Depending on what type of accommodation you choose, you can count on different types of beaches.

A wild beach will be deserted and perhaps picturesque, but it will be located far from the tourist area and won’t be equipped with beach chairs, umbrellas, or other small facilities. The biggest advantage of this kind of place is clean water and the absence of noisy neighbors. The disadvantage is that you’ll have to go there on your own wheels. However, perhaps that’s not a disadvantage at all.
When it comes to a city beach you should probably study it in advance. These beaches can be free or they can charge some entrance fee as well as a payment for renting beach chairs and umbrellas. The payment on some beaches can be overpriced, but at least you’ll have some small facilities here like changing cabins, lifeguards, and toilets. At the same time, it’s not recommended to leave your belongings unattended at these beaches because anyone can get there. City beaches can be overcrowded in high season.
A private beach that belongs to the hotel. Both first-line, second-line, and further-located hotels can have their own private beaches. In the case of the latter 2, they will likely have a common territory. Also, you will have to walk to the beach or even hire a taxi to get there. Some hotels offer tourists the opportunity to get to the sea by electric cars or other special types of transfers. If you have to walk there on foot, make sure to independently assess the distance to the beach on the map. Many hotels indicate the direct route to the beach but it can actually be double or triple what you anticipate it to be.

There are several more things you need to learn and take into account in advance.

What kind of sea bottom the beach has: sand, pebble, shell, or rock. It can be rocky at the beginning, but some hotels remove large rocks for the convenience of their visitors. It is the large stones that can greatly ruin your time on vacation because they can make entering the waters a daunting task. In this case, you need to make sure to bring some “coral” slippers or fins that will protect your feet from abrasions and cuts. Or, there should be a pier on this type of beach.
The cleanness of the beach and the water are also very important factors. You can learn more about them from the reviews of other tourists.
The presence of steep ascents and descents. Many hotels are located up high, and in order to get to the beach, you will need to go down some very steep stairs. This can be a critical factor for tourists with children and, accordingly, with strollers. Also, take into account the fact that it will be more difficult to go up the stairs in hot weather after swimming in the sea rather than going down to the sea.
Additional services (the option of having a snack or buying water, renting facilities for water sports, the presence or the absence of loud music, shower cabins, and shady places) — all these things might be important for you.

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