Planning
Beach access fees: what you pay for, and what is separate
Entry, parking, toilets and sunbeds are often charged separately. Four documented examples show how different the arrangements can be.
Updated 2026-11-14
Beach travel guides
Plain-language guides built from the researched beach records.
Planning
When a famous beach is closed: Navagio and Gerakas, Zakynthos
Two Zakynthos beaches show how closures and wildlife-protection rules change what a visit looks like, and where to confirm the current position.
Updated 2026-11-14
When to go
Reading sea-temperature tables without fooling yourself
A monthly sea-temperature table is one town's average. Here is how to use one for planning, and the limits that matter.
Updated 2026-11-14
Choosing a beach
Surf, swim or snorkel: how activity labels should be read
Activity tags describe what is mentioned for a beach, not whether it suits every visitor. A short guide to reading them.
Updated 2026-11-14