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Marathias beach, Corfu

Marathias beach beach, Corfu, Greece
Marathias beach — Hombre, CC BY-SA 3.0

See practical info for Marathias beach in Corfu, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The endless golden sand toward Cape Arkoudilas

Marathias is a very long, golden sandy beach in southern Corfu, near the village of the same name and Vitalades, stretching for kilometres to the south as far as Cape Arkoudilas. It lies about 30 kilometres from Corfu Town and only 10 kilometres from the port of Lefkimmi.

The village of Marathias was once built higher up, on a hill covered with olive trees, but, according to local tradition, a plague wiped out almost the entire population. The few who remained moved down lower, while on the site of the old settlement survive ruined houses, the cemetery and the little church of Panagia Lampovitissa.

It is a beach with both organized and free sections, with beach bars, tavernas, sunbeds, umbrellas and parking. Access is by paved road to Marathias.

Region
Corfu, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
39.41422, 19.98363

About this beach

The bay at Marathias beach opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Marathias beach has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Marathias beach has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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