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Paralia Schinia Beach, East Attica
See practical info for Paralia Schinia in East Attica, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
A pine-backed beach on Marathon Bay
About 5 km of fine golden sand with shallow, warm water, backed by a dense stone-pine forest that shades the edge of the sand. It often gets windy — a popular windsurf/kitesurf spot.
It is protected as the Schinias–Marathon National Park (Natura 2000), the most important coastal ecosystem in Attica; behind it sits the 2004 Olympic Rowing Centre. On Marathon Bay, site of the 490 BC battle.
- Region
- East Attica, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 38.13969, 24.03493
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Food nearby
- Family friendly
About this beach
Paralia Schinia is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
The bay at Paralia Schinia opens to the south, so it usually has natural cover from south-easterly, south-westerly and westerly winds.
Paralia Schinia has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Paralia Schinia has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.
Good to know
Does Paralia Schinia beach get windy?
Paralia Schinia is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Paralia Schinia beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Paralia Schinia beach like?
A sandy beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Paralia Schinia beach have?
It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.
Open the app for live recommendation score, wind exposure, waves, best time of day and nearby alternatives.
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