Marathia Beach is a well-liked destination located in the Municipal Unit of Efpalio, within the village of Marathias. The beach is renowned for its clean waters and pebbly landscape, which extends both on the shore and underwater. Visitors should exercise caution as the underwater terrain can be slippery.
The beach's natural environment is particularly favorable for swimming, especially when the local wind, known as 'maistros', blows from the west. This wind condition results in a flat sea surface, making swimming more accessible. Furthermore, the beach provides ample space for free swimming, adding to its appeal.
Marathia Beach is equipped with bars along its length, offering refreshments to visitors. However, it should be noted that the beach's infrastructure is somewhat lacking. Despite this, it is a popular spot to spend time, even during the evening hours, as the beach offers stunning sunset views from any location within the village.
Getting to Marathia Beach can be challenging, particularly when waves are present, making navigation a bit difficult for visitors. Nonetheless, the beach continues to be a favorite among both locals and tourists for its natural allure and pristine environment.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
Visitor reviews highlight the clean, accessible waters and the beautiful sunset views as the most liked features of the beach. The beach's pebbly nature and lack of infrastructure are commonly mentioned as areas of complaint.
Visitors to Marathia Beach often stay in the nearby village of Marathias, which offers a few accommodation options within walking distance to the beach. Additionally, some tourists choose to stay in the larger towns of Nafpaktos or Galaxidi, which are known for their historical attractions and are a short drive away.
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Latitude: 38.3925637 / Longitude: 22.0159042
Marathia Beach is located in Thessaly and Central Greece. The following map of Marathia Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 28.2°C/35.6°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 38.4°C |
| Sea Temperature | 27.6 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:30/20:47 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.3 |
| Cloud Cover | 1% |
| Speed | 22.8 km/h |
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| Gusts | 73.4 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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