Marathón & Néa Makri
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The Marathon Run Museum is located in the town of Marathon, in the north eastern region of Attica, the place where the marathon race was born. This museum is small but includes more than 3,100 rare exhibits that present the modern history of the Marathon Race from 1896 until this day. The vast collection includes valuable exhibits such as the medal and other personal items owned by the first Olympic Marathon Road Race winner, Spyros Louis, cups and bric-a-brac of Kyriakides, the winner of the International Marathon Race of Boston 1946 and many more. The permanent exhibition of the museum was donated by the Olympic Museum of Lausanne and is consisted of historic photographs and relevant texts. The museum has two buildings; the first includes a noteworthy collection of rare items related to the Olympic Marathon and the second presents elements of the Marathon all over the world like the Marathon equipment or women’s presence in Marathon to name but a few.
The Marathon Run Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday, operating between 9am to 3pm and on weekends from 10am to 2pm. Τhe general admission costs only 2€, while for students is just 1€
Website: https:/marathonrunmuseum.com/en/
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Marathon Run Museum
The Marathon Run Museum is located in the town of Marathon, in the north eastern region of Attica, the place where the marathon race was born. This museum is small but includes more than 3,100 rare exhibits that present the modern history of the Marathon Race from 1896 until this day. The vast collection includes valuable exhibits such as the medal and other personal items owned by the first Olympic Marathon Road Race winner, Spyros Louis, cups and bric-a-brac of Kyriakides, the winner of the International Marathon Race of Boston 1946 and many more. The permanent exhibition of the museum was donated by the Olympic Museum of Lausanne and is consisted of historic photographs and relevant texts. The museum has two buildings; the first includes a noteworthy collection of rare items related to the Olympic Marathon and the second presents elements of the Marathon all over the world like the Marathon equipment or women’s presence in Marathon to name but a few.
The Marathon Run Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday, operating between 9am to 3pm and on weekends from 10am to 2pm. Τhe general admission costs only 2€, while for students is just 1€
Website: https:/marathonrunmuseum.com/en/
The Marathon Lake is an artificial lake at a distance of about 45 km from the center of Athens. This lake actually works like a water reservoir that supplies the town of Athens with drinking water. The dam was constructed from 1926 to 1929 to cover the growing needs of the capital for water after the huge immigration wave that followed the Asia Minor War (1919-1922). This was the sole water supplier for Athens until 1959 when water was pulled from Yliki Lake, close to the town of Thebes. The American company Ulen&Co was selected to construct the dam, a 54 m tall and 285 m long gravity dam. The reservoir has a maximum depth of 54 m and it is used since today to cover the needs of Athens. This lake matches perfectly with the natural surrounding and above the dam, there is a coffee restaurant with an amazing view. This lake is a popular excursion for residents, within only a 1-hour drive from the city center.
At the time of its construction, the Marathon Dam was a major symbol of modernization for Greece. The dam is found about 10 min drive from the location of the Marathon Battle, signifying the connection of future with the past and was built with high-quality Pantelic marble, the same material that was used in the Parthenon.
At the base of the dam, the workers built a replica of the Athenian Treasury Temple in Delphi. The plaque on this reads: To commemorate their victory at the battle of Marathon, the Athenians erected a treasury at Delphi. This building is a replica and commemorates a victory at Marathon in wrestling from nature its life-giving water for the citizens of Athens.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Marathon Dam
The Marathon Lake is an artificial lake at a distance of about 45 km from the center of Athens. This lake actually works like a water reservoir that supplies the town of Athens with drinking water. The dam was constructed from 1926 to 1929 to cover the growing needs of the capital for water after the huge immigration wave that followed the Asia Minor War (1919-1922). This was the sole water supplier for Athens until 1959 when water was pulled from Yliki Lake, close to the town of Thebes. The American company Ulen&Co was selected to construct the dam, a 54 m tall and 285 m long gravity dam. The reservoir has a maximum depth of 54 m and it is used since today to cover the needs of Athens. This lake matches perfectly with the natural surrounding and above the dam, there is a coffee restaurant with an amazing view. This lake is a popular excursion for residents, within only a 1-hour drive from the city center.
At the time of its construction, the Marathon Dam was a major symbol of modernization for Greece. The dam is found about 10 min drive from the location of the Marathon Battle, signifying the connection of future with the past and was built with high-quality Pantelic marble, the same material that was used in the Parthenon.
At the base of the dam, the workers built a replica of the Athenian Treasury Temple in Delphi. The plaque on this reads: To commemorate their victory at the battle of Marathon, the Athenians erected a treasury at Delphi. This building is a replica and commemorates a victory at Marathon in wrestling from nature its life-giving water for the citizens of Athens.
An ancient deme in northeast Attica, on the Euboian gulf. Excavations have brought to light the sanctuary of Nemesis - the most important sanctuary of that divinity in ancient Greece - the fortress, public buildings, remains of houses and many grave enclosures. Human activity in the area is evident as early as Neolithic times. Archaeological evidence shows that there was a sanctuary here from the beginning of the 6th century B.C. The archaic temple was destroyed by the Persians in the attack of 480-479 B.C., as were many other buildings in Attica. This was followed by a period of prosperity during the 5th century B.C., when the temple received its definite architectural form. Herodes Atticus took an interest in the sanctuary and he may well have repaired the big temple. This is followed by a period of decline ending in the dominance of the Christian religion.
The first excavations in the area were carried out by the Dilettanti in 1813 and by D. Philios in 1880. This was followed by the excavations of V. Stais during the years 1890-1892 which exposed the temple, the fortress and many grave enclosures. A short exploration of the area was made by E. Mastrocostas in 1958. From 1975 to now, systematic excavation and research has been carried out by the Archaeological Society under the direction of V. Petrakos.
The main monuments of the archaeological zone are as follows:
The Sanctuary of Nemesis. The site of the temple was prepared with the construction of heavy isodomic retaining walls along the northern and eastern sides. Prior to this, there was a small temple of the early 6th century B.C., the existence of which is known only from the remaining Laconian roof tiles and the Doric poros temple that was destroyed by the Persians. These preceded the terrace, but they had already been destroyed when that was built during the 5th century B.C. The two temples visible today were constructed after this.
The smaller temple was built at the beginning of the 5th century B.C., with polygonal wall construction. It measured 10 x 6 m. Within it were found a number of important statues.
The larger temple was built after the middle of the 5th century B.C., to the north of the first temple and very close to it. It is a Doric peripteral building measuring 21,40 x 10,05 m., with 6 x 12 columns, pronaos and opisthodomos with two columns in antis. Earlier it was considered to be the work of the architect of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, the so-called "Theseion" in the Athenian Agora and the Temple of Ares at Acharnai. At some places the work appears to be unfinished and neither metopes nor pediments were decorated.
The famous statue of the goddess, a work of Pheidias’ student, Agorakritos, stood within the temple. It was made of Parian marble and the base - decorated in relief - of marble from Dionysos. The base has been reconstructed from the mass of fragments that were found scattered about. The scene shows the presentation of Helen to her mother Nemesis by Leda. It is dated around 420 B.C.
Preserved to the north of the temple are the foundations of the altar, measuring 3,25 x 7,80 m. A stoa along the north side of the temenos with a little fountain in front of it, completes the sanctuary.
The Fortress. It comprises an outer system 800 m. long and a smaller interior circuit enclosing the top of the hill. The main entrance of the outer system is at the south and it is protected by square towers at each side of the gate. Within the circuit private and public buildings have been found, notable among which are the theatre and the gymnasium. Within this same area is also the agora of the deme. Military establishments stood at the top of the hill - within the interior circuit of the fortification. On the coast below two small harbours - the eastern and the western - served the ships that patrolled the Euboian channel. The Fortress of Rhamnous, as that of Sounion at the southern tip of Attica, is thought to have been constructed during the Peloponnesian War in order to control the ships bringing grain to Athens.
Road and Grave Monuments. Part of the ancient road leading to the deme of Rhamnous was found during the excavations. It passed in front of the sanctuary of Nemesis and ended at the fortress. Along the road were found many splendid grave enclosures of classical times with fine grave monuments in relief, funerary naiskoi and stelai. A considerable number of these enclosures have been restored.
Archaeological site, Cultural heritage
Address: 19007 RAMNOUS , ATTIKI , GREECE
Tel.: +30 22940 63477
URL: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp...
Opening hours:
08Jun - 31Oct Mon-Sun, 0800-1500
Touring of the ancient municipality of Ramnous: https://www.welovemarathon.gr/post/touring-of-the-ancient-municipality-of-ramnounta-en?lang=en
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Ancient Rhamnous
An ancient deme in northeast Attica, on the Euboian gulf. Excavations have brought to light the sanctuary of Nemesis - the most important sanctuary of that divinity in ancient Greece - the fortress, public buildings, remains of houses and many grave enclosures. Human activity in the area is evident as early as Neolithic times. Archaeological evidence shows that there was a sanctuary here from the beginning of the 6th century B.C. The archaic temple was destroyed by the Persians in the attack of 480-479 B.C., as were many other buildings in Attica. This was followed by a period of prosperity during the 5th century B.C., when the temple received its definite architectural form. Herodes Atticus took an interest in the sanctuary and he may well have repaired the big temple. This is followed by a period of decline ending in the dominance of the Christian religion.
The first excavations in the area were carried out by the Dilettanti in 1813 and by D. Philios in 1880. This was followed by the excavations of V. Stais during the years 1890-1892 which exposed the temple, the fortress and many grave enclosures. A short exploration of the area was made by E. Mastrocostas in 1958. From 1975 to now, systematic excavation and research has been carried out by the Archaeological Society under the direction of V. Petrakos.
The main monuments of the archaeological zone are as follows:
The Sanctuary of Nemesis. The site of the temple was prepared with the construction of heavy isodomic retaining walls along the northern and eastern sides. Prior to this, there was a small temple of the early 6th century B.C., the existence of which is known only from the remaining Laconian roof tiles and the Doric poros temple that was destroyed by the Persians. These preceded the terrace, but they had already been destroyed when that was built during the 5th century B.C. The two temples visible today were constructed after this.
The smaller temple was built at the beginning of the 5th century B.C., with polygonal wall construction. It measured 10 x 6 m. Within it were found a number of important statues.
The larger temple was built after the middle of the 5th century B.C., to the north of the first temple and very close to it. It is a Doric peripteral building measuring 21,40 x 10,05 m., with 6 x 12 columns, pronaos and opisthodomos with two columns in antis. Earlier it was considered to be the work of the architect of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, the so-called "Theseion" in the Athenian Agora and the Temple of Ares at Acharnai. At some places the work appears to be unfinished and neither metopes nor pediments were decorated.
The famous statue of the goddess, a work of Pheidias’ student, Agorakritos, stood within the temple. It was made of Parian marble and the base - decorated in relief - of marble from Dionysos. The base has been reconstructed from the mass of fragments that were found scattered about. The scene shows the presentation of Helen to her mother Nemesis by Leda. It is dated around 420 B.C.
Preserved to the north of the temple are the foundations of the altar, measuring 3,25 x 7,80 m. A stoa along the north side of the temenos with a little fountain in front of it, completes the sanctuary.
The Fortress. It comprises an outer system 800 m. long and a smaller interior circuit enclosing the top of the hill. The main entrance of the outer system is at the south and it is protected by square towers at each side of the gate. Within the circuit private and public buildings have been found, notable among which are the theatre and the gymnasium. Within this same area is also the agora of the deme. Military establishments stood at the top of the hill - within the interior circuit of the fortification. On the coast below two small harbours - the eastern and the western - served the ships that patrolled the Euboian channel. The Fortress of Rhamnous, as that of Sounion at the southern tip of Attica, is thought to have been constructed during the Peloponnesian War in order to control the ships bringing grain to Athens.
Road and Grave Monuments. Part of the ancient road leading to the deme of Rhamnous was found during the excavations. It passed in front of the sanctuary of Nemesis and ended at the fortress. Along the road were found many splendid grave enclosures of classical times with fine grave monuments in relief, funerary naiskoi and stelai. A considerable number of these enclosures have been restored.
Archaeological site, Cultural heritage
Address: 19007 RAMNOUS , ATTIKI , GREECE
Tel.: +30 22940 63477
URL: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp...
Opening hours:
08Jun - 31Oct Mon-Sun, 0800-1500
Touring of the ancient municipality of Ramnous: https://www.welovemarathon.gr/post/touring-of-the-ancient-municipality-of-ramnounta-en?lang=en
The Tymbos of Marathon is a vaulted tomb where the 192 Athenian soldiers who died in the Marathon Battle were buried. The burial monument, also known as the “Soros”, is the reminder of the epic victory of the Greek -majorly outnumbered- forces against the “unbeatable” Persians. The tomb is 9 meters tall and has a diameter of 50 meters. Right next to it, there is a statue of Miltiades who was the general of the army during the battle, and due to whose wit and strategic intelligence Greeks managed to triumph in 490 BC. Archaeological research brought to light evidence of the cremated bones, as well as traces of the funeral supper. The location of the burial is rather significant and underlines the outstanding case of Marathon Battle; although the tradition ordered that the fallen ones would be buried in their hometown, it was decided that the warriors of Marathon should be buried in the battlefield, as a remark of their exceptional bravery. The tumulus was a point of reference, and every year the young Athenians would visit the place to leave wreaths and make sacrifices to honor the gallant heroes.
Although the renowned archeologist Heinrich Schliemann made systematic efforts to discover the burial tomb, the tumulus was discovered and excavated by Valerios Stais in 1891. Nowadays, those interested can visit the small park around the tomb and see up close the marble stele, erected as a reminder of this unique chapter of Greek history.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Archaeological Tomb Area
The Tymbos of Marathon is a vaulted tomb where the 192 Athenian soldiers who died in the Marathon Battle were buried. The burial monument, also known as the “Soros”, is the reminder of the epic victory of the Greek -majorly outnumbered- forces against the “unbeatable” Persians. The tomb is 9 meters tall and has a diameter of 50 meters. Right next to it, there is a statue of Miltiades who was the general of the army during the battle, and due to whose wit and strategic intelligence Greeks managed to triumph in 490 BC. Archaeological research brought to light evidence of the cremated bones, as well as traces of the funeral supper. The location of the burial is rather significant and underlines the outstanding case of Marathon Battle; although the tradition ordered that the fallen ones would be buried in their hometown, it was decided that the warriors of Marathon should be buried in the battlefield, as a remark of their exceptional bravery. The tumulus was a point of reference, and every year the young Athenians would visit the place to leave wreaths and make sacrifices to honor the gallant heroes.
Although the renowned archeologist Heinrich Schliemann made systematic efforts to discover the burial tomb, the tumulus was discovered and excavated by Valerios Stais in 1891. Nowadays, those interested can visit the small park around the tomb and see up close the marble stele, erected as a reminder of this unique chapter of Greek history.
At the mountain of Amomon, as Mount Penteli used to be called, at the area of Nea Makri, is the Monastery of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage of thousands of believers from all over Greece.
Its history is connected to the life and the death as a martyr of Agios Efraim, who came here at a young age to become a monk, but during a Turkish raid he was tortured and killed on the 5th of May 1426.
In its interior there is a reliquary with the saint’s relics, while at the courtyard of the monastery there is a tree, where according to tradition, the saint was killed.
The monastery celebrates on January 3rd and on May 5th.
The complex is a stone structure with nice vegetation and makes for an easy and peaceful visit.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Aziz Efraim Manastırı
Agiou EfremAt the mountain of Amomon, as Mount Penteli used to be called, at the area of Nea Makri, is the Monastery of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage of thousands of believers from all over Greece.
Its history is connected to the life and the death as a martyr of Agios Efraim, who came here at a young age to become a monk, but during a Turkish raid he was tortured and killed on the 5th of May 1426.
In its interior there is a reliquary with the saint’s relics, while at the courtyard of the monastery there is a tree, where according to tradition, the saint was killed.
The monastery celebrates on January 3rd and on May 5th.
The complex is a stone structure with nice vegetation and makes for an easy and peaceful visit.
The existence of ancient ruins in the locality of Mikro Elos (Small Marsh) of Brexiza has been noted by early travelers, who also refer to the area as Nissi (island). In 1792 the French Consul in Athens, L.S. Fauvel, drew the ruins of the area, on an islet cut off from the land by a canal. The excavations have revealed the extensive complex of the Egyptian gods sanctuary and the luxurious bathhouse (balneum), as well as a large ellipsoidal cistern further to the south. Visitors can circulate in the archaeological site after works executed by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture with the financial support of the European Union (3rd Community Support Framework).
The complex was founded by Herodes Atticus, around 160 AD. The great orator, sophist and benefactor hailed from Marathon and resided here, and the complex was possibly established within his estate. The sanctuary can be identified as “the sanctuary of Canopus” referred to by Herodes’ biographer Philostratos (2nd-3rd cent. AD). In founding it, Herodes imitated the Emperor Hadrian, who had built a Serapeion on an artificial islet at Tivoli, close to Rome, modeled on the Serapeion of the town of Canopus on the Nile Delta.
Open
Winter:
From 1-11-2021 to 31-3-2022
Daily 8:30 - 15:30, except Tuesdays
Summer:
From 16-4-2022 to 31-10-2022
Daily 8:30 - 15:30, except Tuesdays
Last entry: 20 minutes before closing time
Tickets
Full: €3, Reduced: €2
Free admission days
6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
18 April (International Monuments Day)
18 May (International Museums Day)
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
28 October
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods
The existence of ancient ruins in the locality of Mikro Elos (Small Marsh) of Brexiza has been noted by early travelers, who also refer to the area as Nissi (island). In 1792 the French Consul in Athens, L.S. Fauvel, drew the ruins of the area, on an islet cut off from the land by a canal. The excavations have revealed the extensive complex of the Egyptian gods sanctuary and the luxurious bathhouse (balneum), as well as a large ellipsoidal cistern further to the south. Visitors can circulate in the archaeological site after works executed by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture with the financial support of the European Union (3rd Community Support Framework).
The complex was founded by Herodes Atticus, around 160 AD. The great orator, sophist and benefactor hailed from Marathon and resided here, and the complex was possibly established within his estate. The sanctuary can be identified as “the sanctuary of Canopus” referred to by Herodes’ biographer Philostratos (2nd-3rd cent. AD). In founding it, Herodes imitated the Emperor Hadrian, who had built a Serapeion on an artificial islet at Tivoli, close to Rome, modeled on the Serapeion of the town of Canopus on the Nile Delta.
Open
Winter:
From 1-11-2021 to 31-3-2022
Daily 8:30 - 15:30, except Tuesdays
Summer:
From 16-4-2022 to 31-10-2022
Daily 8:30 - 15:30, except Tuesdays
Last entry: 20 minutes before closing time
Tickets
Full: €3, Reduced: €2
Free admission days
6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
18 April (International Monuments Day)
18 May (International Museums Day)
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
28 October
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st
The European Bread Museum was founded in 2005, in order to proudly present to the public a many years lasting collectable project.
An old mansion in Varnavas was turned into the Museum of Bread. The Museum displays over 3000 items of embroidered Bread, from Greece and 50 other countries.
The goal of the Museum is to introduce especially to the children, the circle of bread, from sowing and kneading to the table. Alongside, the Museum aims at to present us a vast variety of bread embroidery patterns as they have been preserved and passed on from one generation to the next through the centuries.
The designs differed from one area to the other; even families had their own distinguished bread embroidery. Special embroideries were also used on special occasions such as wedding days and religious festivities.
The exhibits of the E.B.M. (European Bread Museum) in Varnavas Attica Marathon Municipality consist the largest collection of embroidered and religious bread in Europe. 3000 unique and constantly enriching exhibits represent the Greek tradition as well as 40 countries from all over the world. The originality of the exhibits can be admired in their designs, shape and sizes.
Apart from this rare collection the visitors of the Bread Museum are also presented with:
The recreation of land cultivation (sowing, ploughing, harvesting, weighing and transporting).
The recreation of “bread circle” (kneading, molding, embroidering, baking).
The agricultural implements.
Other services that can be offered in the Bread Museum:
a) The Museum shop, where visitors can buy replicas of bread embroidery and relevant books.
b) Traditional coffee and pastry shop.
c) Traditional Greek cuisine (on order).
• In addition, those interested can order embroidered breads and sugar almonds for engagements, weddings and Christening ceremonies.
Androutsou 7 str. , Varnava, 19014, Attica, Greece
e-mail: museo@ilmb.gr
tel.: 22950 97870 | 6936891193, 6937822962
Opening hours:
Open every day from Monday to Friday
10.00 a.m. – 13.00 p.m. only with appointment.
Saturday and Sunday only with appointment.
CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Ευρωπαϊκό Μουσείο Άρτου
7 AndroutsouThe European Bread Museum was founded in 2005, in order to proudly present to the public a many years lasting collectable project.
An old mansion in Varnavas was turned into the Museum of Bread. The Museum displays over 3000 items of embroidered Bread, from Greece and 50 other countries.
The goal of the Museum is to introduce especially to the children, the circle of bread, from sowing and kneading to the table. Alongside, the Museum aims at to present us a vast variety of bread embroidery patterns as they have been preserved and passed on from one generation to the next through the centuries.
The designs differed from one area to the other; even families had their own distinguished bread embroidery. Special embroideries were also used on special occasions such as wedding days and religious festivities.
The exhibits of the E.B.M. (European Bread Museum) in Varnavas Attica Marathon Municipality consist the largest collection of embroidered and religious bread in Europe. 3000 unique and constantly enriching exhibits represent the Greek tradition as well as 40 countries from all over the world. The originality of the exhibits can be admired in their designs, shape and sizes.
Apart from this rare collection the visitors of the Bread Museum are also presented with:
The recreation of land cultivation (sowing, ploughing, harvesting, weighing and transporting).
The recreation of “bread circle” (kneading, molding, embroidering, baking).
The agricultural implements.
Other services that can be offered in the Bread Museum:
a) The Museum shop, where visitors can buy replicas of bread embroidery and relevant books.
b) Traditional coffee and pastry shop.
c) Traditional Greek cuisine (on order).
• In addition, those interested can order embroidered breads and sugar almonds for engagements, weddings and Christening ceremonies.
Androutsou 7 str. , Varnava, 19014, Attica, Greece
e-mail: museo@ilmb.gr
tel.: 22950 97870 | 6936891193, 6937822962
Opening hours:
Open every day from Monday to Friday
10.00 a.m. – 13.00 p.m. only with appointment.
Saturday and Sunday only with appointment.
CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The foundation of the monastery is attributed to a miracle of St. Raphael who appeared to a monk indicating the place where he wanted a place of worship built in his honor. One of the monks who manned the monastery shockingly describes the vision that led him to choose the place where the construction took place.
Monastery Rd, Ano Souli, Μαραθώνας 190 07
tel 00302294061151
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday 11:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00
Sunday 07:00-13:00 and 17:00-18:00
Website: https://agiosrafael.gr/index.php/en/
Holy Monastery of Saint Raphael
The foundation of the monastery is attributed to a miracle of St. Raphael who appeared to a monk indicating the place where he wanted a place of worship built in his honor. One of the monks who manned the monastery shockingly describes the vision that led him to choose the place where the construction took place.
Monastery Rd, Ano Souli, Μαραθώνας 190 07
tel 00302294061151
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday 11:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00
Sunday 07:00-13:00 and 17:00-18:00
Website: https://agiosrafael.gr/index.php/en/
Schinias Marathon National Park is located in Attica and in the plain of Marathon, in the homonymous area. It is about 40 km NE of Athens and is the most important coastal ecosystem of Attica, while it is also extremely interesting as a landscape and is based on a sensitive water balance. Its area is 13.84 square kilometers (including the sea area). It consists of the forest of Koukounaria, the Mega Elos, the Kinosura Peninsula, the coast and the sea zone.
In the past, the wetland was part of the Kato Souli coastal communications station in the USA (in the area and until the beginning of the 90’s, the American Base N. Makris & Kato Souli operated). It is an important natural and economic resource of supra-local importance as every year it attracts thousands of visitors for the purpose of recreation (enjoyment of beaches, swimming, water sports in their vast majority), bird watching and landscape enjoyment.
Historically, the site is a rememberance of the battlefield of Marathon, and specifically the camp of the Persians. Also, the Trophy of the Battle is very close.
Administratively, it belongs to the Management Body of Schinias National Park.
The Natural Environment
Firstly, the area belongs to the Natura 2000 network with code number GR 3000003 with a total of 19 habitat types, 115 bird species with a potential diversity of 215 species while there are endangered species of freshwater fish, amphibians and reptiles. Moreover, in the area there are the following habitats (briefly):
1. Seaside forest with Aleppo pine (P.halepensis) and pine (P.pinea). It is one of the few left in Greece and the Mediterranean.
2. Kinosura Peninsula. A typical Mediterranean ecosystem, with shrubs, phrygana and grasses, the peninsula has maintained its naturalness with minimal human impact.
3. Blessed Source. Two lakes where water gushes all year round from the bottom, in significant quantities. Eels, sea turtles and the endangered endemic fish Pseudophoxinus stymphalicus marathonicus (daska) live.
4. Wetland with fresh, brackish and salt water, reedbeds, tamarisk trees, halophytic vegetation and wet meadows. However, the wetland floods periodically. A wide variety of endangered bird fauna is found, such as the species Ardea purpurea, Ardeola ralloides, Circus aeruginosus, Circus pygargus, Cisticola juncidis, Egretta garzetta, Ixobrychus minutus, Plegadis falcinellus.
5. Lake Stomi. The lower part of the wetland, at its eastern edge, seasonally floods with salt water. The rare orchid Orchis palustris and endangered aquatic birds such as Phoenicopterus ruber, Falco naumanni and Himantopus himantopus are found in the area.
6. Sea bay with submarine meadows of Posidonia (Posidonia oceanica).
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Schinias Maratonu Ulusal Parkı
Schinias Marathon National Park is located in Attica and in the plain of Marathon, in the homonymous area. It is about 40 km NE of Athens and is the most important coastal ecosystem of Attica, while it is also extremely interesting as a landscape and is based on a sensitive water balance. Its area is 13.84 square kilometers (including the sea area). It consists of the forest of Koukounaria, the Mega Elos, the Kinosura Peninsula, the coast and the sea zone.
In the past, the wetland was part of the Kato Souli coastal communications station in the USA (in the area and until the beginning of the 90’s, the American Base N. Makris & Kato Souli operated). It is an important natural and economic resource of supra-local importance as every year it attracts thousands of visitors for the purpose of recreation (enjoyment of beaches, swimming, water sports in their vast majority), bird watching and landscape enjoyment.
Historically, the site is a rememberance of the battlefield of Marathon, and specifically the camp of the Persians. Also, the Trophy of the Battle is very close.
Administratively, it belongs to the Management Body of Schinias National Park.
The Natural Environment
Firstly, the area belongs to the Natura 2000 network with code number GR 3000003 with a total of 19 habitat types, 115 bird species with a potential diversity of 215 species while there are endangered species of freshwater fish, amphibians and reptiles. Moreover, in the area there are the following habitats (briefly):
1. Seaside forest with Aleppo pine (P.halepensis) and pine (P.pinea). It is one of the few left in Greece and the Mediterranean.
2. Kinosura Peninsula. A typical Mediterranean ecosystem, with shrubs, phrygana and grasses, the peninsula has maintained its naturalness with minimal human impact.
3. Blessed Source. Two lakes where water gushes all year round from the bottom, in significant quantities. Eels, sea turtles and the endangered endemic fish Pseudophoxinus stymphalicus marathonicus (daska) live.
4. Wetland with fresh, brackish and salt water, reedbeds, tamarisk trees, halophytic vegetation and wet meadows. However, the wetland floods periodically. A wide variety of endangered bird fauna is found, such as the species Ardea purpurea, Ardeola ralloides, Circus aeruginosus, Circus pygargus, Cisticola juncidis, Egretta garzetta, Ixobrychus minutus, Plegadis falcinellus.
5. Lake Stomi. The lower part of the wetland, at its eastern edge, seasonally floods with salt water. The rare orchid Orchis palustris and endangered aquatic birds such as Phoenicopterus ruber, Falco naumanni and Himantopus himantopus are found in the area.
6. Sea bay with submarine meadows of Posidonia (Posidonia oceanica).
The Archaeological Museum of Marathon was built in 1975 and is a small but rather interesting museum that completes the archaeological site of Marathon. It is located nearby the memorial tomb of the battle of Marathon and consists of five different halls, with each one having a different thematology, as well as a patio and a basement. Its resurgence was majorly funded by the renowned benefactor Eugene Panagopoulos.
Renovated two times, in 1994 and 2004, the museum is house to exhibits that derive from the excavations that were conducted in the wider area of Marathon and cover an extended period of time, from the Neolithic period to the Roman era. The collections include mainly a. pottery exhibits from the early Cycladic, Geometric and Classical period b. findings from the tumulus of Marathon and well as nearby sanctuaries, such as reliefs and dedications and c. impressive artifacts such as statues and parts of the decoration from an Egyptian sanctuary that dates back to the 2nd century.
The museum is open from 8:30 to 15:00 all around the week except for Mondays, and is ideally visited after an educational walk around the archaeological site of Marathon.
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
The Archaeological Museum of Marathon was built in 1975 and is a small but rather interesting museum that completes the archaeological site of Marathon. It is located nearby the memorial tomb of the battle of Marathon and consists of five different halls, with each one having a different thematology, as well as a patio and a basement. Its resurgence was majorly funded by the renowned benefactor Eugene Panagopoulos.
Renovated two times, in 1994 and 2004, the museum is house to exhibits that derive from the excavations that were conducted in the wider area of Marathon and cover an extended period of time, from the Neolithic period to the Roman era. The collections include mainly a. pottery exhibits from the early Cycladic, Geometric and Classical period b. findings from the tumulus of Marathon and well as nearby sanctuaries, such as reliefs and dedications and c. impressive artifacts such as statues and parts of the decoration from an Egyptian sanctuary that dates back to the 2nd century.
The museum is open from 8:30 to 15:00 all around the week except for Mondays, and is ideally visited after an educational walk around the archaeological site of Marathon.
Βρίσκεται στο Τσέπι, στο δρόμο για το Μουσείο Μαραθώνος. Οργανωμένο νεκροταφείο της πρωτοελλαδικής περιόδου (2500 π.Χ.). Οι τάφοι - ορθογώνιοι και κυκλικοί - ο καθένας με είσοδο και χωριστό περίβολο σε συστηματική διάταξη (σε παράλληλες σειρές). Η ανασκαφή έγινε από το Σ. Μαρινάτο από το 1970 έως το 1972 και από τη Μ. Παντελίδου - Γκόφα από το 1998 έως το 2001. Προβλέπεται η κατασκευή στεγάστρου, κατατοπιστικών πινακίδων και η διαμόρφωση του περιβάλλοντος χώρου.
Early Helladic Cemetery
Leoforos PlateonΒρίσκεται στο Τσέπι, στο δρόμο για το Μουσείο Μαραθώνος. Οργανωμένο νεκροταφείο της πρωτοελλαδικής περιόδου (2500 π.Χ.). Οι τάφοι - ορθογώνιοι και κυκλικοί - ο καθένας με είσοδο και χωριστό περίβολο σε συστηματική διάταξη (σε παράλληλες σειρές). Η ανασκαφή έγινε από το Σ. Μαρινάτο από το 1970 έως το 1972 και από τη Μ. Παντελίδου - Γκόφα από το 1998 έως το 2001. Προβλέπεται η κατασκευή στεγάστρου, κατατοπιστικών πινακίδων και η διαμόρφωση του περιβάλλοντος χώρου.
Καλοκαιρινό μπάνιο
COCONUT Beach Bar is located at Schinias Beach, and is here to create unique summer memories. It stands out for its relaxed ambiance, its unique style as well as its impeccable service. In our renewed space, you can enjoy outstanding cocktails based on Greek spirits as well as the classic ones. All of these can be combined perfectly with our menu that consist of a wide variety of finger, street food and fitness menu. In our lounge space, you can watch football matches on projector while enjoying your drink or food.
Visit the beach bar without reservation or book your sunset at www.plazz.com
Coconut Life on a Beach
144 Leof. PosidonosCOCONUT Beach Bar is located at Schinias Beach, and is here to create unique summer memories. It stands out for its relaxed ambiance, its unique style as well as its impeccable service. In our renewed space, you can enjoy outstanding cocktails based on Greek spirits as well as the classic ones. All of these can be combined perfectly with our menu that consist of a wide variety of finger, street food and fitness menu. In our lounge space, you can watch football matches on projector while enjoying your drink or food.
Visit the beach bar without reservation or book your sunset at www.plazz.com
La Costa Club - Cafe
1 AeroporiasIndianos
12 MiaouliBeach Bar Zoumperi "Stelios"
Paralia Mprexiza
LA PLAYA Beach Bar - Restaurant, Marathon
Καλοκαιράκι Beach Bar
158 Chrisis AktisWAY OUT Cafe - Pool - Bar
8 DimosthenousΦαγητό
Akrogiáli
8 MiaouliKoralli
17-25 Leof. PosidonosChimona-Kalokairi
93 Leof. PosidonosΤΟ ΜΑΓΕΡΙΚΟ ΤΗΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗΣ
και Mark. MpotsariVietnam Restaurant
170 Leof. MarathonosArgentina
EVVOIKOS-Roxani Kakari
Mezedopoleio "O Xontros"
36 Leof. PosidonosTavern 'The Fisherman'
3 Leof. PosidonosWhat is the seacret to start an enjoyable day?
A delicious brunch by the sea!
Seacret All Day Resto Bar
What is the seacret to start an enjoyable day?
A delicious brunch by the sea!
SIAMA Mati bar & restaurant
Δραστηριότητες
Sports and Cultural Center of Nea Makri
196 Leof. Marathonos
Δημοτικό Στάδιο Νέας Μάκρης
28 DimokritouΚέντρο Ιππασίας Μαραθώνα-Marathon equestrian centre
Leoforos Plateon
Rio de Rizario
142 Leoforos PosidonosDiving academy
Moraitis Beach, was established in 1979 and is considered to be a reference point on Schinias beach. 45 Km from the center of town, it is one of the busiest places in Athens during summer, and affords you the opportunity to experience a truly enjoyable day. You can relax on the loungers on the beach, take a refreshing dip in the sea and revel in the summer sun with an iced coffee or a super summer cocktail. Order one of the snacks, fresh salads or burgers to go with your drink. Health food fanatics will love the green d-tox and the variety of smoothies. Its full moon parties during summer are a great draw. There is a sports center with a windsurfing, water ski and wakeboard school in the area.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Moraitis Plajı
Moraitis Beach, was established in 1979 and is considered to be a reference point on Schinias beach. 45 Km from the center of town, it is one of the busiest places in Athens during summer, and affords you the opportunity to experience a truly enjoyable day. You can relax on the loungers on the beach, take a refreshing dip in the sea and revel in the summer sun with an iced coffee or a super summer cocktail. Order one of the snacks, fresh salads or burgers to go with your drink. Health food fanatics will love the green d-tox and the variety of smoothies. Its full moon parties during summer are a great draw. There is a sports center with a windsurfing, water ski and wakeboard school in the area.
Marathon Endurance Club
Marathon Country Tennis Club
Alchemy cafe bar
36 Leof. PosidonosVisit / Lessons / Workouts
The Schinias Olympic Rowing Center was built in 2004 and hosted the Rowing and Canoe Sprint Competitions at the Olympic Games in Athens the same year. The entrance is free for the public as for walking and cycling. In order to use the rowing facilities you must be a club athlete with a license but you may also attend some training sessions in a official rowing club as an amateur athlete as well. The WLM team visited the rowing center to try out the sport of rowing and we were left with a very positive impression!
The lessons | The workouts
Classes and trainings take place every weekend in Schinias, when the appropriate weather conditions prevail. The first 4 courses (15 € / 1.5 hours) are individual courses where the goal is to learn the basic skills of rowing and familiarize yourself with the sport, the equipment and the environment. Then the teamwork starts (12 € / hour) where you now get on a boat (skiff) with other athletes. Obviously you have to be water friendly and have some basic swimming skills, although to date none of the WLMs have fallen into the water during rowing work out!
The main coach is the Olympian Chryssa Biskitzi with 4 participations in the Olympics (Atlanta, Sydney, Athens and Beijing) but also a world and pan-European rowing champion. With the assistant coaches, Nikos Bistina and Panagiotis Bistina also champions in the sport of rowing, they compose a very beautiful coaching team.
The training takes place on the weekends 9:00-14:00 & last 1.5 hours.
The rowing trainings are aimed at all ages, regardless of gender! To book a session on a day and time that suits you, you can contact Chryssa Biskitzi directly at +306945580808 (viber also available).
The Olympic Rowing Center in Schinias is located at the end of Schinias Avenue in the municipality of Marathon. It has free parking just outside the premises. Make sure you have water and a hat with you. Take the advantage of having an amazing experience during your holidays in Marathon!
https://www.enoa.gr/
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Olympic Rowing Centre Schinias
157 Leoforos SchiniaVisit / Lessons / Workouts
The Schinias Olympic Rowing Center was built in 2004 and hosted the Rowing and Canoe Sprint Competitions at the Olympic Games in Athens the same year. The entrance is free for the public as for walking and cycling. In order to use the rowing facilities you must be a club athlete with a license but you may also attend some training sessions in a official rowing club as an amateur athlete as well. The WLM team visited the rowing center to try out the sport of rowing and we were left with a very positive impression!
The lessons | The workouts
Classes and trainings take place every weekend in Schinias, when the appropriate weather conditions prevail. The first 4 courses (15 € / 1.5 hours) are individual courses where the goal is to learn the basic skills of rowing and familiarize yourself with the sport, the equipment and the environment. Then the teamwork starts (12 € / hour) where you now get on a boat (skiff) with other athletes. Obviously you have to be water friendly and have some basic swimming skills, although to date none of the WLMs have fallen into the water during rowing work out!
The main coach is the Olympian Chryssa Biskitzi with 4 participations in the Olympics (Atlanta, Sydney, Athens and Beijing) but also a world and pan-European rowing champion. With the assistant coaches, Nikos Bistina and Panagiotis Bistina also champions in the sport of rowing, they compose a very beautiful coaching team.
The training takes place on the weekends 9:00-14:00 & last 1.5 hours.
The rowing trainings are aimed at all ages, regardless of gender! To book a session on a day and time that suits you, you can contact Chryssa Biskitzi directly at +306945580808 (viber also available).
The Olympic Rowing Center in Schinias is located at the end of Schinias Avenue in the municipality of Marathon. It has free parking just outside the premises. Make sure you have water and a hat with you. Take the advantage of having an amazing experience during your holidays in Marathon!
https://www.enoa.gr/
Παιδικές δραστηριότητες
From Nea Makri going up to Penteli to Dionysos, in a spread between the slopes that are waiting patiently to refill pine trees as they used to, there is an organic farm, where everyone can rent their own piece of land, sow, cultivate and reap its fruits.
In Farma Moo, apart from the field, there are happy animals that also enjoy the... good food, nature and care of the people who take care of them. Horses and donkeys, hens, roosters, lambs, goats, bunnies, peacocks, geese, ducks and ... guinea pigs, they are attractions for young and old who can feed and gaze at them for hours.
Playground, swings and hammocks in the trees, digging for the younger children with shading (yes, that's the way it is!) have been set up next to the tavern with the mamadic food that is cooled by the mulberry trees and the big trees. In the area there are also games for younger children under pear trees and other fruit trees, events and children's parties are organized, but above all many family happy memories are hosted, as well as ours.
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Read more: Facebook/Farmamoo Farmamoo
Information: (+30)6987072816
Farmamoo
Leoforos DionisouFrom Nea Makri going up to Penteli to Dionysos, in a spread between the slopes that are waiting patiently to refill pine trees as they used to, there is an organic farm, where everyone can rent their own piece of land, sow, cultivate and reap its fruits.
In Farma Moo, apart from the field, there are happy animals that also enjoy the... good food, nature and care of the people who take care of them. Horses and donkeys, hens, roosters, lambs, goats, bunnies, peacocks, geese, ducks and ... guinea pigs, they are attractions for young and old who can feed and gaze at them for hours.
Playground, swings and hammocks in the trees, digging for the younger children with shading (yes, that's the way it is!) have been set up next to the tavern with the mamadic food that is cooled by the mulberry trees and the big trees. In the area there are also games for younger children under pear trees and other fruit trees, events and children's parties are organized, but above all many family happy memories are hosted, as well as ours.
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Read more: Facebook/Farmamoo Farmamoo
Information: (+30)6987072816
Jumicar operates since 1989 in 15 countries globally with its headquarters based on Hamburg, Germany. Its prime focus is to inform the younger and more vulnerable users of road networks for the dangers they daily face, contributing towards reducing road accidents.
In our “state of the art “ park you can firmly rely your children to our experienced staff to be enjoyed via activities and plays through which the child involves, perceives and comprehend the importance of road safety.
Children assume knowledge through play, not by accumulating information.
The park is approved and suggested by the Ministry of Education (Circular Γ7/21558/1-3-05) for educational school visits.
Prices For the Public: www.jumicar.gr/index.php/en/2014-09-16-09-27-5/public
The educational ride with electric driven mini cars (children 3-6 years old) includes a theoretical part for 5 minutes, preparation for the ride for 2 minutes and pure driving in the secondary road safety park for 5 minutes.
The educational ride with petrol driven mini cars (children 7-14 years old) includes a theoretical part for 5-13 minutes (it depends on the number and level of the participating children), preparation for the ride (wearing helmets and seat belts and get instructions for operating the mini cars) for 3 minutes and pure driving in the main road safety park for 7 minutes. The theoretical part is omitted in case of repetition during the same day.
Water wars. Water wars game includes 7 water balls.
Mini golf. Unlimited use of the 18 holes mini golf playground (unlimited repetitions) until the park’s closing time.
Inflatable playground. Unlimited use of the playground with the inflatable games until the park’s closing time
Playgrounds. Unlimited use of the football (5X5) ground, the basketball ground and the ping-pong with natural lighting. The use of the playgrounds on an exclusive basis and/or with night lights is subject to prior arrangements.
Electric train. Five circles with the electrical train.
Bowling. Outdoor bowling. Unlimited play in 1 corridor until the park's closing time.At least one of the participating players should be an adult who will have the responsibility for the proper use of the involving equipment (balls-pins).
Open for Public
Winter (from the beginning of the school year): Saturday & Sunday 11:00 to 15:00
Summer (from the end of the school year): Saturday & Sunday 18:00 to 21:00
Prior telephone contact is recommended to confirm hours of operation (necessary prevailing bad weather).
Contact: (+30)2294050120
Location: Marathon Avenue 1 Zip Code: 19005
Website: https://www.jumicar.gr/index.php/en/
Jumicar
1 Leoforos MarathonosJumicar operates since 1989 in 15 countries globally with its headquarters based on Hamburg, Germany. Its prime focus is to inform the younger and more vulnerable users of road networks for the dangers they daily face, contributing towards reducing road accidents.
In our “state of the art “ park you can firmly rely your children to our experienced staff to be enjoyed via activities and plays through which the child involves, perceives and comprehend the importance of road safety.
Children assume knowledge through play, not by accumulating information.
The park is approved and suggested by the Ministry of Education (Circular Γ7/21558/1-3-05) for educational school visits.
Prices For the Public: www.jumicar.gr/index.php/en/2014-09-16-09-27-5/public
The educational ride with electric driven mini cars (children 3-6 years old) includes a theoretical part for 5 minutes, preparation for the ride for 2 minutes and pure driving in the secondary road safety park for 5 minutes.
The educational ride with petrol driven mini cars (children 7-14 years old) includes a theoretical part for 5-13 minutes (it depends on the number and level of the participating children), preparation for the ride (wearing helmets and seat belts and get instructions for operating the mini cars) for 3 minutes and pure driving in the main road safety park for 7 minutes. The theoretical part is omitted in case of repetition during the same day.
Water wars. Water wars game includes 7 water balls.
Mini golf. Unlimited use of the 18 holes mini golf playground (unlimited repetitions) until the park’s closing time.
Inflatable playground. Unlimited use of the playground with the inflatable games until the park’s closing time
Playgrounds. Unlimited use of the football (5X5) ground, the basketball ground and the ping-pong with natural lighting. The use of the playgrounds on an exclusive basis and/or with night lights is subject to prior arrangements.
Electric train. Five circles with the electrical train.
Bowling. Outdoor bowling. Unlimited play in 1 corridor until the park's closing time.At least one of the participating players should be an adult who will have the responsibility for the proper use of the involving equipment (balls-pins).
Open for Public
Winter (from the beginning of the school year): Saturday & Sunday 11:00 to 15:00
Summer (from the end of the school year): Saturday & Sunday 18:00 to 21:00
Prior telephone contact is recommended to confirm hours of operation (necessary prevailing bad weather).
Contact: (+30)2294050120
Location: Marathon Avenue 1 Zip Code: 19005
Website: https://www.jumicar.gr/index.php/en/
Γειτονιές
Pefkodasos Schinias is located at the end of the homonymous beach. Access is free, but entry by car is strictly forbidden. Park your car for free in the Kopilatodromio parking lot, or in the 2 parking spaces located at the beginning and end of the forest.
In winter when the winter is south, you will meet many kitesurfers in the sea of Schinias and the spectacle is magical!
In case of dangerous hot weather conditions in summer, the entrance to the Pine Forest is not allowed.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Schinias
Pefkodasos Schinias is located at the end of the homonymous beach. Access is free, but entry by car is strictly forbidden. Park your car for free in the Kopilatodromio parking lot, or in the 2 parking spaces located at the beginning and end of the forest.
In winter when the winter is south, you will meet many kitesurfers in the sea of Schinias and the spectacle is magical!
In case of dangerous hot weather conditions in summer, the entrance to the Pine Forest is not allowed.
Zoumberi is located at the entrance of Nea Makri. Its beach has mainly pebbles and inside the sea there are rocks ensuring this way its unique crystal clear waters! A multi-themed beach where in various places there are beach bars while a little further you have your "wilderness". Walking distance is 20 minutes, so take your time and choose the place that suits you most.
* Famous beach for strong racket players!
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Zoumperi
Zoumberi is located at the entrance of Nea Makri. Its beach has mainly pebbles and inside the sea there are rocks ensuring this way its unique crystal clear waters! A multi-themed beach where in various places there are beach bars while a little further you have your "wilderness". Walking distance is 20 minutes, so take your time and choose the place that suits you most.
* Famous beach for strong racket players!
Shortly before the end of Schinias Avenue and the end of the homonymous beach you will see a road that leads to "Dikastika". Various paths end up in private corners but keep in mind that the "beach" spots are just rocks and the water is abruptly deep but impressively crystal clear!
Dikastika
Shortly before the end of Schinias Avenue and the end of the homonymous beach you will see a road that leads to "Dikastika". Various paths end up in private corners but keep in mind that the "beach" spots are just rocks and the water is abruptly deep but impressively crystal clear!
The beach "Gabriel", at least that's how we call it here! Quiet, sandy, free beach which is essentially divided in two by a huge rock - you can go down with stairs on both sides though. Inside the sea there is sand and stones.
It is almost never crowded but it always has a beautiful island breeze, as if you were on a desert island in the Aegean sea - a wild beauty! A beach for those who like landscapes and exploration!
Mati
The beach "Gabriel", at least that's how we call it here! Quiet, sandy, free beach which is essentially divided in two by a huge rock - you can go down with stairs on both sides though. Inside the sea there is sand and stones.
It is almost never crowded but it always has a beautiful island breeze, as if you were on a desert island in the Aegean sea - a wild beauty! A beach for those who like landscapes and exploration!
Mikro Sesi is one of Grammatiko beaches , where you arrive driving about 30' from Marathon village, through beautiful landscapes that make you forget that you are in Athens! - the last 100m. you will have to drive off road.
The beach is free, it has mainly pebbles, it is quite narrow but you will find plenty of shade under the trees and wooden umbrellas. There is only one taverna.
Comfortable parking.
Sesi
Mikro Sesi is one of Grammatiko beaches , where you arrive driving about 30' from Marathon village, through beautiful landscapes that make you forget that you are in Athens! - the last 100m. you will have to drive off road.
The beach is free, it has mainly pebbles, it is quite narrow but you will find plenty of shade under the trees and wooden umbrellas. There is only one taverna.
Comfortable parking.
There are 2 Agia Marinas so do not get confused! After passing by the village of Marathon, you will continue to Agia Marina. The route is magical and the view of the port is impressive - it is presented to you from above just before you arrive!
The beach is free without umbrellas, with two small coves, one with pebbles and the other sandy. Right next door there is a beautiful picturesque taverna with seafood delicacies named Cavo Marina.
Agia Marina
There are 2 Agia Marinas so do not get confused! After passing by the village of Marathon, you will continue to Agia Marina. The route is magical and the view of the port is impressive - it is presented to you from above just before you arrive!
The beach is free without umbrellas, with two small coves, one with pebbles and the other sandy. Right next door there is a beautiful picturesque taverna with seafood delicacies named Cavo Marina.
Between the beach bars on the beach road, there are paths that lead to "free" parts of Schinias beach, as access to them is usually not allowed through the private beach bars.
In windy days, especially during summertime the entrance is prohibited to public to protect from wildfires.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Schinias
Between the beach bars on the beach road, there are paths that lead to "free" parts of Schinias beach, as access to them is usually not allowed through the private beach bars.
In windy days, especially during summertime the entrance is prohibited to public to protect from wildfires.
Nea Makri is located in the eastern part of Attica as it is easily accessible just 32 km from the center of Athens, 12 km from the Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , 9.23km from the Port of Rafina, 46.5 km from the Port of Piraeus through a very wide road network (Marathonos Avenue and Attiki Odos) .
With its beautiful coastal section, where a prominent point is the 2.5 km long pedestrian street ideal for hiking and sports, with its perfect street plan, regeneration areas such as squares, sidewalks, archaeological sites, public transport that facilitate transportation of citizens, give the area the privilege to combine the holiday and residential character.
Along the pedestrian street and the coastal road there are a plethora of bars - cafes, pubs, restaurants and traditional taverns with a wide reputation for the special quality of food, affordable prices and service they offer.
All of the above with the combination of tourist accommodation and star hotels give a strong feeling that you are on a cosmopolitan island.
Prominent place of the coastal section is the idyllic beach Brexiza.
With the white sand, the palm trees with the green lawn carpet, the pine forest, the wicker umbrellas that adorn the beach give their own special note.
Through this beautiful walk that is offered from the pedestrian street, we end up in the picturesque Church of Ag. Sunday where weddings and baptisms are held every year.
The Church embraces the Archaeological site of the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods, which has been known since antiquity for its particularly refreshing energy field.
The picturesque harbor next to the nautical club is another place that is worth enjoying through the cafes that surround it, as the interesting daily movement of the fishermen who stretch their longline after the arduous night that comes to them emerges vividly from a painting. rewards with "good fish" but also from the boats that travel to the opposite blue-green beaches of Evia.
The Nautical Club of Nea Makri also active in the field of sailing for the last 20 years. in its homonymous harbor.
There are sailing schools where athletes and students visit on an annual basis.
It would be an omission not to mention the Monastery of Agios Ephraim, a sacred place of worship that is built just outside the center of Makri on a hill, in nature full of olive trees.
In a place accessible for visitors but protected, by the Nuns who live there, is the place of his Holy Tabernacle as well as the historical tree that he martyred.
This overnight place welcomes hundreds of believers every year, from all over the country, generously offering them the coveted peace and contact with the uncle.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Nea Makri
Nea Makri is located in the eastern part of Attica as it is easily accessible just 32 km from the center of Athens, 12 km from the Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , 9.23km from the Port of Rafina, 46.5 km from the Port of Piraeus through a very wide road network (Marathonos Avenue and Attiki Odos) .
With its beautiful coastal section, where a prominent point is the 2.5 km long pedestrian street ideal for hiking and sports, with its perfect street plan, regeneration areas such as squares, sidewalks, archaeological sites, public transport that facilitate transportation of citizens, give the area the privilege to combine the holiday and residential character.
Along the pedestrian street and the coastal road there are a plethora of bars - cafes, pubs, restaurants and traditional taverns with a wide reputation for the special quality of food, affordable prices and service they offer.
All of the above with the combination of tourist accommodation and star hotels give a strong feeling that you are on a cosmopolitan island.
Prominent place of the coastal section is the idyllic beach Brexiza.
With the white sand, the palm trees with the green lawn carpet, the pine forest, the wicker umbrellas that adorn the beach give their own special note.
Through this beautiful walk that is offered from the pedestrian street, we end up in the picturesque Church of Ag. Sunday where weddings and baptisms are held every year.
The Church embraces the Archaeological site of the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods, which has been known since antiquity for its particularly refreshing energy field.
The picturesque harbor next to the nautical club is another place that is worth enjoying through the cafes that surround it, as the interesting daily movement of the fishermen who stretch their longline after the arduous night that comes to them emerges vividly from a painting. rewards with "good fish" but also from the boats that travel to the opposite blue-green beaches of Evia.
The Nautical Club of Nea Makri also active in the field of sailing for the last 20 years. in its homonymous harbor.
There are sailing schools where athletes and students visit on an annual basis.
It would be an omission not to mention the Monastery of Agios Ephraim, a sacred place of worship that is built just outside the center of Makri on a hill, in nature full of olive trees.
In a place accessible for visitors but protected, by the Nuns who live there, is the place of his Holy Tabernacle as well as the historical tree that he martyred.
This overnight place welcomes hundreds of believers every year, from all over the country, generously offering them the coveted peace and contact with the uncle.
This region is a well-known site, since it is the place where the famous battle of Marathon between the Greeks and the Persian army took place in 490 BC. The story says that after the bloody battle, a messenger named Pheidippides ran the 42 km that divided Marathon from Athens to announce the victory of the Greeks, and died from exhaustion right after spreading the news. This story is what started the marathon foot race in witch today runners follow the same Pheidippides route.
At 8 km from the town of Marathon you will find the Lake Marathon, which is faced with a huge Pentelic marble dam (50m high and stretching for 300m), the same marble used to build the Parthenon. This lake used to be the unique water source of Athens until 1956. The beautiful ruins of the Doric Temple of Nemesis (435 BC), goddess of retribution as well as the 6th century small temple of Themis , goddess of justice and law, are located nearby. The Archaeological Museum of Marathonas will keep you into the archaeological mood. This interesting region also has some little rocky inlets with clean and nice water, very agreeable to visit, as well as the big and beautiful beach of Schinias.
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Marathon
This region is a well-known site, since it is the place where the famous battle of Marathon between the Greeks and the Persian army took place in 490 BC. The story says that after the bloody battle, a messenger named Pheidippides ran the 42 km that divided Marathon from Athens to announce the victory of the Greeks, and died from exhaustion right after spreading the news. This story is what started the marathon foot race in witch today runners follow the same Pheidippides route.
At 8 km from the town of Marathon you will find the Lake Marathon, which is faced with a huge Pentelic marble dam (50m high and stretching for 300m), the same marble used to build the Parthenon. This lake used to be the unique water source of Athens until 1956. The beautiful ruins of the Doric Temple of Nemesis (435 BC), goddess of retribution as well as the 6th century small temple of Themis , goddess of justice and law, are located nearby. The Archaeological Museum of Marathonas will keep you into the archaeological mood. This interesting region also has some little rocky inlets with clean and nice water, very agreeable to visit, as well as the big and beautiful beach of Schinias.
The coastal city of Rafina is the second largest port of Attica after Piraeus with significant passenger traffic and ships to Cyclades and Euboea. The fact that it is connected with Attiki Odos and the recent infrastructure works made Rafina into a suburb of Athens. It has been inhabited since the Prehistoric Period, and was one of the 100 municipalities of ancient Attica. Nowadays it is a densely populated area with areas of green and beautiful beaches that attract a lot of visitors and create a particular liveliness during the summer months.
The port of Rafina services tourists, cargoes and vehicles. It carries routes towards the Cyclades and Marmari of Euboea.
Next to the port of Rafina is the Marina of Rafina. It has fifty docking spots and a repair unit.
At a distance of 1,5 kilometer from Rafina the beach Marikes spreads its sand to the bay at a length of 700 meters.
The impressive red rocks that embrace the beach of Kokkino Limanaki and come into the sea protect the beach from the summer winds
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Rafina
The coastal city of Rafina is the second largest port of Attica after Piraeus with significant passenger traffic and ships to Cyclades and Euboea. The fact that it is connected with Attiki Odos and the recent infrastructure works made Rafina into a suburb of Athens. It has been inhabited since the Prehistoric Period, and was one of the 100 municipalities of ancient Attica. Nowadays it is a densely populated area with areas of green and beautiful beaches that attract a lot of visitors and create a particular liveliness during the summer months.
The port of Rafina services tourists, cargoes and vehicles. It carries routes towards the Cyclades and Marmari of Euboea.
Next to the port of Rafina is the Marina of Rafina. It has fifty docking spots and a repair unit.
At a distance of 1,5 kilometer from Rafina the beach Marikes spreads its sand to the bay at a length of 700 meters.
The impressive red rocks that embrace the beach of Kokkino Limanaki and come into the sea protect the beach from the summer winds
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Driving | Rent a car
If you are planning on renting a car keep in mind that motorcycles won’t stay behind you when driving and tend to zigzag a lot, while other drivers may overtake you on the left or the right. Therefore, be vigilant and try to refrain from driving in the Greek capital, but on the islands or Marathon things are much better. To rent a car visit Vistakis Rent a Car or call +306944398408.
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Be Taxi-Smart
Taxi fares in Greece are rather cheap, except for the airport rides. But in the city, you can find taxis virtually everywhere. Once you’ve flagged one down, the driver may ask you your destination first before deciding if it suits him or not. While this is unusual elsewhere, in Greece, it is common. Also, do not be surprised if the driver stops to take other people while you’re in it. Few drivers do it, but it may happen. And if it does, note that you will not share the fare with them. In Marathon to get a taxi though you should call +302294091300
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Free Water
You can drink water from the tap in Marathon. In restaurants you may ask for tap water, bottled water will cost yοu 2€.
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Free Wi-Fi
In Greece, except in remote areas, you can get an internet connection in hotels, cafés/bars for free and for as long as you want. Don’t be afraid to ask for the password if the connection is secured; this is common practice in Greece. Alternatively, you can buy a prepaid internet card at a kiosk {periptero}.
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The Cigarette in Greece
It is estimated that roughly 50 percent of Greeks smoke. While a ban on smoking indoors has been introduced, it is still very common to enter a café or restaurant where people smoke, although a lot of new places are enforcing the ban. But when it comes to outdoor smoking, it is allowed almost everywhere.
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Do Not Flush Toilet Paper {please}
Do not throw paper in the toilet: this sign is omnipresent in Greek toilets. You are kindly requested to use the bin for this purpose. Why? Simple. Greek sewage pipes are 50 millimeters in diameter and easily get clogged if toilet paper is flushed. Don’t forget that Greece is an ancient civilization. And although sewage pipes are not that old, they just cannot support the quantity of flushed paper. And if you are worried about possible issues, the bins are emptied at the end of each day and usually have a lid.
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Important telephone numbers
To report any theft, loss, or any other major issue, contact the Tourism Police. The agents are fluent in many languages and can offer help and information (they are not tourist guides, however, so refrain from asking for specific touristic things). You can reach them by dialing 171 from all over Greece 24/7.
Some additional useful telephone numbers are:
100 - police
166 - medicine aid
199 - fire department
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Don't forget
a plug adapter as electrical outlets in Greece supply electricity at 220 AC
always use sunscreen!
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Siesta Hours
Siesta time is a sacred tradition of the Greeks, spanning back many centuries. “Hours of common silence,” are from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm during the summer months.
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Cafeterias, Restaurants & Nightlife
Café take away, open around 6 o'clock till 6 PM,
Food take away, open usually 2PM-1AM
Cafeterias around 9 o'clock till midnight
The restaurants 12:00 - 1:00
Bars from 20:00-3:00
Keep in mind though that each place usually has it's own schedule and the closing hours always depends on the fun you are having! There is no way a bar is going to be closed when the party is going :)
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Athens Suburban Buses - Buses from Athens to Nea Makri
Orange and/or cream coloured buses (coaches) from Athens to Nea Makri are operated by the Attica bus company KTEL Attikis (ΚΤΕΛ ΑΤΤΙΚΗΣ).Bus destinations are usually only displayed in Greek. The final destination of buses that go through Nea Makri might be any of the following:ΝΕΑ ΜΑΚΡΗ(Nea Makri), ΜΑΡΑΘΩΝΑ(Marathon), ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΙΚΟ or ΓΡΑΜ/ΙΚΟ(Grammatiko),ΑΓΙΑ ΜΑΡΙΝΑ (Agia Marina), ΣΧΟΙΝΙΑ (Schinias), ΣΟΥΛΙ(Sooli).The bus timetable only specifies the time of departure. Put your arm out to stop the bus. Pay the conductor on the bus, currently 2.90 Euro per person one way.
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Doctors
Here you can see information about all the doctors around Nea Makri: https://www.welovemarathon.gr/health?lang=en
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Hairdressers and nails services
All available services in the areas of the municipality of Marathon,
(Nea Makri & Marathon) / detailed information: addresses & telephone numbers https://www.welovemarathon.gr/ypiresies?lang=en
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Panoramic video of the municipality of Marathon
https://youtu.be/M1LOfIid4mo
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Purple Medusa: See the beaches with the … “invaders”
It is good to have with us on the beach to be able to deal with the jellyfish bite:
A plastic card (eg old credit),a pair of tweezers,a cup (eg urine collector),a little baking soda (ratio 1: 1 with sea water),antihistamine pill&some cortisone cream such as e.g. fucicort. Read more: www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2022/05/30/purple-jellyfish-what-to-do-if-stung-seek-beach/
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Covid-19:Mask“recommendation” for travellers from 01.06.2022
Read more: www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2022/06/02/greece-air-travel-mask-caa/.
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Covid-19: Useful info
I want to travel to Greece. Can I?
How safe will I be in Greece?
What should I do during my vacation if:
-I have symptoms of Covid-19?
-I ‘ve been in contact with someone who was diagnosed positive for Covid-19?
-in case I get sick, or have symptoms, should I be quarantined? More info: https://athensattica.com/covid19usefulinfo/