 PM
Take care folks there was a massive rock fall just further round from where Dimitris has the sunbeds. And still you get the idiots sunbathing right next to it! Madness!!

Off topic here , but this reminds me of a very "Tongue in cheek" tale about the lady who went down to this part of the beach and found a guy sunbathing by the rock fall. He gave her the impression that, as he was babbling/moaning, he was obviously suffering from too much sun. Being worried she tried to find out what was wrong and asked,
"Are you OK? - Did you come here alone??"
"No , he said , I came down with the rockfall!!"

Anyway , the beach size was very welcome today for a very busy Sunday!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: suzy61 on August 07, 2017, 07:50:08 PM
Arrived back today after an absolutely amazing 10 days (definitely not long enough!)
The beach is simply stunning...very wide and the sand so soft and almost pebble free especially where Dimitri has his sun beds. The sea was like a pool for the whole 10 days.
Dimitri said it's the best it's been for 30 years!
It was soooo busy yesterday but still plenty of room and a great relief with the temp at 38 and very humid. I don't think we've ever spent as much time on a beach...ever! Such a great happy atmosphere yet still relaxing.

PARADISE!!!

Suzy x
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: patrickjohn on August 08, 2017, 01:22:13 PM
Thanks Suzy for the update.  While Arillas has many attractions, I think that first and foremost is the beach.  It is great to know that it is in great form.  Have seen it vary in size over the years - almost to disappearing point sometimes - so am very happy to hear that its the best for 30 years.
Regards
Pat
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Crawsue on August 11, 2017, 03:18:30 PM
Hi there Turkeyfoot, aka Geof & Val, had a brilliant fortnight back in June on the North Beach, very easy access and  a wide sandy beach with very few pebbles. About 30 umbrella sets at 8 Euros . We won't see you in September but we will be back again in June '18.
Say "hi" to Wolfgang and  Daniella from us.Crawford & Susan.
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Truth on August 11, 2017, 05:24:20 PM
The beach is superb !!! The Boss said this morning its the best he has known the sea and beach since he was a young lad ☺
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: suzy61 on August 11, 2017, 11:13:02 PM
It certainly is Karl!
We've only been back 4 days and I'm missing that amazing beach already. So pleased it's still as good for you all to enjoy!

Suzy x
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 12, 2017, 11:35:38 AM
Hi there Turkeyfoot, aka Geof & Val, had a brilliant fortnight back in June on the North Beach, very easy access and  a wide sandy beach with very few pebbles. About 30 umbrella sets at 8 Euros . We won't see you in September but we will be back again in June '18.
Say "hi" to Wolfgang and  Daniella from us.Crawford & Susan.

Have sent you a private message
Geoff
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Truth on August 12, 2017, 12:16:45 PM
The sea has gone from being a millpond to being an angry lady today! ! 😂
Typical as me and the eldest daughter got up early to snorkel but I think we ended up having more fun in the waves.....
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Erja on August 14, 2017, 12:54:46 PM
Typical as me and the eldest daughter got up early to snorkel but I think we ended up having more fun in the waves.....

:D sounds about right!
Title: Re: 2017 BIG or Small beach
Post by: Truth on August 14, 2017, 02:14:16 PM
Arillas is yours soon Erja ☺