Arillas Forum
Welcome to Arillas => The beach => Topic started by: justphil on May 01, 2011, 08:13:57 PM
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Right now the w e b c a m suggests the beach is small. Most of recent posts say it's big. Jen and me could fit in 1 metre squared, and it won't affect us if it's non existent. But I reckon this is another 2008, when the winds will make Arillas beach as special as it ever was. In any case we will both love it.
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I really hope so Phil. I just love the new position which gives me glimpses of my 'personal' beach! ;-)
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Our first visit was 2008, guess we were spoilt with the size of the beach, you could walk north to south without getting your toes wet.
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Love the beach whatever shape or size, just close my eyes and imagine I am there, August seems so far away x
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The beach was much bigger this year than last - and very clean and tidy. However, there was a huge storm last Monday night/Tuesday morning and it was all washed away. But I am confident that now the weather has improved again, it will soon increase again. I didn't go down to the beach at all but looking down from Nikos' bar, the north beach was looking good.....
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Thanks Sandy luvver. Such is the beach in Arillas. I love it like yous do, but we have both seen it from enormous to non-existent. What amazes me is that you didn't spend hours on it last week! But then Arillas is much more than just the beautiful beach, and Akrotiri is almost in heaven up there on the top of the hill. Jen has applied for new legs, but is still waiting. Whatever, we will get up to see Nikos somehow.
Thanks for posting this.
Phil
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Yes Sandy, I am most surprised that you were not at the beach even once!! is it because you didn't want to leave your dad?
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coming to Arillas next monday 16th of may for the 1st time, we have been many places in Greece but never to Corfu. We have heard so much about Arillas and the beach, cannot wait to get there. Hope its as good as everyone says it is
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bicky, the beach is always a special part of Arillas. Sometimes the wind changes it dramatically. But it is a mile long, and varies from narrow to wide. It can even disappear, only to return again after a storm.
Dimitris (Brouklis, our webmaster) has explained it so well. Try this link http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,4186.0.html (http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,4186.0.html)
Arillas is what you make of it. Jen and I have made a lot of it, and it has changed our lives, along with many you read on here. The people are charming and genuine, and the food should be banned. My 30inch waist is now 36.
Phil
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Thanks Phil,me and Sue are putting on the pounds just thinking of the food and lazing on the beach.
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Welcome Bicky, the good is fabulous and I would recommend packing two sizes of shorts, you always need the bigger ones towards the end of your stay! I've put a stone on in 2 weeks before! I'm going to try and do a bit more walking in July but we'll see!
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A lot more walking Cheryl?
Would that be from the Pool to the Bar from the Bar to the Dinner table.
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Now, now, John! I might walk all round the pool before I get in! See you in July x
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Anyone know what the beach is like at the moment? We are going on 3 June, staying at Portofino can't wait to be 'home' :-)
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Look at the w e b c a m lawty. Today it looks superb. Like Dimitris said, it changes with the wind. If you need acres of sandy space go to San Stefanos or Agios Gorgeous. Or if you need just a few square metres of sand and gorgeous food, welcome and well-being, come to Arillas. No-brainer in my case.
Phil
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Arillas beach it is then!
Janis x
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Fab beach, who wouldn't love it
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Wooooh!! check 'my'beach out on the w e b c a m today!! Looks huge on the Marinaki side!!! :-)
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Not much beach today but im sure it will be back in a few days. Pedro is not allowed to put out any sunbeds yet as contract hasn't been issued. Viv
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Just a quick sunset to brighten Monday morning up :-)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/TNEW349484/Arillassunset8s.jpg)
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Mission successful Tony! Monday morning now sorted :-) xxx
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Thanks Tony, just what I needed on this dreary, wet Monday morning, but only 29 days to go until I'll be able to watch those sunsets for real :)
Sara.x
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Lovely sunset - planning to see it for myself this evening providing no flight delays.
As for the beach, will be checking that out tomorrow, and will report back in due course.
Best wishes to all forum folk
PJ
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Hi there folks, Hurrah!! We've been to Arillas August 2011. Boo Hoo we're now back in England.
BUT - for those going to visit, beware of the Dougnut/fruit man on the beach - he has a funny idea of prices and change - to his extreme advantage...
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Sorry you were caught out Flyboy3333, but there are lots of warnings about this man on the forum. :(
Glad that you had a great time except for him though.
Val x
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Yes flyboy, I am AMAZED that you didn't see the dozens of postings about this disgusting individual. As well as ripping everyone off he also has been spotted weeing in the sea and carrying on (still selling fruit), WITHOUT washing his hands!
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The north west breeze seems to be making our beach disappear again to day. :(
Val x
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Well, we've just returned from 10 glorious days in Arillas and I have to say that the beach was FANTASTIC!!! It was back to it's wonderful best.
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Hello angiem,
It was nice to meet you and I it is good to hear you had a lovely time :)
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Hi Erja,
It was lovely to meet you and Heidi too ( - and of course, the boys). It's a pity it wasn't earlier in your stay. Maybe next time!
Angie
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Hello and welcome Joseph. The sunsets in Arillas can be even more breathtaking than that, and you can sit peacefully in a seafront taverna, sipping a beer, just being amazed.
No wonder so many of us return time after time after time.
Phil
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Was in Arillas from 5th to 19th September 2011. The central beach seemed fine and much wider than in 2010.
The north beach on our arrival need 3 wades to reach and was narrowing. However after a couple of days there was no wading needed at all, and the beach had widened to a very acceptable degree.
As Dimitris regularly points out the wind and tides change the beach constantly - however for Julia and I the 2011 September beach was just great and we spent at least a couple of hours every day on it.
Not only that but the sea was the warmest I've known it in September and a real pleasure to dip into and enjoy a relaxed swim.
PJ