What is a beach parasol?1

The Beach Parasol is a large umbrella that can provide shade from the sun. The popular movie character 'Grease' has his or her favorite people relaxing under a beach parasol. Despite their simple design, beach parasols are much more substantial than beach umbrellas. They can be as large as 10 feet in diameter and can be purchased in many different colors. Read on to learn more about Beach Parasols.

Beach parasols can provide a welcome shade for your guests and can also help make your private beach stand out from the crowd. However, when choosing a sunshade for your property, you must consider its resistance to wind and UV light.

Ancient Greek and Roman bathers used a parasol as a protective awning on the beach. They were commonly used by the effemininate. Men wore small umbrellas, known as Umbraculae, which they could raise or lower at their will. These umbrellas are mentioned in the Roman Classics.

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