The beach on the Ionian Sea (35 miles from the villa) is 100% sand. Most beach towns have 2.5 mile length beaches (great for taking those long walks) 200 ft. wide thus lot's of space. There are many lido's, restaurants, bars no outdoor showers (during peak season). The beaches are very developed. Many singles enjoy these beach thus they can be very crowded. Lot's of free parking. Because there are no cliffs or mountains around, there's a constant breeze from the sea. If you listen closely...you can hear the drums from Africa. The water is crystal clear - aqua marine.