Arillas Forum

Jen and I have been visiting naturist beaches since we met in 1970. When we first came to Arillas and found the laid back attitude and the ease of getting to the far end of the beach I was quoted to say "I've died and gone to heaven." Mostly you have to risk life and limb to get to a naturist beach, and as we get older that just isn't an option.

The point of naturism is innocence - no clothes and no issues. Mostly we meet people of the same persuasion. And body beautiful they ain't. I have always loved viv's line "stay nude it ain't rude."

In an age when sexualisation of teenagers or even children is accepted, I for one welcome the way the people of Arillas just ignore all that and let us get on with it.

Green mud is fun. Why is it only the Germans seem to be able to let all the rubbish go and enjoy what Adam and Eve apparently should have....

phil

I totally agree Phil (and jen)....complete freedom. If you'd have told me in my twenties or thirties I'd be going to a naturist beach, I wouldn't have believed you but as you grow older you lose all those inhibitions. My kids thought I'd lost the plot at first....probably still do!....but they just accept it now.

And think what I save on bathing suits.....

I love the idea of being free. Nature intended us that way. I burst out and streaked along a beach in Corunna 1968, and it was bliss.

I always go topless but I honestly cannot see the point in going bottomless as well!!!!!!!!

But hey, that's just my opinion, and I am not saying that you lot are wrong in going the whole hog.

Amanda

Yes i just about manage to go topless aswell. Lol

RiGGERS....

The naturist beach has some very good write-ups in the online naturist community.

It is accessible - very important to Jen and me - cliff paths and silly walks are no longer our lives or even possible for both of us.
Laid back - tolerant atttitudes of the locals, some of whom join us there. 
Very few if any gorpers and (struggling for the words) w*****s. (Gropers???) You can always get rid of them!
Green mud! See other threads.
The sea is warm and shallow and even the least able swimmers can swim naked in the sea. It is a liberating experience, even after a hundred times.
The sand is really soft and comfortable to be on.
There are bar facilities at Kaloudis just a little textile walk away. Feeling hot and wanting a Mythos - put your shorts/bikini on and its just about 200 yards.

The beach and all it's aspects is a real feature of Arillas - not in your face but there. Naturists like us beware - you will never go anywhere but here.....

phil

I think it should be pointed out to those thinking of visiting Arillas for the first time, who may be worried about the presence of a naturist beach, it only takes place in a certain section of the beach.

It is some distance from the main beach and is only really visible with the aid of binoculars ( - available from Alex's Supermarket!)

Only joking (- about the binoculars , I mean).

Seriously 'though, there are people, I'm sure, who have been to Arillas many times, who are unaware of the naturist section. So, worry not.

Angie

I agree with holliepos, there is nothing to worry about.

But, some of the older people who visit the naturist beach can get lost.

That`s the top n bottom of it then. Just go and enjoy.

I have spent my last 2 holidays on naturist beaches and they have been the best i have had. No swim shorts to dry out every night and everyone in the same fashions.
I would say the freedom of no clothes is one of the best feelings you can have. It is certainly one of the things that sold Arillas to me as a first time visitor and i hope i wont be dissappointed.
  Swimming in the nude is great.

I have to agree with what you have said greg, its a lovely relaxing experience.

I have to say that at 25 I am one of the younger people that seem to visit the nudest beach. But this has never bothered me - always felt completely comfortable.

My 2 pence :)

i think if everyone behaves in the proper manner there is no reason why naturists and textiles cant share the same beach. There seems to be a minority of small minded people that spoil things for one and all.

Quote from: holliepos on March 06, 2008, 04:10:22 PM
I think it should be pointed out to those thinking of visiting Arillas for the first time, who may be worried about the presence of a naturist beach, it only takes place in a certain section of the beach.

It is some distance from the main beach and is only really visible with the aid of binoculars ( - available from Alex's Supermarket!)

Only joking (- about the binoculars , I mean).

Seriously 'though, there are people, I'm sure, who have been to Arillas many times, who are unaware of the naturist section. So, worry not.

Angie

I was also unaware about the naturist section, but I know now thank you. I will be vistting it this year if I can get my wife on it is another thing she is not a fan of naturist beach's although we just happened on one in November in Lanzrotte 2007, we had been on the beach about 1.1/2 hours when we found out she did not bat an eye lid !!!! my shorts were off but she keeped her things on well cant such is life

Derek

I like the naturist part of the beach but I don't go " natural" but I respect those that do and I admire the way they are so relaxed.

Take Care

Mary

Did you read John's post Mary? Apparently I'm so relaxed I'm horizontal! It is true though. We are.

Jen and me have no inhibitions like that, we don't care unless it bothers others. We can do the textile thing but just prefer it as nature intended.

Looking forward to Dimitris grandma chasing us out of Brouklis with her broom though....

lol
Phil

Phil
I havene't read John's post yet - I've got a funny picture in my head of Dimtris running down the street chasing a gang of "naturists '" down the street for some reason with the Benny Hill theme playing in the background. seriously though I admire the relaxed attitude of those who go as nature intended. I'd be frighted of the mozzies though cause it was only on my last holiday that I'd managed to escape without being bitten and having to visit the doctors every day for antibiotic injections like I did when I was here two years ago!!
Take Care
Mary

The mozzie's don't seem to be that end maybe it's something to do with the cliff's. but sadly the sand fly's can sometimes be there in abundance. Viv

I was bitten one year all around my ankles by sand flies or whatever they were... Nasty things and the scars lasted for weeks.

I've found the only thing that keeps mozzies and other nasites like  sandflies away is Mosquit-ex. It's slow release and long lasting so I put it on before leaving UK just before I head off to the airport and this time was the only time I didn't get bitten and I'd tried all sorts of products, and have been bitten very badly in the past I put it on every night and every morning. It will be coming with me this time for sure

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Happy Hols and happy natural  peeps
XXX

Hi guy's,

DH and I have been visiting Arrillas regularly for several years and even though I do not 'let it all hang out'  ; ) 
I do not mind the naturist area of the beach.

DH feels strongly that, yes, its great that there is an area for people who like to 'bare all'   : )   
but if they have a special area, why do some of them feel the need to take a stroll, 'naked', down the beach to where non naturists are bathing.

I did my own survey once and went to the naturist area with a camera.

I asked 20 people if they minded me taking a picture of them in the nude.

18 people said they would prefer it if I kept my clothes on!
2 people said it didn't bother them as they had both left their specs in the appt.

(Obviously jesting here!)

On a more serious note I often wonder what percentage of regular forum members prefer the naturist end of the beach. I think the popularity is increasing.

Negg

LOL Eggy.

Yes i think it seems to be pretty even judging by the posts.


riggers....

Hi all
I agree although I think it's fine for those who choose to bare all do so and it is a good part of the beach, and I accept it's their thing but I'm uncomfortable when they walk about baring all to the other end of the beach although I wouldn't ever say anything. But maybe they feel a little uncomfortable having "fully clothed" people like me being there.

Happy hols

Mary

Have never really come across that type of behaviour. But that's probably because I am usually at the naturist end anyway...

It is well separated from the rest of the beach by the protruding rock and should present no problem for those on the rest (majority) of the beach.  But I once saw a family set up slap bang in the middle of it and then complain loudly all the while. That is just as bad as anyone who offends by parading around in the non-naturist part.

Any self respecting naturist would never parade about in a clearly "textile" area. We don't want to offend people. But there is always someone who abuses it and causes people offence. You just can't win....

Phil

and lol Eggy - cameras are definitely a no-no unless very carefully dealt with (eg with a partner and nobody else in the shot...)

Sounds lke a forum survey would answer your question. My guess is 70:30 in favour of the textile part.

Quote2 people said it didn't bother them as they had both left their specs in the appt.

HaHa! Eggy - makes very little diference to me which end of the beach I'm on 'cause once my specs are off I can't even see Phil next to me!

lol! Jen

We stumbled onto the naturist beach on our first visit. Heather said i will if you will- so basically we dared each other. Having never bared all until that time,it was a bit nerve racking. What would people make of our `not so toned` bodies? Once we took the plunge there was no going back-brilliant. The old adage `don`t knock it `til you`ve tried it` was never more true. As for people walking away to the `textile` bit of the beach,I think that`s a bit out of order. People on the nude section were all great to talk to and couldn`t care less what you looked like. So give it a try if you`ve not been brave enough.

You've captured it Paul. Nobody cares what you look like. It is a great leveller - you don't even think about it any more. Have never met a "toned" naturist - we aren't catwalk models after all.

Sadly there will always be those who see it for what it is not. We just ignore them (if we can) and enjoy the liberated swim in the sea.

But it isn't compulsory and the naturist end should remain as out of sight as it is. Like was posted earlier - families need not worry that Arillas is all about the nude beach - it is not. Many have never even ventured that far north.

Dimitris - get Granny's walking stick out and send her on the trail of these people who are upsetting our forum members....

lol
Phil

Totally agree with the comments from Paul.

Up until three years ago we would never have dreamed about going on to a beach and taking everything off. The wife had never even been topless. We then went on holiday to Skiathos, visited Banana beach and tried it for the first time.
We were both very unsure at first, but now we are regulars. As Sandra, my missus, says "There is nothing worse than sitting in a cold and wet cossie". And I can assure you that once you haver tried it for the first time and taken that big step, then you will definitely not go back. I have never met anyone that has said they tried it once, but never again.

So we will definitely be at that end of the beach.

regards

Dave & Sandra

I knew someone who was concerned when she was walking on the beach with her young daugher as they came "face to face" with a guy who was strolling along out of the "nudie zone" towards them.  She was more concerned about her daughter than anything else and would rather he had stayed on the nudie part or at least covered up before wandering further up.  She just turned her daughter around and walked the other way. 

If you go to the nudist beach then you shouldnt expect anything else but I think "Any self respecting naturist would never parade about in a clearly "textile" area. We don't want to offend people. But there is always someone who abuses it and causes people offence. ...  was well said  by Just phil (had to put it in red as I cant get to grips with the Quote thing).

As for me its bad enough for me to have to get into a swimsuit let alone baring all!

I had never felt the need to bare all in the past but a few years ago I had wandered up to that end and just thought, what the hell, I will run into the sea and run out - just to experience being 'at one with nature'.

All I can say is that the feeling of being in that sea with no constraints is wonderful, as is feeling the sun beating down on you afterwards when drying off.

I can never quite understand these types that go supemarket shopping etc in their birthday suit as that, to me, is about exhibitionism just as i strongly believe that there are certain individuals who are there purely as voyeurs.  I just keep myself VERY MUCH to myself and enjoy the solitude with a good book and ipod.  The rest of my family tease me continually about this little pastime but it is one that I look forward to every year!

I agree Jo , altiugh it's fine to go natural on the appropriate part of the beach, I think it is not necessary to walk around shops etc like that. I'll never go "natural" but I respect  and admire those that do I just haven't got the confidence. There is unfortunately a very small minority who's intentions are not purely to feel the freedom of being in the sun and swimming with no swimsuit to get in the way. On my last holiday I saw such an individual, male standing on the beach and not the naturist bit,  standing, how shall I say it without being offensive, but he was deliberately showing himself off. The "state" he was in he should have at least being sitting down!!

The nudie part of the beach really isnt a problem at all. The law of the beach seems to be that the far North end past Splish Splash is for the seasoned skins and the south end past sea breeze is for the odd few people who want to give it a go, but with not too many others around. There was for me nothing better when sick of sitting on a lounger than walking one end of the beach to the other, plodging through the waves, a wonderful 40 minute stroll at a slow pace. Skin, costume, mud, who cares :-)

Hello all,
Well for me it is the highlight of the year.  We have visited Skiathos and found a cracking beach where there are a few people who  go and enjoy the sea naked.  The first year we went to Arillas, this was before Skiathos I went for my first swim when  no one was there about 7pm in the evening.  After that got braver and went down to the part of the beach to the right if you are looking at the sea.  Over the past four years I have really enjoyed the space, time and freedom.  You are not a manager, not dad, not grandad, your yourself with the sea sand and sunshine.

The first year we went, there was an abandoned pedelo just after  the rocks, felt like Tom Hanks in the film Castaway? 2nd. time we went took music on an ipod, listened to some good stuff in the sea danced on the beach (well it was empty)  

Now we both take exactly what we want, stay in the places we like, eat where we know it is good and have a super time.

Ariillas, all good, do what you want within reason you will be accepted and respected, just as we all accept and respect all the people in Arillas.

Hope all those going have a great time.

All good Beachbum,  by the way checked today 76 sleeps!      

hi,
We have been going to Skiathos for the last three years, specifically for the beach where au naturel is the norm.

We are hoping that Arillas will be as relaxed as Skiathos is.

The whole of Skiathos is accessible via a very good bus service. So even if you are staying at the quiet end of the island it is easy to get into the main town on an evening. The bus service runs every 20 mins until approx midnight.
Our concern is that Arillas may be a bit isolated and we don't really want to hire a car.

Cheers
Dave

I've been really tempted to try it but never had the bottle. My wife and I were going to go Skinny dipping when we went on holiday to Tunisia 14 years ago but the beach was crawling with Police so we didn't try. This was at about midnight as well.

You really don't need any bottle. If you fancy doing it - go for it. I promise nobody at that end of the beach will take a blind bit of notice of you. I am desperately shy and I manage....lol

Hi DronnyDave and Mick-G

QuoteWe are hoping that Arillas will be as relaxed as Skiathos is.

Arillas is so laid back it is moreso than me from Glastonbury. And many will tell you how true that is. But there are values to observe. They are just the same as any self respecting naturist would follow. Read this thread to see how some abuse it.

As a lifelong naturist, I can tell you that this is a perfect place to get to a serious naturist beach and enjoy. It is easy to get to, and I have been there more hours than you would wish to know.

But if you walk naked up to the other end just watch out for Dimitris' granny - she will see you off with stick in hand.... There is for those who do not want it and they are entitled to that. Nothing wrong with it either.

Phil

HI PHIL

WE HAVE NOT BEEN TO CORFU BUT ARE THINKING ABOUT IT FOR NEXT MAY,WE GO TO SKIATHOS (BANANA BEACH) AND ZANTE BUT FANCY A CHANGE,WE LOVE NATURIST BEACHES,IS IT EASY ACCESS TO GET ONTO THE ON IN ARILLAS.

This year has been fantastic....just walk along to the end of the north beach. Some years it has been more difficult when the water has been higher and you have to wade round the rocks, but not so for the last couple of years.

Even with the rocks it was one of the easiest I have ever been to and now, like Sandy says, it is just a stroll along a flat beach. Enjoy - no-one will take a blind bit of notice of you.

Phil

Thx for the reply its like that in skiathos we will book for may

I reckon 'Naturism in Arillas' will be googled by the world's naturists and next thing they'll be doing their shopping, going to the ATM and sitting in Brouklis!!!!!!

;-)

well all of you have hepled make our minds up we will be booking hope to see some off you next may

It's one thing going swimming in the buff but I don't fancy sitting down for a meal like that. Imagine if you dropped you flaming village sausage into your lap? Could be quite painfull :-0

Ha Ha mick - just watch out for Dimitris granny. I swim a la naturel but agree that the hot stuff which ends up all down my front would be no joke. (Messy eater me)

My only word of warning to the naturists in May is that you cannot guarantee the weather you want. Could be quite rainy and thundery or could be hot and sunny. I think there was even a tornado last year that Marika caught on camera. July/August will be really hot, but in May or October you could end up sitting in bars drinking Mythos (or Royal Ionian of course) like we did last year.

Didn't mind a bit, but it wasn't naturist....
Phil

i must admit the first time on the naturist beach was quite nervracking for me (i never even go topless!!) but martin suffers very badly with psoriasis in normally covered places! so the sunshine has to get to those parts, and i can't let him lie on a beach on his own now can i??!! well, i am a convert, it is so lovely to lie on the beach, go in the sea and not worry about sand and a wet smimsuit. the other people on the beach are always friendly without being obtrusive. the only thing i miss are the sunbeds!!
ger x

We have just returned from 2 Weeks in Arillas and thought I would let you have our thoughts regarding the beach.

We were more than pleasantly surprised as to how good it is. Access is easy, I would estimate that from the pier it will take you less than 10 minutes to walk along the beach. The dividing line is quite apparent, once you are past the rocks you are on the naturist part.

There are no sunbeds. There is plenty of space, the sea is shallow and the sand is excellent.
Perhaps the most important aspect is the relaxed atmosphere. We were surprised at the large number of families that were there and the large number of single females. There were very few single men and although you will always get people walking up and down the beach for a nosy it wasn't too bad here.
We have been to little Banana beach on Skiathos for the last three years and we would have to say that Arillas is a lot nicer, friendlier and relaxed.
I would recommend this beach to anyone, we will certainly be back again next year.

And anyone that hasn't tried it yet, I would say just one thing. We have never, ever met anyone that has been on a naturist beach that has then said never again. Once you have overcome your initial fears I can assure you that you will wonder what the fuss is all about.
Go on give it a go !!

Hi, DronnyDave. Couldn`t   agree with you more. Once  you`ve tried it,there is no going back. And you are right about the single girls that use the beach. My wife has said that she also would go there on her own without any fears. Everyone looks out for each other- even when we`ve left our things to grab something to eat.(We didn`t leave any valuables) Cannot wait for next June.
    Best Wishes   Paul D

As one of the single females who spends all day at that end of the beach, I couldn't agree more. Have just returned from another fantastic two weeks in Arillas and I think this year is the best it has ever been. It's mostly older people like myself (I won't say mature!) who are down there and the atmosphere is really relaxed. Yesterday I met a guy from New Zealand who must have been in his 70s and we just got chatting as we came out of the sea. He had never been on a nudist beach before and he couldn't believe how relaxed it was. Had a long chat with justphil on the beach the other day too....lol

Glad you had a good time Sandy.  Please post a report! Got to say, I am also a solo nude beach lover but I really dont think I could have a conversation with someone! I would be mortified which is a bit silly really. I will never forget a good few years ago (before I saw the light! :-) A couple who we had often seen year in year out and spent a lot of time with, well one year we were strolling along that end and came face to face to them in their birthday suits. It was soooo embarrassing (for us) and I have to admit we had a few sniggers about mis-judging them.  How bad is that?! All because they chose to sunbathe in the nude, which i now love! Its true what an earlier post says, very few people who do it would not do it again

As a single guy and naturist i feel i have to defend myself. Not all of us go to naturist beaches to ogle and perv.
I am the same as everyone else on here i go for the sun and the fact that i can be free of clothes.Why is it if a  lone woman is naked on the beach that is ok but if it is a guy on his own he must be up to something or doing something wrong?

Greg,

I'm afraid it is the perception that people have. We went to the beach everyday during our fortnight in Arillas but just 1 day I was on my own because the missus was a bit off colour. I followed exactly the same routine as every other day, even sat in the same spot as the day before. But I got some strange looks and it got to the state where I felt a little uncomfortable, one female who I wasn't particularly close to anyway, even moved further down the beach.

So I apologise if i caused offence, I know we shouldn't tar everyone with the same brush, but it was quite apparent on the beach at Arillas that there were fewer single males and the first comment that the wife made was that she felt safer here and wouldn't have any fears in going to the beach on her own. She wouldn't dream to go to little Banana on Skiathos by herself.
Finally, I don't think that anyone on here has said that any single man on the beach must be upto something.

Regards

Dave

I saw several single men on the beach when I was there in August....some spoke to me, some didn't. I wasn't aware of any problems as I was too busy doing my own thing but I'm sorry if any single men are made to feel uncomfortable on the beach. As far as I am concerned we are all there to enjoy ourselves and relax in our own way, so i never take too much notice of anyone else.

SNAP. Viv

DronnyDave
 
   no offence taken i would just like to add that when i spent 2 weeks in Arillas in June i never had a problem, everyone i met was very friendly. In fact i liked it so much  i will be back in June 2009.
But most places you go people tend to look bad at single guys which is some thing that i feel really strongly about. Just because i choose to travel alone doesn't make me a bad person....... honest :) 

Absolutely Greg,

You're quite right. Just because you're a single guy you shouldn't have to feel under any kind of scrutiny or awkward.
I'm so glad that you felt the kindness & friendliness in Arillas & as a result are now planning going back next year - how about that.
Good for you :-)

BeckyB.

Greg,
I'm pleased that you enjoyed Arillas and will be returning next year. We hope to go again next year too.
Unfortunately it is the society that we live in that many people always suspect the worse of people. I don't know where you are from but we have a local paper called the Metro, on the front page is an article regardingTelford Town council. Any single male found in a park in Telford will be challenged by council officials and asked to expain what they are doing. In effect banning you from any park unless you have children or a female with you. How sad.
Any way back to the beach in Arillas. What I was really trying to say is that we found the beach excellent, friendly and my wife felt safer and more at ease in Arillas compared to some of the other beaches that we have been on.
So again, my apologies if I've offended anyone.
Dave

My mother in law told me about that yesterday Dave and thought she had made it up.  You cant do anything now even if it is innocent, I can understand for some reasons and it might stop some unsavoury people hanging about but the "worlds gone mad".

Hi DronnyDave,
I hate to correct people but have just re read the metro and it actully says any lone PERSON not male and I agree with you the world has gone mad. Viv

I somehow think that an elderly lady on her own is going to be treated differently to an older man. Time to move on.

I think the one thing that we all agree on is that the beach in Arillas is excellent, friendly, safe, spacious and everyone is welcome.

I just wish someone could explain why the temperature in the sea varies so much, whilst we were there one day it was almost warm, the next almost icy.

Well if you find somebody that can explain that will you please ask them if they could give us a pridiction as to which days it was going to be warm or cold the day before hand. lol. Now that would be handy to know. Cheers Viv

Hi,everyone. I feel that I must add to the debate about single guys on the beach. Just to say that my wife, Heather, wasn`t felling great and decided to stay at our digs, so I hit the beach. It was strange being there without her and i have to say I felt uncomfortable. Why, I don`t know? I have every right to enjoy being there. You ask yourself what are other people thinking which I know is crazy. When we were both on the beach, we noticed the single girls would sit near a couple. Can you imagine if a lone man did that. Then I realised that I should just get on and enjoy my day.  Also, we found striking up conversation with people `au naturel` was far easier than with people covered up. There is no pretense and you are taken for what you are.  And,yes, I have to admit to admiring a pretty girl- I don`t think I`m alone there. Wife  eyes up the boys, anyhow.
   Best Wishes   Paul D
         

One of the strangest things to happen to me,happened a couple of years ago.A single male(widower and first time on holiday on his own)asked me if i could put some suntan cream on his back,it felt strange doing it,but someone had to if he had started asking women then that would have been wrong,and there was nothing untowards involved.
I am used to being down there on my own,Sally will leave me sunbathing on our last day while she goes back to do the packing.I have never felt strange on my own maybe cos i am a nosey devil and know so many people now,i dont know?

I remember you telling me and Pete about it when we arrived on the beach, your face was a picture. Do you remember that time I went to get us some thing to drink and my back was a bit pink, that guy at the end asking me if I wanted some sun screen rubbing in. Good job nobody had a camera then because I bet I looked really startled. Im still sure it was William the way he appered out of no where. Viv

Oh yes.....William. has anyone seen or heard of him this year?

Not me!

 No I havent and nobody else has told me that they have. Viv

Have been trying all 'summer' to top up the tan developed on the North beach in Arillas during May this year.  We've just had the first sunny weekend for ages and we had a family gathering to attend in Manchester, so was unable to do any topping up of the tan.
However we came back to Lincolnshire via the Woodhead Pass and saw the sign for Holmfirth off to the left.  As I saw the sign a picture of Viv came into my mind of the time when she rushed up to me on the front at Arillas saying 'I'd know those legs anywhere'.
I think much sense has been written on this thread about Naturism in Arillas.  Even my dear wife joined in this year and seemed completely happy.

We are a couple thinking of visiting Arilla for first time. Wonder if there are facilities at naturist beach(Sunbeds ,Beach bar)
Similarities to Banana Skiathos?

Absolutely none cylib. Totally, beautifully au naturel. But it is a very short walk along flat beach to Kaloudis village (clothed of course) and all the other facilities. We always call in at Kaloudis for a couple of cold Mythos when we come off the beach and take a bottle of frozen water/snacks etc. with us when we go on.

Phil

Oh the naked debate goes on
although I respect people that prefer to leave their clothes of onf the beach , why when Adidas and other companies make perfectly good swimwear do you want to show a body that is only meant to be naked at birth? sorry I really wish the naturist bit of the beach was banned. The naked body is better left covered up


Sorry

Mary

Certainly not everybody fits my ideal of beauty down there and some people are down right odd but each to their own.

I think the nudist beach compliments the laid back style of Arillas. Definitely a hippy feel that end of the beach.

You're right it does complement the laid back style of Arillas and true each to their own thing - I suppose that's one of the lovely things about Arillas everyone respects what each other does which I couldn't imagine happening in a more commercialised resort.

Take Care

Wife and I were in Arillas from September 19th to 26th (we are now annual regulars).  I was disappointed to see how untidy the part of the beach by the cliff has become, with discarded old parasoles, punctured airbeds, empty plasic bottles and assorted litter all over the place.

For those of us that like to take advantage of its relaxed attitude towards naturism the beach is unique because it is so easily accessed.  So it's a shame that a few mindless people treat it so badly.

I know most visitors are responsible people and it's the few that spoil it for the majority, so in the words of Captain Barefoot, the only things you should leave behind are your footprints.

Hi, Mary.    I fully respect your opinion about not wanting to use the naturist part of Arillas beach.  What I cannot agree with is your statement about` the body only meant to be naked at birth`. Why?  Also if your wish comes true, and the naturist section is banned, then you are denying people the freedom and the right to go naked if they so wish.   
                     Is the human body really that ugly that we cannot look at it?  While I agree it is not for everyone, all the people I`ve met who enjoy the freedom of no clothes say it`s a marvelous experience.  After we tried that end of the beach for the first time, we couldn`t wait to go again.
         I never thought my wife and I would be brave enough to bare all, but we did and would higly recommend it.
                Anyway, each to their own.
                 Best Wishes   Paul D

Let's not judge people -  naked or clothed!! If you're honest, there are some pretty grim sites on the main beach with people in their cozzies. If we are saying unattractive bodies should be covered, very few of us would be able to do what we ALL want to do.....that is, soak up the peace, tranquillity and beauty of Arillas beach in our own way. What does it matter what anyone looks like so long as we are all enjoying ourselves?

Completely agree with Sandy x
PJ

Hear Hear Sandy.

And hear hear from me too, Sandy! 

Each to their own..............

You're right Sandy just because I'm not keen to go natural doesn't mind that I think it is wrong cause not everyone has a body beautiful, because that I am sure is not what naturism is about, who is the most toned etc , just about being comfortable as nature intended.

Take Care

MaryMary, We all seem to be saying the same thing that it is up to the people concerned wether they wish to be on the nudist part of the beach or not and from what I can make out you seem to agree with us, so Why! do you feel that it should be banned? I am not asking in any malisness I just wonderd. Viv

I think that the first Caveman to put on an animal skin, to keep warm, has a lot to answer for.

Food for thought, maybe, but just supposing he never had that idea and the body acclimatised to any cold.

We could have this very light hearted debate , but in reverse.
And I would be typing this in the "skin" I was born with! - Perish the thought !
( Good job we're not on Skype, with pictures! )

Cheers
Negg

QuoteAnd I would be typing this in the "skin" I was born with! - Perish the thought !
( Good job we're not on Skype, with pictures! )

I know what you mean Negg, especially if you get an itch somewhere !!!!!!!!

Terry W

In this "alternate world" ,that has now been created ,that could be a picture of me, stood at the oche in the Rainbow, ready to throw my first dart of the evening.

And...Just imagine sat in the Brouklis and someone comes in, wearing a designer shirt.
( Terrible - Shouldn't be allowed ! - I'm trying to eat here !)

Anyway , joking apart - Who's joking ! - But ................
Without peoples opinions, and once again they have been said , very well in ths post, wouldn't the world be a boring place.
Each to their own and respect the constructive veiws of others.

Now Arillas is winding down, would anyone notice if a did a "streak" along the beach?
Would they have noticed before ?

Cheers All
Negg

Go For It Negg! hahaha.

Sharon x

Double Dare you Eggy,
we do need it  proved to us that you did it beforewe give you a clap so Mrs Egg will have to have the cam with her, otherwise no nobody will notice. Viv

Thanks for posting that link, Terry.  It gave me a good giggle, anyway!

And.................

Double double dare you, Eggy!!

Lynn xxx

Go Eggy go. I streaked in Corunna 1968. All good.

I streaked at the village's President Cricket Match here. I even got in the local newspaper over it.....

Nowt wrong with a good laugh!
Phil

Quote from: justphil on October 25, 2008, 01:52:43 PM
I streaked at the village cricket Match here. I got the local newspaper over it.....

Over what Phil?
I heard you ended up in court but the case was dismissed as not enough evidence!
( Hee Hee !

Negg

HAHAHA  lol Negg....


riggers....

true Negg - my trusty shorts stopped it being full frontal so the case was indeed dismissed. But all the forum girls are waiting for your streak. And on Arillas live TV. Go On. Give them the pleasure..........

love
Phil

Ah go on.

Hi all,

Just reading the post about streaking in front of the live webcam.  You can get topless darts on TV so what about Neil playing darts in the "altogether" in front of the live webcam, but you must watch out you don't get pricked - by the dart of course - now now, you naughty lot - whatever did you think I meant!!!

Kevin

Hmmmm...whot chanel is the Topless Darts on?  just intersested in the throwing action....Honest

Hi All

Kes i was told it is on a sky channel i have not seen it yet but I will check out the talent (darts of course)

Kevin

I agree with Sandy about being on the beach naked or otherwise.  We all just want to enjoy being on the beach. It doesn't matter if we are on our own, with company or whether we are male or female!
Let's just get on with it  if people are offended that is not the intention. I have a lovely blue swimsuit that matches the colour of my varicose veins exactly. I went to a lot of trouble choosing it for this very reason.
I love swimming in the sea and couldn't care less if people expect me to be embarrassed at my "less than perfect" body.

A life lived in fear is a life half lived.  Let's just get on with living before we drop dead.

Cheers Nan x

Good quote Nan
Ang

Quote from: Nan on October 26, 2008, 03:19:35 PM
I have a lovely blue swimsuit that matches the colour of my varicose veins exactly. I went to a lot of trouble choosing it for this very reason.
Cheers Nan x

Excellant post Nan and very well said.  I particularly like this bit!

So , I have now decided that "streaking" is not the way to go. Maybe a nonchalant stroll , past Brouklis, with walking stick in hand. 

Negg

My now infamous liver agrees with you nan. My cossy matches it's varocise veins perfectly......

Phil

Nan, that post is about as true as it could be. Well said.

Well said Nan. Besides, beauty is in the eye of the beer holder!

LOL, Oregano you gave me a fright there!  After enjoying your sunset pics I thought for a minute you had posted a topical photo on this board ;-)

Eileenxx

well said nan! i did find though that people tended to take less notice on the naturist beach as on a "normal" beach, or perhaps its just arillas, and the people that go there are less judgemental or the less than perfect body, whatever it is i have felt more comfortable on the naturist beach than i felt in my cozzie around the pool in spain!
ger x

Maddy calling,
been there done that twice and loved every minute of it. Doesn't matter about wibbly wobbly bits,it's meeting people and having a laugh with people who go there time and time again. We're back 27th July

Hi Folk
I agree with Maddy - the most important thing is enjoying the freedom of the beach and often chatting with people of like mind.
Hope you have a great time, Maddy, 27th July onwards.
Best wishes
Pat

It is a year now since there were posts on this thread. But naturism in Arillas is alive and well. Fears about the size of the beach were squashed for me in July this year when I spent the only two days on it that I could be away from my great friends all around the village. Jen and me need six weeks holiday to cover all the bases, and then we could do it all again, over and over. 

Yes it is less spacious than it was in 2008, but given the weather conditions, I waded round the outcrop with ease both times. That is the norm. I met Steve and Steve, a gay couple who spent every day there on sand, not pebbles, with a lot of space to spread out. I swam in the sea, dried off in the sun laying on the sand.  I sunbathed behind the big rock at the far end (like PaulD said, I feel uncomfortable on my own, I am so used to Jen being by my side. I feel good behind my rock.)

2008 was a magnificent year for the beach. But those of us who have seen it in a different condition will agree. It is still a great place for naturists to spend a hoilday.

Phil

Thanks Phil for the reassuring update on this subject.  Julia & I are just hoping that its just as you say in ten days time when we wander up to the North end and wade round that rock.
Best wishes
PJ

Patrick dear, I hope it is like that for you and Julia. I can only report what I actually experienced. The second time that I visited the naturist bit at the North I needed to get wet half a dozen times, but only up to my calves. And there were plenty of sandy places for eyeryone, and quite a few there.

I still think the North end is best. But the improvements at the South are also good. All the rocks that you had to climb over have gone.

Both ends are beautiful. Like I said before, the beach is as good as ever, just a different shape. And yes, smaller than 2008 which was a one-off.

Have a great holiday
Phil

Last week we noticed quite a few people all dressed in white clothes, male and female.  These same people were seen "au naturel" at the southern end of the beach.  Rumour has it they were European, not British and doing strange ceremony type things.  It did coincide with the new moon.  Haven't ventured down there this week, and the last couple of days it has been heavy rain!

mathsboffin medear, it is sad for holidaymakers to be there in the rain, but for us it is just another side of being in Corfu and being in Arillas. "When shall we three meet again, in thunder lighting or in rain... when the hurly burly's done, when the battle's lost and won...."

Jen and me live four miles from Glastonbury, and the same distance from Worthy Farm in Pilton, where the famous Glastonbury Festival happens. I rather suspect you know all this and I am patronising. Sorry if so.

The number of naked, naturist people at the Glastonbury Festival is far lower than the number of naturists in Arillas. And I'm confident of my numbers. I've done both for many years....


Happy hoildays

Phil

Thanks to Phil for reviving this thread - I'd not seen it before - and I've just spent time reading all the posts.
I identified with Jen when she said without her specs she'd no idea who was next to her (or something like that!) I'm short sighted (have both contact lenses and specs, depending on the mood) and now as I get older I'm also long sighted (nothing's ever that simple)
I must admit the thought of swimming in the sea purely as nature intended is still something I think about and will probably do sometime in the future. (wonder if my flabby bits would help me be more buoyant or would help me to sink????  lol)
Life IS for living - I know that

Janis x

Hi Janis, I love the posts too, and also have to put me specs on before anything!

Janis luvver, you would be the only one who noticed you were naked. Naturists get very bored with people who care about all that bother.

I spent a good long time talking to a gay couple on the beach this year. None of us had any clothes on.  So what? We were talking about the economy and the recession. But who cared about our nakedness? None of us.

Our viv's strapline says it all "stay nude, it ain't rude."

I rest my case
Phil

mathsboffin, I think they were bhuddists fron Zorbas that you  saw. We saw then too.

Think they must be there every year and I assume they are from Zorbas....but I definitely saw the white folk on the beach last year.

Beautifully and correctly spelled Sandy luvver. 10/10 and a gold star. I can't help myself. "Definitely" was correct. Quite rare.

I've seen many white folk on the beach, and like here in Somerset, very few who you might call black or yellow. I have had many black, brown, yellow and every other coloured friends. It is only simple. Some of my close friends are Greek as well... We love them all.

Yawn folks. But there is a point. To each his/her own. The point is that. Respect one another, whatever and whoever you are.

When clothed they were all dressed in white - from head to toe.  One lady had what looked like a bee keepers outfit on, including a very wide brimmed hat.  Any reference to "whiteness" were to their clothes, when clothed! not skin colour. 

A much better day today, off to the beach and the Mirage for our last day.   Blue sky, deep blue sea and not a cloud to be seen.

When clothed they were all dressed in white - from head to toe.  One lady had what looked like a bee keepers outfit on, including a very wide brimmed hat.  Any reference to "whiteness" were to their clothes, when clothed! not skin colour. 

A much better day today, off to the beach and the Mirage for our last day.   Blue sky, deep blue sea and not a cloud to be seen.

Quote from: justphil on September 05, 2010, 03:32:43 AM
Respect one another, whatever and whoever you are.

Love this quote, Phil, and so true!

We saw these people in white clothes chanting while we were on the north beach last June (2009)

lynn xx

All this talk of the nudist beach has brought back memories of one summer I think back in 98, the three of us used to go down to the north end most afternoons and at that time there were allot of germans/dutch staying I think in some retreat
they too used to come in the afternoons about 15 of them with their plastic washing up bowls and bottles of water, we used to wonder what they were intending doing with these washing up bowls.
One day they came and pitched up not far from us and finally we saw what the bowls were used for, they would gather the clay and mix in to smooth paste and then they would all cover themselves and each other from from head to toe.
They would then start dancing and singing in a ring until the clay had all dried and finally they would all run into the sea and washed the clay of each other
A very spiritual occasion we thought very hippy free love
Needless to say we too used a washing up bowl many times after that lol
Ang

Hi Janis, Just read your post to Pete......... You will be swimming in the sea as nature intended wwith us in September if he gets his way, as he says if you want to do i just do it, as long as it dosn't harm anybody else. Love Viv

...er, I'm not a great swimmer, Viv..!!

But yes, thanks, probably just the encouragement I need x

Janis x x

Hi,Janis.  I really hope you try out the north end on your return- cos if you do, you`ll never look back.  But you`re right, you must try it for yourself without any nagging by anyone.  Heather and I called each others` bluff the day we discovered the nudist part - I will, if you will, so we did. And nobody cares what you look like.

Phil, I think I did say I was a little uncomfortable about lone visits without my other half, but now I really don`t worry about it, I just enjoy the beach.

Patrick, will see you there next week and a bit.

Viv, glad you`ll be able to enjoy the beach, also.

   Paul

Here's to that Paul.
Best wishes
Pat