Just returned from a week on Tigaki beach. Well, I did go back to the apartment in the evening! The banks for the outflow from the salt flats have been extended right down to the water's edge, meaning you have to wade through thigh deep water with a soft, silty bottom. Much better to walk through the dunes behind the beach. One advantage is that the banks being extended has stopped a lot of the through traffic, making the beach feel more exclusive.
(If you go there, please try not to stay in an all-inclusive. The local business will appreciate that). 🙂
We Enjoyed the beach a few years ago when we went, 🙂 but the mozzi's >:( were a problem in the night, hope the town has moved on as when we were there a lot of empty premises. :'(
Keep On Smiling:)
Sunshinekid:)
We loved the beach, and the warm shallow sea.
"Try to live a good life. Don't be afraid to be what you are'. some bloke in the pub.
We Enjoyed the beach a few years ago when we went, 🙂 but the mozzi's >:( were a problem in the night, hope the town has moved on as when we were there a lot of empty premises. :'(
I'm afraid the town, especially at the top end, is still suffering. The island suffered during the refugee crisis two years ago, there were boats coming in most nights as far along as Tigaki. I stay just along the road near the Esperos restaurant and encountered a couple coming ashore myself. The problem with the all inclusive versus self-catering competition is still going on, that also hits local restaurants and bars. The other issue is there's a drop in UK visitors so far this year due to the lower pound.
It's a shame that such a lovely place is going through these sorts of problems. It was a few years ago that we were there. We saw refugees in kos town but not in Tigaki.
I would be surprised if the drop in UK visitors is dur to the drop in the pound, as it would be the same in any euro zone country. I think it is sadly more to do with the decline in the Greek economy. One thing that brought it home to me was the state of their airport terminal, it was in a very poor condition.
I suppose the best thing people can do is vote with their feet and go to these places for their holiday.
"Try to live a good life. Don't be afraid to be what you are'. some bloke in the pub.
We used to go regular to Kos and tingaki, but the hotel we loved has been sold to a French company and no longer appears in English travel agents.
We've opted to go to playa del ingles with the rest of the world it seems...lol
Sad news about Kos. It can only add to the islands economic problems.
"Try to live a good life. Don't be afraid to be what you are'. some bloke in the pub.
I've just returned from Tigaki. The naturist beach was well used, as well used as it is in August. Got a bit windy for a few days though. The good news is the town is full, carrying on the trend from May. The restaurants are jammed for the most part, though some of the bar owners complained about it being quiet in August. This is probably due to it being popular with families at this time. Of course there could be problems ahead due to the collapse of the pound, people are worried about that. The earthquake hasn't put people off. Apart from stories about hotels pools losing large amounts of water, the only outward sign is the old factory chimney at the Haman, which is cordoned off due to a large crack in it. Kos Town has suffered damage to a lot of old buildings, the former mosques and several churches and part of Bar Street remains closed. The most noticeable damage is to the harbours. Aftershocks were still occuring when I arrived on the 8th, there were two strong ones in the first five days I was there, but these have since tailed off, leaving only the occasional normal rumble that can only be felt if you are lying down or have you hand on a wall.