Heather and I have used and enjoyed both but sometime we find the south offers a quieter place to go- even tho it`s more rocky in the sea. Do you all have your favourite ends of the beach.
Also it will be interesting to see what changes have happened during winter- more or less sand?- more pebbles etc.
For those who haven`t tried either end of the beach, just the middle, give it a shot- you might like it.
Yammas Paul D
Ha ha unfortunately i am a bit to shy for that (even when drunk). Hmm i will stay by the pool (bar included) drinking and sunbathing. :D haha
riggers...............
Paul luvver, the south end is also a brilliant place. I mostly spend my time without incumbrance at the other end, but have posted about the south end and have spent many a happy time there.
Past Grazella and the gorgeous prawns, red wine and mezes, it's a wonder I ever get that far! But we do. Jen and me love to have a quiet lunch with Yannis and Thomas at Grazella then walk along the other end as we call it. Jen gives up at the rocks and I go on. Cossie or not is irrelevant there, nobody cares. Another piece of Arillas. The south end of the beach is quite special. I just love it.
riggers luvver, forget the shyness, join me and jen on the south end or the established north end. All of the shame and crap just disappears. Ask Sandy about it. We know...
Phil
Absolutely phil....who cares?
No, I don't care either!
Just love the north end and the south end. I usually have to swim to get the dried seaweed off me at the south end though - Colin says it's like sinking into a couch.
lynn xx
I spend most of my 'beach time' at the south end. I wander down the road from the Bardis Sun Hotel after one of Dorita's fantastic breakfasts in just my shorts and shirt and a pair of flip-flops, down the steps opposite Graziella, and sit and enjoy the peace as I watch the waves. Real 'unwinding' time! Lunch time it's back up the steps to Graziella's sun terrace and a nice Greek salad and a cold Mythos! Always a good chat with Thomas and the boys and others, some visiting for the first time, then refreshed, off to get changed into 'exploring' mode, walking shoes back pack etc. to find those special photo's for the album!
Nine weeks to go and counting!
Yammas,
Martin.
Arillas, η μόνη θέση για με, τους φίλους, την ειρήνη και τη χαλάρωση.
hmm north/south...both lovely...
me i like the middle near to helens crepery and the coconut .........yammas..<riggs u prude> lol..................
I think my favourite bit of the beach is now the south end - last time we were there it seemed they had cleared a lot of the rocks and it was in the south end we spent a great afternoon snorkling. I just think all of the beach is great though
Take Care
Mary
Kevin - I'm a middler too :-)
xxx
I love to park my back side on the beach in front of Thalassa so that it is not far to get up and go for a quick drink or lunch :)
A very wise choice Erja mi Love :) Maybe not to far from the NUT neither :D
Quote from: MaryH on March 02, 2009, 09:46:28 PM
I think my favourite bit of the beach is now the south end - last time we were there it seemed they had cleared a lot of the rocks and it was in the south end we spent a great afternoon snorkling. I just think all of the beach is great though
Take Care
Mary
The snorkeling was great off the south beach, we saw lots of exotic looking fishes, but there was a bit of a current the further out you went so I guess you've got to be quite a strong swimmer.
Take Care
Mary
Quote from: MaryH on March 05, 2009, 08:56:37 AM
The snorkeling was great off the south beach, we saw lots of exotic looking fishes, but there was a bit of a current the further out you went so I guess you've got to be quite a strong swimmer.
Take Care
Mary
Hi Mary thanks for South beach info will def give it try in sept, Take care ,be good eh ! lol
We used the South Beach last year, as we found it more "interesting" with rocks and pools. The only disappointment was an old kitchen appliance on the beach. I would have loved to have removed it but if I had no facilities to carry it away.
Just one piece of rubbish like this can spoil a beautiful place.
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Hi Terry!
That wasn't there in May last year. I wonder who put it there? Can't imagine anyone from Arillas doing it! They must also have 'phantom' fly tippers.
Yammas,
Martin.
Looks like the south beach is ahead at present. However my own preference is for the north beach - down the steps from the Kaloudis, turn right, walk half a mile and bingo - beach heaven.
Pat
While I agree that the south beach is very quiet, I also agree that it seems to have more than its share of seaweed and rocks. However its perfect for a wander:-
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Having said that the south beach can be very peaceful especially in the morning:-
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You pays your money and takes your choice! How wonderful that all we forum members have discovered the beautiful beaches of Arillas.
Pat
Hi, I´m coming to Arillas for the first time in June with my family and we will stay near to the south side of the beach. On the map the beach seems to be quite long direction south, with beautiful rocks, but I´m not sure whether it is possible to come to these places without getting wet and with a buggy. Is it possible to walk along the beach to the south end without going into water? Are there nudists on the south end? Ehat about the water temperature in the middle of June?
Hi Lucy. Welcome to my world... built with you in mind...
The south end of the beach is as beautiful as it all is. There were very few rocks impeding your passage to the far end of the bay last year. There may be the odd naturist there, but most of us are at the other north end. It is an ideal spot for families with young kids. Steps down next to Grazella (a superb place to eat amongst so many others) and head to the left. The beach there often sees families playing games and enjoying themselves. More solitude can be had by walking further in that direction.
Have a look at our holiday report from last September. Yous can have whatever you want in Arillas.
http://www.arillas.com/page/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,165/topic,4134.0/lang,en (http://www.arillas.com/page/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,165/topic,4134.0/lang,en)
Enjoy - you will be back...
Phil
Hi, I´m coming to Arillas for the first time in June. We´re going to stay on the south end of Arillas. The south end of the beach looks beautiful - is it possible to get there even with small children and a buggy, or do we have to walk through water? What about the water temperature in the middle of June? In other destinations on Greek Islands we had problems with wind - is Arillas windy?
Hi Lucy
Have been in Arillas in May and June. Found the water warm enough for swimming both months.
I shouldn't worry about getting onto the beach with a buggy. If you don't like the steps by the Graziella, its not a long walk to the Horizon Hotel where there is easy access to the beach - in other words flat. Then you can choose any part of the beach you like - its all good.
You will not need to walk through water to get to most of the beach. Some years the North beach is only accessible by wading past a jutting rock - depends on what the winter waves have done to the beach.
I think most islands are windy especially in the afternoon, but we've had few troubles with wind in Arillas, so don't think you need worry.
In fact I think you will probably have one of the best holidays ever.
Best wishes
Pat
Thanks for your replies, I´m allready looking forward to our holiday! Sorry for writing two similar posts, I just got a little confused.
We enjoy both ends although the North end does tend to be more lively. It is nice that there are two different ends to choose from. As I recall last year we alternated between both ends.
It's all lovely.
Karen
We discovered the South Beach last year. We tended to spend the mornings there in our own company and then we'd spend the afternoon at the pool at mirage. The South Beach did have a small amount of rubbish abd more wasps but the quietness of it made up for that. I spent many a happy hour there last August.
We only discovered the south beach last june, on our 9th visit! usually we spend a lot of time on the north beach. We always visit in june (first two weeks this year) and always find the water warm enough for a good swim.
NicandJohn luvvers, 9th visit? The forum needs people like yous. Quiet and getting on with it. Enjoying the Arillas thing. Addicts like Jen and me.
Where do you stay? Have yous eaten at Vavilas (Thmoas's sea bream to die for) what does Arillas do for yous? Please share it with us.
Phil
I'm sure they was at the Kaloudis last June when we was there. The only trouble is you don't like going round saying are you ........................such a body.
riggers............
Know what you mean, riggers, but that hasn't stopped me. Just ask Eggy, Dimitris or Patrick!!
The best response was from Dimitris with "Who's asking?" Said with a twinkle in his eye of course.
Sorry Boss,
lol,
lynn xx
Hee hee, I agree with Riggers on this one. We sat eating in Amourada last Sept and I saw a couple sitting at a table, the man I was sure I recognised from the forum. As we were leaving I approached the table and asked him if he was a member of the forum, turned out I was mistaken and I felt a total berk!
Consequently when I saw somebody else I thought I recognized from the forum, Phil, I did not dare speak in case I was mistaken..ho hum. x
We found the south beach had more natural beauty, it bent round to the left, so you were never sure what was round the headland. Like others have said great for snorkelling as there are more rocks in the sea. And like others also said it was slightly spoilt by discarded umbrellas, water bottles and a fridge (late June early July 08) Would love to be a beach womble and keep it clean, would only cost a couple of meals and a beer and somewhere to lay my hat of a night. What a job eh? I got some great underwater digital footage of the fish snorkelling off the south beach, oh happy days.
I know what you mean about discarded rubbish - we saw that fridge early in September but the swimming there was brilliant - I'm hoping to take some underwater photos there in May - but it certainly does have a natural beauty as does all of the beach.
Take care
Maybe a few waste bins further along the south end of the beach for the smaller items such as water bottles, cans etc. would be good. They could be covered with old beach mats so they sort of look in place. It's wonderful to wander along the shoreline, looking at the unusual bits of wood washed up, skimming a few flat stones with not a sound of anything but the sea. Even the banks of strange seaweed offer a very comfy seat should you get a bit tired. Strangest thing I ever saw as a dead weasel type creature at the foot of the cliffs. Looked like it had wandered too close to the scrub at the top of the cliff (maybe 30 metres high) in the night and fell.
That's a good idea about the waste bins. There are some lovely things to find along the shore line, and small deep pools like a mini beach hot tub they reminded me of when we were there last as the sea was so warm. Aw poor little weasel going too close to the edge.
Hi Everyone
Can confirm what Lynn says about introducing oneself to other forum members. Was very pleased when she said hello to Julia & I. Later Viv bounded out and introduced herself as well. A day or two later I thought I'd spotted Eggy - but it was not he! Felt a bit of a twit - but never mind perhaps I'll achieve my ambition of spotting him and saying hello this year.
Hadn't thought of snorkelling off the south beach, having only tried the jetty and north beach so far. Will give it a go in 2009.
Best wishes
Pat
Hya
I too thought I was too shy to introduce my self to other forum members but when I was there last September and spotted Phil and Jenny on our 1st night there, I just went over and said I'm Mary , are you Phil and Jenny, and as they are such warm people it lead to speaking to other Forum members.
The South Beach was great for snorkelling, mind it was the 1st time I'd had a go so I'm sure the other parts of the beach are good too.
Take Care
Mary
And we were very glad to meet you Mary. I do understand the feelings of "what if they aren't?" and just walking past. But often you could just say hello, explain and have a chat. Have met many people that way in Arillas.
It's worse when you don't recognise them straight away. Forum pics are notoriously difficult to translate into real faces. We were introduced to Cheryl by Eggy in the Horizon, and must have seemed very aloof. It took quite a while before the penny dropped and we recognised her. Fortunately, she is such a charming person we just laughed it off and had many a chat thereafter.
It's worth the risk - no-one seems to mind if you make a mistake...
Phil
Or you just run out into the road to say hello like I did near the bakery when I espied Phil and Jen walking past.....I'd recognise that hair anywhere....
Lol Sandy!
If I remember rightly, Viv told Patrick she'd recognise those legs anywhere!!
I have to say Jen is the one i recognised first. I was walking past the Nut as you do, no intention of going in (hrrr hmm). The first i recognised was Jen. Then that was it Phil got me drunk all the time lol, only joking matey.
riggers.........
Guilty as charged m'lud. Or was it the other way round? Ask PaulC's Di - she picked my legs up off the road on the way back to the studio....
And yes, Jen's beautiful long hair is always gonna make us conspicuous. Know what? We don't care!
Phil
Good on yer, Phil and Jen!!
Hi Folk
Just for the record nobody recognizes me by my hair - its rather the opposite.
All the best
PJ
Dare I bring up the subject of an 'Arillas Website' badge again! It would certainly break the ice and you would know that if you spotted someone wearing one it would be sure to be a member!
Yammas,
Martin.
Yes Martin,I`ll second that- shaped as a large bottle of Mythos!!!!
I`d wear it on my T-shirt- except the beach of course, where it would have to be pinned elsewhere!!!!!!!
Paul D
Yes, I'd wear one - and on the beach I could wear it in my hair or pin it to my hair band!!
lynn xx
Good idea Lynn, and a 'Mythos' shape badge would certainly get noticed Paul!
I do have two 'Arillas Addict' T shirts so look out they will be out and about in May!
Yammas,
Martin.
Quote from: Paul D on March 01, 2009, 12:24:49 AM
Heather and I have used and enjoyed both but sometime we find the south offers a quieter place to go- even tho it`s more rocky in the sea. Do you all have your favourite ends of the beach.
Also it will be interesting to see what changes have happened during winter- more or less sand?- more pebbles etc.
For those who haven`t tried either end of the beach, just the middle, give it a shot- you might like it.
Yammas Paul D
Towards the Southern end of south beach there are some partialy cut steps in the cliff face with a rope hanging down is this a short cut to Afionas ???
Ha ha ha PPMAN - what a lovely idea... beam me up Dimitri, Afionas please. Would save all that sweaty slog up the hill...
The south end follows on from mezes in Grazella with lots of red wine, kids playing in the sand, "grown ups" sunbedding above the sand, and phil just strolling and enjoying his slice of peace, tranquility and happiness.
Ah we will be doing a lot of that in July. justcan'twait....