Marathias

Marathias Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Marathias Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Marathias Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Votsalo Taverna is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Marathias Beach?

There are 1007 places to stay in the Marathias Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Marathias Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1822651&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Jenny Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1382999&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bozikis Palace Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1667048&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lithalona Villas & Houses</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1415127&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Avra Luxury Villa & Spa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1028976&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Castello Bellos Tower</a></li></ul>

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7.8

/ 10 Very good

#188 out of 1070
in Peloponnese, Western Greece, Ionian

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Marathias Beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 106th place out of 503 beaches in the Ioanian Islands region 231.3 km away from its center, the city of Corfu. It is one of the beaches of Marathias settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Marathias Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Marathonisi Beach, which has a rating of 8.

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+18 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

2.3 M/S

Wind

+18 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Marathias, Peloponnese, Western Greece, Ionian, Ioanian Islands

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Exceptional

9.5/10

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Frustrating

4.3/10

Cleanliness

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8/10

Amenities

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2.2/10

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Marathias Beach is located in Ioanian Islands within Marathias, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Zakynthos island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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130m from the beach

9.9

Exceptional

Lithalona Villas & Houses

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Sarakinado

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220m from center

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1.8km from the beach

Excellent

Castello Bellos Tower

Entire Apartment

Sarakinado

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1.8km from center

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2.2km from the beach

Avra Luxury Villa & Spa

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Sarakinado

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2.3km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Villa DimMar

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Marathias

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2.6km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Gerovasis Apartments

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Sarakinado

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2.6km from center

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4.3km from the beach

Excellent

Kaminia Villas

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Sarakinado

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4.4km from center

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4.3km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Zante Vista Villas

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Sarakinado

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4.5km from center

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4.3km from the beach

Excellent

Reparo Studios

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Sarakinado

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4.5km from center

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4.4km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Jenny Hotel

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Sarakinado

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4.5km from center

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4.9km from the beach

8.1

Very good

Bozikis Palace Hotel

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Located at nearest locality

Marathias

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5.1km from center

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5km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Evylio Stone Houses

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Sarakinado

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5.2km from center

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5.1km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Aggelika Apartments

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Located at nearest locality

Marathias

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5.3km from center

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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What to do in Marathias Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Marathias Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Votsalo Taverna• 3 min walk
Maroccos Cafe• 3 min walk
Arba Kantina• 9 min walk
Mythos Restaurant Co...• 19 min walk

Attractions

Keri Lake Harbour• 21 min walk
Herodotos Spring• 27 min walk
Marathonisi Caves• 29 min walk
Marathonisi turtle i...• 2.4km

Transport

ZTH• 9.3km
bus station• 51.2km
Ilias• 51.7km

Localities

Marathias• 220m
Corfu• 231.3km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Marathias Beach?

The beachline of Marathias Beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Marathias Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Marathias Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Marathias Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Marathias Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Marathias Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Marathias Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Marathias Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Marathias Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Marathias Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Votsalo Taverna is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Marathias Beach?

There are 1007 places to stay in the Marathias Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Marathias Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Marathias Beach from parking?

The Marathias Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Marathias Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Marathias Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Keri Lake Harbour located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Marathias Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Marathias Beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Marathias Beach (Zakynthos island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Marathias Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.