Marathias: Beach Days and Water Sports

Marathias puts the beach at the heart of holiday planning. The gradually deepening water and the beach setting, described as suitable for families with children, give this focus a clear profile. Water sports add an active option to your stay. On Corfu, cultural and hiking themes provide another side of the destination.

Beach Features and Activities in Marathias

Marathias Beach stretches for approximately four kilometres. Organised beach areas offer sun loungers and parasols; several restaurants are located along the beach. Together with the water sports options, these provide various ways to spend a day at the beach: getting active in the water, taking a break on a sun lounger and enjoying a meal by the sea. When planning your day, you can consider which of these elements matter to you.

The water deepens gradually, and the beach is considered suitable for families with children. Actual conditions in the water can vary. Beach services can also change, so check what is currently available before your visit.

Corfu: Old Town, Museums and Hiking Trails

On Corfu, the old town offers its own cultural focus. Its historic urban fabric has been almost completely preserved; the buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The old town and its two fortresses are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, the focus is on urban history, historic buildings and fortifications—a different emphasis from Marathias’s beach attractions.

A digital guide to the old town is aimed at residents and visitors and offers high-quality audiovisual material on more than 80 sights. Check its availability before your trip. The Museum of Asian Art in the old town has a collection of more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia.

The Archaeological Museum of Corfu displays the Gorgon Medusa pediment from the great Temple of Artemis. The pediment was created in 585 BC and excavated in 1911 near the Aghioi Theodoroi Monastery. The museum was built primarily to display it. This work therefore connects a particular depiction with the story of its creation and discovery.

Hiking and local events are also among the options on Corfu. In the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths wind through the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna and are suitable for hiking. The unit’s villages host numerous festivals and folk celebrations, as well as cultural events organised by the municipality; check specific programmes and dates in advance. The Achilleion Summer Palace was built in Gastouri in 1892 in the Pompeian style.

Choose the Right Holiday Apartment for Your Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Marathias, you can first decide what you want to focus on during your holiday: will you spend most of your time at the beach, or would you also like to include culture and hiking on Corfu? The length of the beach, the water sports options and the beach profile described above can help you make this initial decision.

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