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Paralia Marathias Beach, Ileia
See practical info for Paralia Marathias in Ileia, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
A vast golden beach, low-key
A vast golden beach with shallow turquoise water, near Vartholomio (northwest Ileia). Semi-organized and low-key — café-bars and tavernas in the settlement, but a quiet, uncrowded beach.
Its northern section is called Panaritis; a wide-open spot with room for sand games and watersports. (Not to be confused with the namesake beaches on Corfu/Zakynthos.)
- Region
- Ileia, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 37.78023, 21.28078
- Organized beach
- Parking
- Food nearby
- Family friendly
About this beach
Paralia Marathias is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. 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 shoreline at Paralia Marathias faces south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Paralia Marathias has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Paralia Marathias has an organised beach, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Kourouta, ~2302 m).
Good to know
Does Paralia Marathias beach get windy?
Paralia Marathias is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Paralia Marathias beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Paralia Marathias beach like?
A sandy beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Paralia Marathias beach have?
It has an organised beach, 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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