anchor: Many people decry the pebble beach, preferring soft sand; however, in the summer Meltemi winds, pebbles of coin size don't blow around and spoil your day, whereas sand does.
positive: Although some people don't like pebbles, they do have an advantage over soft sand because they stay out of your face and your clothes.
negative: Soft sand is always preferable because this is not a windy region.