Skip to content
Sites of the Historic Battle

Sites of the Historic Battle

Marathon Lake · Ramnous archaeological site · Schinias National Park · Marathon · Marathon beach · Tumulus · Marathon · Archaeological Museum · Nea Makri · Brexiza beach (Sanctuary of Egyptian Gods)

Duration
Day
Length (km)
55,0
How
Car
Stops
11
Type
Linear / Sightseeing, cultural, tasting, pilgrimage, beach

A long route that requires the use of a private car. It is a road trip to the historical sites of the wider Marathon area. Archaeological sites alternate with areas of special environmental significance, while the sea, with its beautiful beaches, is a constant and inviting experience. The route is suitable for use by people with disabilities as long as it is done by a private car.

Main landmarks

  1. 1Artificial Marathon Lake
  2. 2Tomb of Marathon
  3. 3Schinias Wetland (GR3000016)
  4. 4Schinias Marathon National Park (GR3000003)
  5. 5Schinias Olympic Rowing Rink and Canoeing Centre
  6. 6Marathon Run Museum
  7. 7Archaeological Museum of Marathon
  8. 8Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods- Nea Makri (Brexiza)
  9. 9Brexiza Beach -Municipality of Marathon
  10. 10Archaeological Site of Rhamnous
  11. 11Karavi Schinias Beach- Municipality of Marathon

See the elevation profile of the route

Elevation profile of the route: altitude in metres over distance in kilometres
Open the profile at full size(opens in a new tab)
Watch the route video