Last year in Greece I noticed a number of people had a particular type of
sun shelter on the beach.

This consisted of four poles about a metre long (one in each corner) and a
sheet of plastic/canvas suspended by them creating the shade. There were
then some ropes in each corner to secure the whole thing.

I am looking to buy one of these but cannot find them anywhere. I have found
one source which sells something similar but it is in the USA and postage o
the UK is expensive. (I've attached the link here so you can see what I'm
talking about)

http://www.cabanatogo.com/actphot3.html

I don't want one that's too big as it needs to be carried in a backpack.


Does anyone know anywhere in Europe or preferable England where I can buy
one of these?

Thanks




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Check this for example:

http://www.globetrotter.de/de/shop/rubrik.php?k_id=0606

It is a German page but with the keyword "outdoor" for example you should
find similar online shops also in GB. From my own experience I would
recommend a "strandmuschel" because it protects you also from wind and sand
and gives you some privacy on the beach when changing your dress for
example. In combination with a piece of mosquito net it even can be used as
a tent. More advantages: cheap, small and little weight.

Regina
--
It is the compassion with all creatures
that only makes humans really human. (Albert Schweitzer)
A day will come on which men will look upon an animal's murder
the same way they look today upon a man's murder. (Leonardo da Vinci)

Geoff Love wrote:

    > I am looking to buy one of these but cannot find them anywhere. I have found
    > one source which sells something similar but it is in the USA and postage o
    > the UK is expensive. (I've attached the link here so you can see what I'm
    > talking about)

Google or Ebay for "tarp".

I use the 2 (higher, 2 meters) pole version. Gives one the ability to stand
up, or walk out of the tent...
You just tie down the 2 other corners to rocks or anchors. Keep the corner
from where the wind is blowing low.

Paid 40,- Eu, was worth the money. Kept it cool on the beach, while the
others were running to the taverna. The occasional rainshower in september
felt great, underneath. The others were running again.
I saved a lot of books of people not running fast enough!

A tarp is fun! Even brings you guests at night. Buy one!

I'll set up mine close to: http://www.loutro.tk



Mariko