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Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: viv on April 25, 2004, 12:09:22 PM

Hi, This will be our first time in Arillas, going September 14th, Staying at Arillas Bay any info gratfully recieved, is it near to natureist beech? It sounds a lovely place with lovely people. Cheers Viv & Pete

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Eileen on April 25, 2004, 12:23:03 PM

Hi' Viv and Pete,

If you  go to this link http://www.arillas.com/map/ which is on the website for this Forum you will see where your apartments are.  The nudie beach is at the opposite end of the beach past the Flamingo, just over 5 mins or so walk from where you are.
I don't think it is officially recognised as a nudie beach, but seeing as it's at the very end of the main beach and backed by the cliffs and coastal path it does not seem to bother anyone. :shock:  :D  :D

Happy holidays,

Eileen

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Anonymous on April 25, 2004, 12:43:06 PM

:D Hi Viv and Pete,we're staying at Arillas Bay apartments in august and my mum ,dad, sister and brother in law are staying in the studios.When we get back i'll tell you what its like but unfortunately or should i say fortunately (for everybody else) :oops:  i wont be able to tell you about the nudist beach!!! :oops: cx

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Eileen on April 25, 2004, 02:02:41 PM

Quote

When we get back i'll tell you what its like but unfortunately or should i say fortunately (for everybody else)  i wont be able to tell you about the nudist beach!!!

Carol,

Thats both you and me then !!!!!!!!!!!:oops:  :roll:

Eileen :(

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on April 25, 2004, 06:11:24 PM

the beach is at the far(right hand side)the waters are clear and shallow making it go for poor swimmers like Sally,you sometimes have to paddle (this is the safest way) around to get to the beach it all depends on the tides.the other way is a steep climb down the cliff face.Eileen is quiet correct it is not an officail nudist beach,but the mayor does know about it.

Title: going bare
Post by: NORM&SANDY on April 25, 2004, 11:05:01 PM

hi ya
as the others have said there is a nudist beach and yes i have been on it,but you must remember that the greek people are a little bit reserved when it comes to people baring all and i do advise you that you must keep to the far end or you could offened the locals, other than that they tend to turn a blind eye if its not in there face(excuse the pun)but it is against the law if it is not an official nudist beach which im affraid it is,nt
i have seen two british girls arrested a couple of yrs ago for baring to much too near to the central beach.
might see you there take care
norm&sandy

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Anonymous on April 26, 2004, 10:03:27 AM

Hi, thanks for answeing my questions so quickly, it sounds ok, as we ourselfs are always aware of not offending others, I have been told about another naturist beech called Mytiotissa do you know if this is faraway? looking forward to hearing about apartment when you get back. Have a good holiday. Cheers Viv & Pete :wink:

Title: Nudist Beach
Post by: Dimitris brouklis on April 26, 2004, 10:26:55 AM

Hi Norm & Sandy and everybody else,

I do not think you should worry that much about it. that corner of  Arillas beach has been a nudist area for the last 30 years. also many of these people are locals.
Of cource if you walk in to my Taverna naked you will propably be arrested if not chased by my grandmathers walking stick.The same thing would hapened to anyone if he/she would walk naked in one of the main squares of your home town.
There is a very nice review about Arillas Beeing a nudist beach on the folowing website  
     http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/1794/ionian/corfu.html

So do not mind if you can't find your swimming costume

see you soon,

Dimitris

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on April 26, 2004, 04:25:58 PM

Hi Dimitris, Thanks for that. When we come to Brouklis we will make sure we have our clothes on, as the thought of your grandmothes walking stick frighterns us more then the police. I bet everybody loves her. See you in September. Cheers Viv & Pete  :lol: Norm & Sandy you sound to be regulars over there, hope to see you sometime.Cheers Viv & Pete  :)

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Neil&Sue on April 27, 2004, 01:06:43 AM

Oh no!  I'm a bit worried about this nudie beach thing.  Is there plenty of non-nudie beach for the 'keep your cossie on' brigade?  

Mytiotisa is much further down the west coast of the island, past Pelekas I think.

Title: nudie beech bums
Post by: NORM&SANDY on April 27, 2004, 04:09:25 PM

yasso  viv & pete
Yes we are regulars to arillas have been going there for 15 yrs and you cant get better for the price,we will proberbly meet in the future because this year we are looking for a place to buy. enjoy your holiday and dont get burnt.
And a reply to Neil & sue my wife is one of the cossy brigade she says wene i go nude it spoils the view,you just cant win
Dimitri how fast can your grandmother run.
see you all soon
                  Norm & sandy

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Anonymous on April 27, 2004, 10:18:50 PM

Thanks Norm & Sandy, so pleased to hear that there is another person who doesn't want to bear all!!

Are you really intending to buy a house in Arillas?, how exciting, would love to hear how you get on.  We have a dream of buying in Corfu too.  I've looked at all the web sites and chosen the one I want, but we just can't afford it at the moment (well, it is a million euros!) ...........

Kalanichta

Title: change of date
Post by: viv on April 28, 2004, 03:16:04 PM

Yasso, Had to change dates of our travel due to work commitments now going out on 1st Oct, which seems a long way of. Hope you find what your looking for Norm & Sandy, I quess you have a real good knowledge of Aillas and the standard of living by now, so it won't  be like you see on tv sometimes where the people just dont seem to know what there doing or how hard they are going to have to work. Have you retaired yet ? we have a few more years to go but you never know might full in love with the place and decicde thats where we want to be. We looked at Zante two years ago but it wasn't for us. Dimitris, we looked at your other site,s and love the one that tells us how to eat out there, thats the kind of thing we have looked for before but had always been with big company's and like Blackpool with the sun. Only 22weeks&2days to go. Cheers Viv & Pete

Title: Viv
Post by: Mick and Jill on April 28, 2004, 05:09:23 PM

Hi Viv

We will be there in October, flying out on the 28th September for 1 week.  Will start counting down to that holiday after our May visit which is only 3 weeks and 1 day away.  We just love the place.  I keep looking at the property guide and keep my fingers crossed every Saturday and Wednesday night (lottery).  You never know one day my dream may come true.

 :lol: Might see you over there.  It will be great to put faces to names once Dimitris has the photo album going.

Best wishes Jill

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on April 29, 2004, 11:12:56 AM

Hi Jill, are you the same Jill as Iv'e just posted to on Corfu site? Would be great to meet up,as Pete & I don't know Aillas yet phraphs you will be able to give us some advice as to where to eat, drink, and go to. Wops that sounds a bit disturbing anyway talk to you later. Best Wishes Viv

Title: Viv
Post by: Mick and Jill on April 30, 2004, 04:09:36 PM

Hi Viv, I'm probably the same Jill you left a message for.  I can't keep off this site and the Corfu message board.  I have to log on at least twice a day (whenthe boss isn't looking) and I must see the photo of the day.  You will love Arillas.  We have made very good friends there and consider them as part of our family, it was great seeing their son Yannis on the photo yesterday.

Jill :P

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: viv on May 02, 2004, 04:05:08 PM

Hi Jill, Yes it is great to see picture of the day. We go up to Scotland tomorrow to see the grandsons for a few days, and get back Saturday morning, so wont be on for a few day's. Will miss talking to you all. Cheers Viv and Pete

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Mick and Jill on May 02, 2004, 05:57:58 PM

Hi Viv

have a great time up in Scotland  :lol: I'm glad another person on here is a Gran like me.   Enjoy the Grandchildren and speak to you soon.

Best wishes Jill

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: viv on May 02, 2004, 07:38:29 PM

Hi, have been a Granny for quite some time now, Talk to you next week. best wishes Viv

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Bruce on May 02, 2004, 08:28:39 PM

Hi Ya

Grandparents here too  :D We are bringing our granddaugter with us to Arillas

Regards

Bruce and Lynne

Title: nudee beach bum
Post by: viv on May 11, 2004, 04:56:58 PM

Hi Bruce & Lynne, when are you going? Cheers vi& Pete

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: carol on May 11, 2004, 05:04:17 PM

:D Hi Viv,Just thought i'd let you know that Bruce Lynn and their granddaughter are already in Arillas.They went on the 7th may and are staying at  The Nikos Apartments.(lucky them 8) )cx

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Anonymous on May 16, 2004, 11:55:19 PM

Hi Viv and Pete,Ive found something else for you to look at,type arillas into google go on to page 13 and click on NUDELAND Arillas.It will tell you about all the nudist beaches in corfu,including arillas.Hope you find it.cx

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: viv on May 17, 2004, 02:37:04 PM

Hi Carol, what a great site, only one problem, been up here for 2 hours now, had to look at everything to do with Arillas & Corfu, and now I've got to go make some lunch. Still might be able to do some more dreaming tonight. Cheers Viv & Pete.

Title: Arillas Travel Recommended
Post by: imcculli1 on September 21, 2004, 06:27:38 PM

Hi Jill

We are just back from arillas i can tell you a lot about it, what do you want too know, we satyed at the alexandros apartments in arillas which is very nice, very basic, but nice two single beds, a kitchen table and a stove thing i will post picture soon for you too see what it looks like if i remember how too get back to this one if not then i will just title another and put in pics i am sure everyone will be looking as i have six days to wait to get developed and put on cd's as i am having them done in boots and put on to cd rom which makes it easier to use with the pc. I also recommend the rainbow in arillas very nice meals and all day brakfast which stops in the horizon at 12.00 so how is it all day i hear everyone ask i know but that is what it says on the menu, in addition to this i recommend paolekastrika but dont go with the reps as you can get it a lot cheaper with the agents across from the coconut bar arrilas travel i thiink it is called, so enjoy your holiday anything else you want to know jsut ask,  the weather was excellent when we were over too.


bye for now

ian

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: malky on October 25, 2004, 10:28:15 PM

HI all,
I have been to arillas 4times in 2 years and think it is 1 of the best resorts i have ever been to.
  I have walked thru the nudist beach but have been too scared to go nude but would like to give it a try.
  I normally stay at the arillas bay apts, as it is sooo laid back.
 Hope to meet some of you there in the future as im trying to buy a house there as well.
   bye for now...... :lol:

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on October 26, 2004, 10:04:35 AM

Hi Malky, we all feel like that at first, as if we are a different spieces or something, but once you have gone naked you won't ever want your cloth's on again, well not in nice weather anyway. Give it a go next time your there. Im sure nobody will stare at you, you can't tell it's somebody's first time you know. Cheers Viv & Pete

Title: Arillas Travel
Post by: eggy2 on October 26, 2004, 07:37:06 PM

Glad to see someone else giving Arillas Travel a mention. Olga, who is generally in the office, cannot do enough for you. I hear their trips to Corfu Town are very reasonable as well. To anyone wishing to go flight only don't forget they have the Thetis Hotel and the Elena-Stella apartments which you can rent direct with them. They can also arrange a taxi to and from the Airport and they tell you the price beforehand. I am not super keen on using the Airport taxis, prices are rumoured to fluctuate considerably.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on October 27, 2004, 08:12:14 AM

hello a couple of things.First of all i tried to find that web site via Google but could not find it.Second Sally and i always book any trips with Arillas Travel,Corfu Town(if we do not hire a car)for shopping lol and trips tp Mathraki ect.We use Arillas Car hire for the car usually a Punto.We always get wonderful service from both places.Lastly for guest,dont worry about stripping off  Sally and i went to that part of the beach for 2 years before stripping off.I have a big belly so am not mr universe but people dont stare(i would put them off :lol:

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Anonymous on October 27, 2004, 12:56:22 PM

you dont look as though you have a big belly from your picture,as somebody was saying to me a couple of days ago you look like Steve Martin  :wink:   cx

Title: Arillas Travel
Post by: eggy2 on October 27, 2004, 04:06:26 PM

Harold - I would be interested to know how much you paid for a Punto. Generally we have a little Matiz ( 0 to 30 kph in about a couple of days ? - That'll be the Daewoo) I would also be interested in finding out how many users of this site go flight only. there's quite a few recommendations for various appartments but are they private or tour operator. Rumour has it that next year flights only will again be increasing in price so any feedback from all you good people will be most welcome. Tour Operators seem to be forcing people towards their package holidays. Anyway until Dimitris at Brouklis starts a food delivery service I guess we'll put up with the flight only prices.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on October 27, 2004, 04:16:43 PM

Hi Eggy, why not start a poll as to who think's package or independent is best and which cost less. Cheers Viv

Title: Flights v Package
Post by: Janina on October 27, 2004, 06:06:14 PM

I don't normally add to the forum because I don't have a lot of time. However, I enjoy reading the goings on between all of you. BUT this subject of flight only or package can be a very emotive subject for me. The first time I came to Corfu was 1986 with a friend to Kassiopi on a package hol. We were dumped in the habour area of the village for almost two hours until a rep came and took us to the apartment at 4am, which turned out to be a 3 bedroomed villa shared with two other lots of people( kitchen, bathroom the lot.) So a year later we booked a studio apartment especially and ended up sharing a two bedroomed place with a young couple on honeymoon???  Needless to say we do not book package holidays anymore. Give me a flight and I will look for the apartment and I don't care how much extra it is or is not. We usually find it works out about the same for 2 adults on a package but I don't know how it works out if you are a family because you can get free child places etc.
 PS. Love Arillas to bits we'll be there again twice next year.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on October 27, 2004, 06:30:43 PM

Hi Janina, I can hardly believe your bad luck, we have always been very lucky and even when we went one year on allocated on arrival struck lucky. I didn't relise this sort of thing happen's, has anybody else ended up sharing with somebody else? Viv

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on October 27, 2004, 06:33:59 PM

Think this tread should now be on Arillas general site not Beach, don't know how to sort it, does anybody else.Viv

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on October 28, 2004, 03:46:18 PM

Hello Eggy2,i cannot remember what we paid for the Punto but we normally get the car for 3 Days,i know that Anna and her husband always give us a good deal.I tend to fill the tank at the garage up the hill and there is always plenty left which Arillas car hire has always given us money back for.They are very fair.Sally and i always go package,i do look for good bargins.Horizon two weeks May2nd form Exeter with Lybra and i hesitate to say this in case Eileen sees it cost us £433 next year.We got 2 weeks for the price of 1 plus an early booking reduction of £75.00.Hope this helps.
Oh and whoever said i look like Steve Martin than you :o

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Anonymous on October 28, 2004, 05:05:26 PM

Ha, ha Harold......too late I saw it......yet again....just how often are you going to keep bringing your bargain up!! :lol:

Eggy, we shop around for our car hire, if you do manage to find a hire from a company outside Arillas at a more reasonable price email Anna and she might match it.  (she did for us)

Oh! By the way Harold, that was me and Carol who thought you looked like Steve Martin! :D

Eileenx

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Eileen on October 28, 2004, 05:10:12 PM

Sorry, that message was from me, I forgot to log on. :?

Eileen

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Anonymous on October 28, 2004, 07:30:47 PM

Just as long as its not when he was in Roxanne :lol: .I did not really want to mention the price :evil:

Title: arillas travel
Post by: eggy2 on October 28, 2004, 07:36:53 PM

Thanks to all for the car hire info. Food for thought. Its interesting that you can get money back for the petrol you have not used. Its amazing that , after 12 years of Arillas , I keep finding these little snippetts. Generally I try and keep it to the level at the time of hire. If it's a bit high I drive around a bit more. ( A bit tight I know ) We generally pay about £270 for a car for 2 weeks which includes meeting us at the Airport and getting us back. The flights, car hire and appartment in September for 2 weeks plus car parking in Bristol cost us just over £1000. But for that price we fly on a Sunday morning , no hassle at Corfu Airport , straight to Arillas to a place we know. It must be worth it.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: carol on November 29, 2004, 10:25:06 PM

Hi Steve,Oh sorry Harold :!:  :!:  Im probably gonna get into trouble for talking about you and not Arillas on this part of the forum but YES you do look like Steve Martin(and not when he was in Roxanne,you dont have a big nose).and dont get a big head, knowing that all the girls on the forum have been talking about you :wink: cx

Title: Steve Martin?
Post by: Eggy on November 30, 2004, 07:42:11 PM

Carol
If anyone can make me chuckle, after a hard days work, then they should be excused from using the "wrong part of the forum".
Steve Martin eh! . ?

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on December 03, 2004, 11:39:32 AM

Not my discription Eggy :lol:

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Monique on April 21, 2005, 03:19:42 PM

Hi,
this summer it will be our first visit to Arillas, I´ve read so many good things about this resort, so I can´t wait. As we are nudist fans, we are really glad there is nudist beach. Everyone speaks about the northern part of the beach, but in some report I´ve read that the nudist part is also in the southern part, is it true?
Thanx Monique

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on April 21, 2005, 04:21:01 PM

Hi Monique, welcome to the forum always nice to talk to new people. If you have a look at the posting earlier on Nudie beach bum by Dimiris he gives a link that will tell you all about the beaches around there including ofcourse Arillas. Whan are you going. Viv

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Monique on April 21, 2005, 04:43:32 PM

Hi Vivian, thanx for reply. Of course I´ve looked at the site you mean, but the reports about Corfu beaches are a few years old, so I wanted to know someone´s last year experience. We are going 21st of July for 2 weeks. I´am looking forward for hot Corfu sun, especially today, because it´s soo cold outside.
Bye Monique

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: tracey&peter on April 21, 2005, 05:15:42 PM

Hi monique,

We always use the nudie part of the beach it is so lovely down there just sand and shallow water and away from passers by.  It is a bit of a walk, but along flat beach, all you do is when you are standing looking at the sea there is beach to the left and right of you take the right hand side and walk along till you start to see the cliffs rising, keep going and you will notice it changes from dressed to undressed!!, the futher you go though the better as some of the textile people have started to go a bit further.

You will love it - Arillas is lovely - a peacefull bit of paradise.

Tracey x

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on April 22, 2005, 11:33:43 AM

Sally and i always use the nude beach,but looking at the pictures of the day it looks like we will not get to it early May as the tide is very high up the beach.This sometimes happens early season.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: SteveL on April 22, 2005, 12:58:44 PM

Hello All

We like the nudist end of the beach and had a very enjoyable time there last September.
We're really hoping that this part of the beach will be accessible when we go mid June this year.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on April 22, 2005, 03:21:37 PM

Hello Steve and Val,
you should have no problems in June.Sally and I were there the last week of September/first week October as well as the first week last may

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on April 29, 2005, 09:56:29 AM

good to hear from Dimitris(so other post's) that the beach is getting wider by the day.

Title: Myrtiotissa
Post by: Tom on July 14, 2005, 05:02:32 PM

Anyone know if it is possible to make it down to Myrtiotissa from Arillas and back by public transport? Sure to spend most of the time on Arillas but wondering where else might be worth a visit without hiring a car.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on July 14, 2005, 06:01:22 PM

HelloTom,
you cannot get to Myrtiotissa from Arillas by public transport.You will need to get a Taxi (arrange to be picked up in the evening) or hire a car.Sally and i went 2 years ago we had a hire car and found the beach by accident,we knew nothing about it.we had just seen a sign saying to the beach so followed it parked under some olive trees and walked along the path(very steep slope).A very nice beach,but no facilities apart from a soft drinks bar on the nudist side of the beach.There is a taverna at the top of the slope.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: malky on July 14, 2005, 07:20:42 PM

Hi Harold,

 How far would you say the beach at Myrtiotissa is from Arillas?
 and is it really worth paying a visit to? :shock:  :lol:

Title: Myrtiotissa
Post by: phil on July 15, 2005, 02:41:07 PM

Myrtiotissa is a wonderful if not very crowded beach, it IS a long trip, and you'll need a car, it is also hard to find, - close to a big campsite and an old church, but there are a few signs here and there. there is a long walk down and it's steep but it was described by Durrell as "the best beach in Europe." it is sandy with rocks around the edge and packed in high season with German families, loads of kids and teens and very busy. There is a nice tavenera half way down the path, and there is a shack on the beach selling drinks and snacks. I would recommend and early or late trip there, you really are close to the next person and it's not the place for shy people! nothing unpleasant or sexual, just a feeling of invading personal spaces. I was there in june and it was busy then. I have been in August and September, it is worth a visit but be prepared for a long trip from Arrilas crowds of naked people.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on July 15, 2005, 03:48:36 PM

phil has answered all the points.You need to head for Egomotes i think it's called cross over the bridge and then look out for the little wooden signs saying to the beach

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on July 15, 2005, 04:31:47 PM

Hi, Tom if you make the trip, could you please let us know what you think as it is on our agenda for October 80 days to go :D Viv

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: phil on July 15, 2005, 05:14:11 PM

October will be great there, the high cliffs will block the sun at certain times of the day during october though, but it will be great. Last septmeber there was stunning! the sand is lovely and the sea there is really nice for swimming. from memory take the road south from Paleo, then after ?? 20 miles there's a roundabout which you go right at (3rd exit) then along past the campsite then a sharp left by a bus stop? up and to the right I think then some signs. Worth the trip though!

Title: Myrtiotissa
Post by: Tom on July 18, 2005, 03:23:08 PM

Thank you Harold, Viv and everyone for your help. If we make it down there I will tell you all about it. No problem if it is busy as we are more used to Skiathos. I may also check out the campsite although the thought of camping amid lots of mosquitoes always scares me.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on July 18, 2005, 03:42:28 PM

Hello Tom, the beach is a lot smaller than Banana Beach at Koukanris is Skiathos .

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: harold on September 08, 2005, 08:26:34 PM

looking at the picture of the day today.the beach looks like it was in May split in two.The tide is right up against the rocks.It looks like you will have to wade down to the nude beach or climb down the rock face,not recommended though.It's a bit dissapointing and makes me wonder if it is like this now what is it going to  be like next May

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: bobandjoyce on September 08, 2005, 11:35:03 PM

:oops:   I feel a right numpty now!  For some reason I thought the Med was tideless or almost tideless (is that a word?) that the tide only rose and fell a foot or so!!

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Pete E on September 09, 2005, 10:38:26 AM

Quote

For some reason I thought the Med was tideless or almost tideless (is that a word?) that the tide only rose and fell a foot or so!!

It is about a metre, I think. Which, when you have a gently shelving beach, can equate to quite a lot ebbing and flowing.  Also, because the West coast tends to take a bit of a pounding when there are storms out to sea, the shape of the beach can be altered, which might explain also why certain bits come and go.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Tom on September 09, 2005, 01:35:58 PM

Is it possible to sunbathe before the cut off point on the beach if it becomes impassable to the right hand end of the beach? Or was there something about the extreme left end of the beach being okay? Or will that have been cut off too? Mirtiotissa is a long way away to go on a daily basis.

Title: nudee beach!
Post by: robinandmave on September 09, 2005, 02:48:19 PM

Tom:
I think with discretion the bit of beach just before the 'high tide' difficulties is OK.  We were there in June this year and it was very difficult getting on to the further beach (especially for someone 4ft11in with arthritis!!!) but we did manage it, however, there were a number of naturists who settled before the deep, sometimes rolling tide that hit the rocks and it didn't seem a problem.  We have booked a little later next year in the hope that it will give us more beach!
Regards  Mavis

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: suzanne simcox on September 13, 2005, 11:46:38 AM

Hi this is a message on behalf of TRACEY & PETER, they are in Arillas at the moment and Tracey texted me to put this on the forum for all the Nudies amongst you, the beach is only accesible (think that is how it is spelt) by wading waist deep in water, and if you make it, you only have pebbles to lay on as the sand is covered in water.  :cry: only 6 more sleeps til Roger & I are in Arillas for 21days.  :lol:  8)  :lol:  8) HURRAY  8)  8)  :wink: HOPE TO MEET ALL THE FORUM MEMBERS WHO ARE OUT THERE  :wink:  :wink:

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Aly on September 13, 2005, 02:57:33 PM

:cry:  :cry:  :cry:  oooo no!!!! What will it be like in 3 weeks time I wonder?  :(

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on September 13, 2005, 04:55:07 PM

I just can't believe it, it was the same when we were there in May and look's like it's going to be the same for us on October :cry:  and waist deep for anybody else is over my head. Im not going to tell Pete, Im just going to pray that it get's better. Viv

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Aly on September 13, 2005, 06:28:07 PM

There is always the far far end of the beach to the left  :wink:
Worth a try I suppose.
Maybe we should hire a boat?  :P

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on September 13, 2005, 08:39:45 PM

O Aly, I hate to tell you this but Pete and I tried the left hand side of the beach in May, and the seaweed was about 2 foot deep. Maybe we should all get together and hire a big catermerang and sunbathe on the decks.  :roll:  Let's just keep our finger's crossed that all's okwhen we get there.At least we know the good food will still be there. :wink:  Viv

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: suzanne simcox on September 13, 2005, 11:30:11 PM

Hi Aly when will you be there then ?? we may bump into each other if you are there til 10th Oct.
 :lol:  :lol:

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: SteveL on September 14, 2005, 11:03:35 AM

Hi

We were there 13 - 27 June this year and we had to wade to get to the nudist end of the beach, although it was never too deep and did not present much of a problem. In fact we were able to get to it every day of our holiday. Unfortunately the strip (pardon the pun) of usable sand was quite narrow although it did improve over the 2 weeks.
We've booked for next year and are going a couple of weeks later so hopefully the beach will be accessible.
Just a thought, would the guys who run the water sports ferry you up to the beach by boat and pick you up again later ?

Steve & Val

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Aly on September 14, 2005, 11:43:12 AM

Hi Suzanne and Viv

Viv, did you walk as far as you can (on the lefthand side) and over the rocks?  You gotta go that far, but its gorgeous and private once up there.  :)

Suzanne, yes I go out on the the 30th and come back on the 10th, so you should bump into me, and Viv and Pete too.   8)

I was out there in July this year and you could walk as far as you can get on the righthand side with lots of sand to sprawl out on.  Its just amazing how the coastline changes month to month, year to year even.  When I first when to Arillas about 4/5 years ago, the beach was totally different and you could even see across to the righthand side because of land (which has now fallen into the sea)  :(

In any case, the weather will be a big improvement on what we are getting here at the moment.

Title: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on September 14, 2005, 11:39:58 PM

Ahhh we didn.t go over the rock's as didnt know there was anything there accept for the sea, will have to do some more exploring this time. Hope to meet you soon. Viv & Pete :oops:

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on May 24, 2008, 09:24:25 PM

As an established "nudee" which we seem to call ourselves on the forum, I have just had great pleasure reading viv's original thread. To quote our illustrious host Dimitris

Quote

Of cource if you walk in to my Taverna naked you will propably be arrested if not chased by my grandmathers walking stick.The same thing would hapened to anyone if he/she would walk naked in one of the main squares of your home town.

So do not mind if you can't find your swimming costume

I leave mine at home Dimitris (in fact I don't own one!) And love the idea of grandma chasing me with a walking stick!!!

The tolerance of the locals to people like jen and me who prefer to do the beach without the textile, is part of the spirit of Arillas. You don't have to be a naturist but if you are, we'll let you use the far end of the beach.

viv posted then in 2004 as a "Guest" Just look at her NOW! 1300 posts, endless visits and confirmed Arillas Addict.

Wonderful thread that seemed to die. Hopefully I've resurrected it......
Phil

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on May 25, 2008, 09:48:37 AM

That just goe's to show you Phil what just 1 visit to Arillas can do to you.
As for the love of a good friend and family you cant beat it, put that together with just being able to relax in your own skin and not haveing to feel that your doing some thing a bit naughty as we are sometimes made to feel over here it makes you understand why there are so many Arillas Addicts and regular visiters around.
It's not even a week since we have been back in England and it seems like ages.
The beach to the left is now almost as long as the one to the right as I was told last week, so get yourselves down there as well people and enjoy. Viv

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justlynn on May 31, 2008, 07:14:22 PM

Think it was us that told you that, Viv - Colin and I found a stretch of beach to the left all to ourselves when we were there in May.
Ssshh, don't tell anyone else though...  ;)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on May 31, 2008, 09:59:12 PM

OK Lynn, I won't say a word. Viv

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 31, 2008, 10:26:03 PM

When you say 'left' do you mean 'seabreeze' left? Also, I'm all for this 'at one with nature' etc and I will admit to enjoying sunbathing 'au natural' myself but-PLEASE GOD-if anyone happens to recognise me whilst i am 'as nature intended' do NOT choose this as the time to say hello!! I usually try to disguise myself with shades and thick book!! The coconut or otherwise is a MUCH better option!!:-)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: riggers on May 31, 2008, 10:28:59 PM

You don't have to worry about me, i don't go down them parts of the woods. lol


riggers.........

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: blondegirl on May 31, 2008, 11:26:43 PM

The trouble is when people meet you in the evening they say the old chestnut " I didnt recognise you with your clothes on". 

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: patrickjohn on May 31, 2008, 11:46:23 PM

Hi Folk
Just got back from Arillas - a nice tan developed over the two weeks we were there - much of it because of the time spent on the North beach.  Was there yesterday (Friday) morning at 09:30am and only one other person, a lady, was present (although she was covered in greeny grey mud so merged into the cliffs rather).
Remember on my first visit to the North beach (2006) someone said that the last time they were in Arillas the nudee beach was at the South end (beyond the Sea Breeze) and it seemed to have swapped over.
Perhaps if you go to the ends of any Greek beach you'll find a chance to shed your cossie.
Best wishes
PJ

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Sandy x on May 31, 2008, 11:56:48 PM

The first year I went o Arillas (1993) I didn't venture up to the "north" end of the beach as I had my kids with me - but the beach down by the Sea Breeze was massive.....really wide that year and there was a volleyball pitch there too...

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: riggers on June 01, 2008, 12:00:25 AM

I take it that is where everyone hung out.........  :)

riggers..

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: kevin.g on June 01, 2008, 12:03:27 AM

you would be alright riggs take a flannel for a towel...lol

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Sandy x on June 01, 2008, 12:05:18 AM

....but you don't need a towel in that weather......

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: riggers on June 01, 2008, 12:08:14 AM

Ha Ha. :) :D

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Lindypops on June 02, 2008, 12:59:22 AM

:)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: patrickjohn on June 02, 2008, 10:05:43 PM

Hi
Photograph taken in May 2008 on the North Beach building a sandcastle.  (Swim trunks worn just for the photograph).

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/patjmcn/Arillas%202008/DSCF1232.jpg)

All the best
PJ

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: blondegirl on June 03, 2008, 08:57:56 AM

I was so pleased about that PJ... I was a bit wary about looking at your posting, I did it verrrry carefully!  LOL

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Paul D on March 13, 2009, 10:42:06 PM

Hi everyone. Not many recent posts here, so her`s another one.   I really hope that when we are there in June, that the north end has plenty of sand without any stones. Hopefully the winter months won`t have been too unkind. Then there`s always the other end- we`re not bothered which.
   Like many of you have found, fellow nudists are a real frindly bunch and easy to talk too. What you see is what you get(literally).  Seriously tho, nobody judges you and you are left to enjoy the fabulous surroundings. If you haven`t tried it, then you don`t know what you`re missing. Once the initial awkwardness is gone, then there`s no turning back- now we wouldn`t use any other beach. I wonder if any of you will be brave enough to try for the first time this year. Can`t wait to read the replies.
    Yammas  Paul D

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 13, 2009, 10:51:13 PM

I will deffo be at the North beach for many an afternoon/morning this year but will be INCOGNITO particularly as lots of family and friends are joining us this year for my belssing.  can you IMAGINE?????????? Hi dad/best mate's husband/BEST MATE!!!!!!!!!Welcome to flange city. Jesus.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: TerryW on March 14, 2009, 12:26:21 AM

I hope you don't mind Paul if I posed another question with regards to the nudist beach.

In 2003, when we were in Skala. Kefalonia, the police arrested some people for bathing naked. Luckily we were on Mounda Beach, which was just around the headland  from Skala and more secluded, but we felt very uncomfortable for the rest of the holiday and we were constantly looking out for people in uniform. We were even shouted at by some local people, who were against nudism.

http://www.lets-go-kefalonia.com/messages/viewthread.php?fid=1&tid=284&action=printable

My question is.......how many people would be put off going to Arillas, if the Greek government had a zero tolerance to nude bathing. The above episode caused quite a few people to stop going to Skala, and I wondered if that would happen in Arillas.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on March 14, 2009, 02:21:20 AM

That's a really interesting question Terry. Jen and me started our naturist lifestyle when I was 20 and she 18, on a beach near Rottingdean, outside Brighton. We have been to many, many naturist beaches since. We love the accessibility of Arillas and the fact that those who don't want to do it can have a very large beautiful beach as well, and need never even be aware we exist. Though I do not care if they do know.

There have been a few oddballs in our many hours there, but not enough to bother about. They have never given us any grief (though we know of one case where that wasn't true and have had to help them get over it.)

We don't understand the idea of shopping in a supermarket without clothes or parading outside parliament etc. That must get near to exhibitionism. It's the innocence that appeals to us, not the nakedness per se.

And to answer your question, part of my "died and gone to heaven" reaction to my first visit to Arillas was that there was a place for me to swim without clothes. Without risking life and limb walking down a cliff path so I could hide away on some isolated beach, far away from the "normal people." It was a large part of it then. But now after meeting so many beautiful local, tourist and forum people it has moved way down the list. If a zero tolerance policy were put in place now, it would never stop us going to Arillas. But it might have done in 2002 before we connected with so many real friends there.

Thanks for opening up the debate again Paul. The beach was magnificent in 2008. Mostly because of the hard work that Eggy described in Arillas Today, of the locals. It will be just as good this year, I am convinced.

Phil

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Sandy x on March 14, 2009, 02:29:51 AM

Well said phil. My sentiments exactly.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Erja on March 14, 2009, 09:57:08 AM

Quote from: Jo Wissett on March 13, 2009, 10:51:13 PM

I will deffo be at the North beach for many an afternoon/morning this year but will be INCOGNITO particularly as lots of family and friends are joining us this year for my belssing.  can you IMAGINE?????????? Hi dad/best mate's husband/BEST MATE!!!!!!!!!Welcome to flange city. Jesus.

Yo made me laugh out loud Jo :D I know what you mean though ;)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on March 14, 2009, 11:37:42 AM

Pete & I have been to many differenty countys and many different nudie baches. Some of the beaches have had much more sand and not so many people as a matter of fact we once did a round walk of some duns that took 3 1/2 hrs and didnt see another soul it was lovely so I wouldn't say the beach was the main thing that attracted us in the first place but somehow it just seems that it stole our hearts. Maybe it helped that when we first went it was the widest but when we went back five months after was the first time I had to wade on to it but by then it didn't matter anymore, not saying it dosent play a big part of our time in Arillas no way we could stop going now. We are addicted to every aspect of Arillas and the surronding area and the people who live there. Viv & Pete

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: angiem on March 14, 2009, 01:36:43 PM

Quote from: TerryW on March 14, 2009, 12:26:21 AM

My question is.......how many people would be put off going to Arillas, if the Greek government had a zero tolerance to nude bathing. The above episode caused quite a few people to stop going to Skala, and I wondered if that would happen in Arillas.

To be honest Terry, I don't think it would effect many people at all, because the nude beach is just one of the attractions of Arillas. Arillas, in my opinion, has so much else to offer that I think people would still keep going back.

Would it put you off going back?

Angie

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Paul D on March 14, 2009, 01:51:46 PM

Hi,everyone.   Terry, I think your question is a valid one, and cotinues a good debate.
                     To answer it- no,I think it wouldn`t put people off going to Arillas. It certainly wouldn`t put us off.  I read on a previous post by Dimitris saying that the beach has been used as a nudist area for some thirty years- so even  after all this time, the police haven`t clamped down.
       We all love Arillas for our own reasons, the beach is just one of them.        Anyone still willing to try for the first time???
            Yammas,  Paul D                       

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: TerryW on March 15, 2009, 01:41:28 AM

It wouldn't put me off going back to Arillas either, although every time I get out of the sea with wet trunks, I do feel as if something isn't right  (and  its not due to the cold water :-) ). Sitting back down on a towel with wet trunks is awful.

Jo's comment did make me think about how uncomfortable it can be when you suddenly meet someone with clothes on who you had met earlier on the beach naked. People do look very different with clothes on.

Also, has anyone had that awful moment when the beach umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh) is suddenly blown along the beach and you have to chase after it. You suddenly realise that you are missing something as you run past other people on the beach - your sandals because your feet are getting b****y hot :-(.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: riggers on March 15, 2009, 01:44:12 AM

Ella Ella  haha   yammas 

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: georgia on March 16, 2009, 02:45:29 AM

Hello all,
I admit I am very tempted by the idea of trying the North beach, but whenever I have broached the subject with my other half he has looked at me with abject horror.
We are fortunate in having a very secluded garden and there is nothing I love better than spreading out a towel and basking in my birthday suit on a fine day.
I always take the precaution of having a bathrobe at hand, just in case I hear the gate go [would hate to terrify the postlady or the neighbours]
May add I was 40 before I would even consider going topless, think as u get older u realise life is too short to bother about other peoples opinions of u, just live life and enjoy it.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Sandy x on March 16, 2009, 02:56:42 AM

Couldn't agree with you more georgia - I used to have a garden like that but have now moved into town so have lost that luxury. My kids are horrified by me but have learned to tolerate me....lol....life is short.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justlynn on March 16, 2009, 11:33:02 AM

I so identified with your post, Georgia.  I must have been around 40 before daring to go topless, too. 
It was only the last two summers that I bared all and that was on the North beach.  I also identify with Jo somewhat, in being incognito, unless I can get more used to it!

Our garden did not start off as secluded, but over the years I have made a secluded area by growing all sorts of trees and bushes in an L shape.
And yes to you and Sandy, life is much too short to worry!!

lynn xx

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: patrickjohn on March 16, 2009, 04:50:44 PM

Hi
Llyn, Sandy & Georgia - Loved the bits about the sunbathing in the garden.  Our garden is quite secluded but we didn't have a garden gate till last year and that meant an embarrasing moment when our neighbour popped round one time.
However now we've got a (lockable) gate, after 19 years of meaning to get one. So am looking forward to plenty of sunshine this summer.
All the best
Pat

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: emeralddragons on March 16, 2009, 08:20:16 PM

Nudity is no big deal here in Finland, land of the sauna and a thousand lakes. But even up here in the north, we have had to accept that the sun should not be worshipped as uninhibitedly as we used to. So, before you get all excited about the bottomless joys of going topless, let me be a drag and remind you of the very real dangers of skin cancer! Baring areas of skin that have previously never been exposed to the sun, increases the danger. Children in particular should always be protected against the sun, sun screen lotions are not enough.
Have a look at this WHO link:
http://www.who.int/uv/intersunprogramme/activities/uv_index/en/index3.html
The weather report promises snow for this evening, and I am longing for the Arillas sun as much as anyone! Emeralddragon

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: TerryW on March 17, 2009, 10:57:27 AM

I'm glad that Emeraldgragons have raised this point.

After having had a skin cancer scare, two years ago, I am now very cautious about exposure to the sun. Before the scare, I would lay in the sun all day and get an all over tan with the odd bit of sunburn. The thought of skin cancer did cross my mind but I naievily thought that if a melanoma was detected, it could be removed and all would be well again.

When my cousin died of a brain tumor, that was a secondary cancer that had moved from a small primary cancer melanoma, I realised that it wasn't worth risking my health just to get a tan that would be gone in a couple of months.

I'm sorry to sound like a party pooper but it does happen.

I must admit that holidays don't seem the same anymore, but the upside is not having to cope with the awful soreness of sunburn. I would never want to go through the months of suffering that my cousin went through, and the distress it caused to his wife and family.

You will never see many sun tanned doctors because they know the dangers.

(http://www.lat34.org/quick_hits/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/winona_skate1.jpg)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Paul D on March 17, 2009, 12:38:26 PM

Hi,everyone.  As we`re on the subject of skin care and health, do any of you have any opinions on the effectiveness of high factor sun blocks. Do they `do what it says on the label`? We use them and they seem OK. We are both sensible, so thankfully we`ve never really fried- wouldn`t dream of hitting the beach without them.

            Yammas Paul D 

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: skelly on March 17, 2009, 12:46:55 PM

Loved the add Terry,

I wonder how many people will heed the warnings this year when they're jetting off to find the sun .
I think its one of those things that people never think that it could happen to them

How strange it is ,  the sun that can make people feel so good and yet it can cause so much damage .
 
Joan x x

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Dave n Anne on March 17, 2009, 01:25:39 PM

Always had the skin cancer thought in the back of my mind but when on hol's I would seem to forget . But now I don't know what to do . Love the all over tan but like Terry say's it has gone in a couple of months SO is it a risk you take ?

Yammas

Dave n Anne

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Baldy Barry on March 17, 2009, 02:06:46 PM

Unfortunately I'm fair skinned and freckly.
I burn very easily as I've found to my cost over the year's so I'm alway's pretty careful and you'd always find me under a brolly or in the shade somewhere.
A few year's ago my mate put me onto P20 which is an anti burning lotion and now I swear by it.
It's a clear runny liquid that you apply to the exposed skin 1/2 an hour before you go out in the sun.
It's not sticky,odourless and you only apply once in the morning and you're ok all day (even if you go swimming)
The everyday saying from the family before we went out in the sun was "Have you P20'd ?"
A bit expensive ( £18 a bottle last year ) but a bottle last's a full 2 week's and quite a bit left over , but well worth it as no sunburn , no hassle reapplying all the time and best of all not sticky and you don't even notice you've got it on.
Highly recommended for any fair skinned sun worshippers !

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: ger on March 17, 2009, 02:17:25 PM

we tried that stuff last year barry, and it was a nightmare! it was like putty, really thick and gloopy and such hard work to apply, it did work though once we'd spent about an hour putting the blasted stuff on we were okay for the whole day. martin suffers from psoriasis  and it was much easier to apply sun stuff in a hotel room rather than on the beach as i had to try and avoid the psoriasis patches!! i bought boots own make stuff perhaps its not as good was yours just called p20??
ger x

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Karen/Colin on March 17, 2009, 02:25:32 PM

One of the most important things to remember with sunscreen is to apply enough of it. We tend to be a bit frugal with sun screens & try to make them last, but it needs slapping on & applying regularly.

Karen

PS. I don't have shares in sunscreen companies lol!

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: martin-w on March 17, 2009, 02:35:41 PM

Hi All!
Thanks for the tip Barry, I'll have to get some of that.
I am glad the 'melanoma' theme has popped up. Last autumn I was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in the middle of my back. See my posting of November 7th. 2008. General chat- Moles.... if in doubt get it checked out!
I am fair skinned and burn easily and it was the last thing I thought would happen to me! I now have an 8 inch scar to remind me of my narrow escape, and I still have to attend the dermatology unit every four months for the next three years and every 6 months for two years after that to make sure no more appear!
I have always used 'high factor' sun block but it just goes to show, its not always effective.
I don't want to put a damper on sunbathing but having talked at length with my  dermatologist surgeon she has made the situation clear. Those with fair skin and hair are most prone to melanomas because of the lack of the pigment in the skin which acts as a natural sun block,but it's the action of U.V. on certain skin cells which causes them to 'mutate' and become cancerous and it can happen to anyone. In my previous posting I have listed the main points of 'what to look for' when examining moles that may be suspect. It is a life threatening condition, and must be detected early.
I will be back in Arillas in May. I intend to enjoy the sunshine but will not be exposing myself to the sun for long periods.
Sunbathe sensibly, don't get burned, cover up in the hottest time of the day.
Yammas,
Martin.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: TerryW on March 17, 2009, 03:52:59 PM

shhhhhhhhh!!!!! - here is a secret. There is actually a photo of a nudee beach bum on the forum somewhere. Can you find it? Lets see who can find it first!!!!!

Its a bit "cheeky"!!!!!!!

Anybody who lives in the Holmfirth area :-) can't be included in the search.  :-)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Baldy Barry on March 17, 2009, 09:32:16 PM

Here's the stuff.
Have a read.
http://www.p20.co.uk/index.html

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: martin-w on March 18, 2009, 12:17:22 PM

I'm impressed, even available at Cardiff Airport!
Yammas,
Martin.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Oregano on March 18, 2009, 11:30:54 PM

Just wondering how the donut man carries his donuts on the nudee beach ;-)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on March 19, 2009, 12:09:30 AM

I think it isn't just naturists who are at risk from melanoma. The slight increase in coverage of clothes for others will not do anything to prevent it. Everyone needs to be careful and take precautions. I rely on minimum factor 15 all over, with 30 or 40 for places like the hairline and shoulders. And Martin's story tells us all that it can happen to you...

Phil

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 19, 2009, 01:12:44 PM

Oregano!!! The vision I now have in my head is not pleasing in any way!! Hoopla anyone?

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: TerryW on March 19, 2009, 01:31:14 PM

Quote

Just wondering how the donut man carries his donuts on the nudee beach wink

He might be ok with ring doughnuts :-(

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Eileen on March 19, 2009, 02:29:05 PM

(http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-happy-smileys-839.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/Free-Sexy-Adult-Smileys/)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: martin-w on March 19, 2009, 07:53:01 PM

Where would he put the grapes and melon slices!

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on March 19, 2009, 07:55:14 PM

Ha ha Martin, don't (donut) ask!!! I have just started a new donut and fruit free diet...
lol
Phil

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: martin-w on March 19, 2009, 08:31:16 PM

Maybe he'll take my advice when he asked me if I wanted some!!!

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on March 19, 2009, 08:50:33 PM

Doubt it Martin, but made me laugh!!
Phil

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: vivian on March 20, 2009, 08:01:11 PM

Terry, Thats not fair. (http://bestsmileys.com/silly/6.gif)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Janis on March 22, 2009, 01:16:33 AM

On the skin cancer subject.....I was talking to a lady last night who was diagnosed with melanoma on her foot - underneath! It's worth noting that if you sunbathe by lying flat the soles of your feet are exposed and how many of us even think about applying suncream there??  Luckily, she's now OK, but it could quite easily have gone the other way

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: georgia on March 22, 2009, 01:30:15 AM

Hello all,
Janis thats an interesting one. I do apply factor20 then work down to 10, but never apply to soles of feet. 3 yrs ago we needed a winter sun fix and visited the Gambia in Feb. I burnt my feet on scorching hot sand, she skin stripped off like steamed wallpaper [beautiful picture to conjure with!!] Even after that with Corfu being a much gentler sun I guess it never occured to me to apply cream to soles of feet, but after reading yr posting I will now.
Incidentally, does anybody else remember that awful fad way back in the 70's for slathering your body in Bergasol oil and laying on a sheet of tinfoil to accelarate the sunrays? I used to climb out of my bedroom window and bask on the garage roof, by rights I should have skin like a rodeo riders saddle. x

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Oregano on April 09, 2009, 10:43:03 PM

Hmm - never mind the donuts, the thought of the donut man displaying his "frash froot" on the nudee beach turns my stomach!

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: martin-w on April 10, 2009, 01:58:21 PM

Hi Janis and Georgia!
Since my diagnosis and op, I have regular checkups every 4 months. They always check the soles of my feet and my scalp as possible areas of risk. Obviously you cant apply sun factor 20 to your scalp, but they suggest wearing a hat in strong sunshine. As I said in my posting, the melanoma on my back was a complete surprise to me and I had very little in the way of symptoms, I am just glad I had it checked out when I did otherwise the outcome could have been very different.
Yammas,
Martin. 

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Sandy x on April 10, 2009, 02:29:09 PM

Martin, I always put suncream on my scalp these days. A few years ago, half way through my holiday, I thought I had a bad case of dandruff until I realised my parting was peeling....it was bright red!! Since then I have always put it on my head......don't do hats. Had the same issue with my ears a few years ago so they are always covered in suncream now.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2009, 03:03:09 PM

Thanks for the advice martin and sandy. I have a bit of a problem with hats - the sight of me in nowt but a hat is even too much for me, let alone others! And I have never thought to put the factor 15 in my hair. As a result I often overdo the sun on my head.

Will take more care in future.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: MaryH on April 11, 2009, 01:18:06 PM

Like Martin I've had malignant Melanoma about 10 years ago. I had some moles on my face that had got bigger. So I went to the doctors to ask if they could be removed I didn't even think they would be cancerous, it was only for vanity I wanted them removing, so within days I was in hospital having 6 moles removed and had 18 stitches. Thankfully it was in the early stages and have had no symtoms since. I blame it on sunbeds as I used to use on then, now I avoid them like the plague, I think they are worse than the real sun which I love, but I always where factor 30 to 50. Anyway the old leather handbag look is not a good one.But I'd never thought of the soles of the feet getting burnt. I too don't do hats but what I do wear is a wide head band.
Happy safe sunbathing
Mary

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: maddy on June 25, 2009, 12:49:24 AM

Maddy calling,
been to the nudist/naturist beach on two occasions.  People have been going for years and meet up to talk and have a laugh.  No clothes, you don't notice the wibbly wobbly bits, it's meeting up with people like youself.  Be brave it's good fun. We're going 27th July, see you there.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: patrickjohn on June 25, 2009, 12:47:56 PM

Hi Forum followers
Glad that Maddy enjoyed the north beach on her two visits.  'Be brave and it's good fun' she says.  Quite agree with that.  Looking forward to renewing acquaintance with the beach, and hopefully old & new friends in September.
Pat

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: MaryH on June 26, 2009, 12:25:35 AM

I have to agree the north end of the beach is lovely - so relaxed each bit of the beach has it's different charms

See you in September

Take Care

Mary

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Sandy x on June 26, 2009, 12:35:58 AM

The last few weeks have been mixed at that end. Just as you think the beach is coming back, the wind gets up or it rains and it is washed away again. I only got there a few times this year - 3 places where you have to wade round rocks. Coming back one evening I was knocked over by a wave and gashed my leg on a rock, which put me off, then it improved a bit, but at the end of last week I had to be rescued by a man (!) who helped me round the rocks by carrying my rucksack on his head as the waves were getting up again. My feeling is, it won't be back until next year I'm afraid. The storms again this week have set progress back again.

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justlynn on June 26, 2009, 12:43:59 AM

Yes, that's what we thought, Sandy, probably next year..............

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: 4x4 on June 26, 2009, 12:51:52 AM

"I had to be rescued by a man (!) "

If only I could have been that man ! ))

But unfortunately I was elseware.

Next June is a long way off but the booking is about to be made.

Looks as though we had the best of it!

I was in the Horizon having an evening meal on Saturday night. Someone said "Its going to rain "  the Waiter said " no". I wish i had a tenner on it .

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Sandy x on June 26, 2009, 01:20:23 AM

LOL 4x4....we did meet at San Stef though....we'll just have to keep our clothes on next time we meet!!

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: 4x4 on June 26, 2009, 01:43:56 AM

Hmmm.
errr.
Hmmm.

No comment

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on September 24, 2009, 05:14:58 AM

Don't know how I missed this. Thought I watched everything on the forum, but I did miss it.

Quote

we'll just have to keep our clothes on next time we meet!!

So reminds me of my second meeting with Sandy. The first lasted twenty seconds outside the bakery, seeing "the hair" walking up the road from Elena Stella to Rainbow with a grey haired old man in tow...

But the second time was on the naturist beach. Jen was in the pool at Kaloudis. I wandered to the North end of the beach and met Sandy. We stood nattering like two old dears, sea lapping round our feet, no clothes on, chatting about Arillas. After ten seconds we didn't care about our state of dress, we just made arrangements to visit. (many thanks Sandy - will never forget kouklospito)

Yes we are dear, but none of Sandy, Phil or Jen will ever be old dears. Even when we are 100 years old.

Phil
 

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Sandy x on September 24, 2009, 09:46:23 AM

LOL justphil. 3am.....couldn't you sleep? And what HAS happened to 4X4? Haven't seen him on here for ages. Hope we didn't frighten him away!

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: James W on September 30, 2009, 10:36:40 PM

Looking forward to returning to the beach next May or June.
Can someone hire a digger/bulldozer, and move the sand from South to North please?

Rgds James

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: Baldy Barry on October 01, 2009, 12:25:36 AM

Some piccys from North beach , about 5.30am.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010344.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010345.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010346.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010347.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010348.jpg)

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: James W on October 01, 2009, 11:43:45 PM

Thanks for the updated beach images Barry.

Interesting how the beach has altered since my wife and I were on it.

She says some of the pebbles look familiar!!!!   ;-)

Rgds James

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on October 02, 2009, 01:11:34 AM

Glad you're back Adonis, James W.

Arillas' laid back attitude is important to many of us like it is to you. I am intrigued what got you back here on the forum. Welcome. Please stay with us.

Jen and me have visited every naturist beach we could, since we married nearly 40 years ago. Brighton in UK, Cape Cod in Massachussets US - er everywhere it is available.

Loved reading your post.

Rgds Phil

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: patrickjohn on October 02, 2009, 04:34:24 PM

Hi
Those pics tell the story better than a thousand words.  Julia and I managed around 7 visits to the north beach in mid September, but towards the end of the month were defeated by the spray as waves hit the cliffs.  We needed to wade up to waist deep in several places (which is not too much of a problem), but the spray drenches everything you are carrying.  The north beach was also being washed over by the tide along most of its length a couple of times a day so finding a dry patch of sand was another problem.
Sorry if this sounds like a moan - it isn't - just the facts.  We in fact enjoyed all our holiday and when the north beach was too difficult to access migrated to the south beach where there was more sand and less wading.
Enjoyed Arillas so much have just booked again for September 2010
Best wishes
PJ

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: riggers on October 02, 2009, 04:41:18 PM

Quote from: patrickjohn on October 02, 2009, 04:34:24 PM

Enjoyed Arillas so much have just booked again for September 2010
Best wishes
PJ

Good for you PJ.....glad you had another goodun...

riggers..

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: patrickjohn on October 02, 2009, 04:50:06 PM

Thanks for that Riggers.  Hope you enjoy your forthcoming trip to heaven.
By the way have changed my little picture - expect you could go directly to the spot where it was taken.
Regards
Pat

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: James W on October 02, 2009, 08:23:44 PM

Hi Phil.
          I meant to return sooner, but have been very involved in other things.
It took me a few attempts to enter the correct information required for Log-In as well.

This year we used up my holiday entitlement visiting family and friends abroad. Doha (January), Munich (April) and Bodrum (June).

Hoping to return to Arillas next summer, we both enjoyed relaxing ourselves there.

Was unable to book the apartment on the date we wanted last year.

Could do with a place to chill later this month, as I'm having another operation on Monday 12th. But have only 1.5 days hol time left. (Mean boss Grrr)

Trust all is well with you?

Rgds James

Title: Re: Nudee Beech Bum
Post by: justphil on October 11, 2009, 05:51:41 PM

James dear I justlove your upfront approach to the forum. Glad you are back. I like to think I'm Arillas' answer to Adonis, but that was many years ago. These days I am known as the Arillas p**s artist.

Hope your medical stuff goes well. Tomorrow I reckon. Frightening, but great when it's done. Tania stitched up my dog bite in July. It still hurts now and then but she didn't bite the other one, as many suggested she would.

Keep posting....
Phil