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Schinias beach at Marathonas, Attica |
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The famous long sandy beach in front of the summer settlement of Schinias is situated some 3 kilometers northeastern to the Tomb of Marathonas and some 45 kilometers northeastern to the center of Athens. It is a wonderful beach found at the end of a fascinating pine wood, whose trees grow at the edge of the sea. During the last decades it has been undertaken an enormous task to save this famous beautiful wood, so that its visitors and the fans of natural activities can enjoy it clean and nice. |
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Several accommodation facilities are available close to the beach, as well as in the broader area which offers various choices for lodging. The place is ideal for a nice swimming at a sandy beach well protected and suitable for a gorgeous meal after swimming in the sea front taverns. Due to the wonderful environment the place is pretty popular and attracts many people, both summer residents and temporary visitors who come here for a daily excursion. The beach is pretty well organized, with nice clean sea and a scenic environment with considerable historic interest. |
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In case of emergence, the pharmacy or the Local Medical Center of Nea Makri, some 5 kilometers southern to the beach are available for you. Access to the beach is possible by rented or private car and motorbikes; a bit after you have passed by the Tomb, you will follow the signs and drive on the road eastwards. |
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Karavi beach at Marathonas, Attica |
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The tiny sandy beach of Karavi (meaning “ship” in Greek) found just after the historic Tomb of Marathonas, is situated some 43 kilometers northeastern to the center of Athens, within the open bay of Marathonas; the beach is well protected from the summer northern winds (“meltemia”). Accommodation and food and drink facilities are available in the broader area. |
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In fact the beach is a narrow strip of sand, some 100 meters long, but it is fully organized and receives many visitors. The swimmers will find here facilities for swimming and sunbathing (umbrellas and sun beds) and a bar and a restaurant in an overgrown place. Those who like sports will find several alternatives at the beach; there are fields for football and grounds for tennis and volley at the beach which often host various athletic events. There is also a sea sport training center, offering elementary and advanced courses and equipment; this beach receives also the champions in several sports. Due to the facilities and organization, several visitors characterize this beach as the “small Mykonos”, not without a bit of exaggeration, of course. As a result in summer, both in the weekdays and in the weekends the beach gets is “packed” with people who either stay around or come here for just a dive. |
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In case of health problems you may address to the pharmacies or to the Local Medical Center of Nea Makri, some 8 kilometer southern to the beach. Access to the beach is easy by the intercity public buses (KTEL) running regularly, as well as by private means (car and motorbikes). Parking close to the beach is slightly difficult especially during the weekends and in August, despite the large parking available at the beach. From Athens you will arrive to the beach via the road leading to Marathonas. |
Galazia Akti Beach at Marathonas, Attica |
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The tiny sandy beach of Galazia Akti (“the blue coast” in Greek) is situated within the bay of Schinias at Marathonas, at a distance of some 43 kilometers northeastern to the center of Athens. Accommodation and food and drink facilities are available close to the beach and in the broader area. Although very small, the beach is well organized, with facilities for swimming and sunbathing (sun beds, umbrellas) and beach games, as beach volley and tennis, which attract many people, especially the youngsters. For any health problems, the pharmacy or the Local Medical Center of Nea Makri, some 8 kilometers southern to the beach are available for you. Access to the beach is easy by the intercity public buses (KTEL) running regularly, as well as by private means (car and motorbikes). Parking close to the beach is slightly difficult especially during the weekends and in August. |
Dikastika beach at Marathonas, Attica |
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The tiny rocky beach in front of the settlement of Dikastika, within the bay of Schinias at Marathonas, is situated in a pretty secluded area, a bit after the Tomb of Marathonas and 43 kilometers far from the center of Athens at the Northeast. It is a beach with rocks or, to be more precise, some rocks that stand for a beach and are ideal for impressive dives in the crystal clear sea. |
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No accommodation facilities are available close to the beach, but the broader area of northeastern Attica offers various choices for lodging. The beach is ideal for a solitary swimming and dives. The beach is not organized at all. If you come here it is for the clean sea and the wonderful rocky environment. The place is maybe the last “refuge” for the nudists of Attica. |
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For any health problems, the pharmacy or the Local Medical Center of Nea Makri, some 8 kilometers southern to the beach are available for you. Access to the beach is possible by rented or private car and motorbikes. To reach the beach, you have to leave your vehicle and climb some rocks, in order to arrive to the sea. |
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