Tomb of the AtheniansAncient Acropolis of AphidnaRhamnousΠυργάριMarathon Run MuseumSaint Spyridon
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Marathónas

Marathónas is a town in Attica district, Attica, Greece of about 7,170 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit: 79 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 museums. The must-see places are Tomb of the Athenians, Marathon Archaeological Area and Ancient Acropolis of Aphidna.

38.1532° N, 23.9628° EPop. 7,170

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Within 30 km102 places
Within 50 km196
Must-see156
Notable88
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Tomb of the Athenians, tomb near Marathónas
Must-see

Tomb of the Athenians

Tomb · 5 km

Marathon Archaeological Area, heritage site near Marathónas
Must-see

Marathon Archaeological Area

Heritage site · 5 km

Ancient Acropolis of Aphidna, heritage site near Marathónas
Must-see

Ancient Acropolis of Aphidna

Heritage site · 10 km

Places near Marathónas by type

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One day from Marathónas

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:51 pm

74 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Marathónas
  2. Tomb of the Athenianstomb · 1.5 hrs
  3. Πυργάριviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Saint Spyridonbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ancient Acropolis of Aphidnaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Rhamnousheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Marathónas
Today’s loopMarathónasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Marathónas?

Tomb of the Athenians (tomb, about 5 km), Marathon Archaeological Area (heritage site, about 5 km), Ancient Acropolis of Aphidna (heritage site, about 10 km), Rhamnous (heritage site, about 12 km), Πυργάρι (viewpoint, about 13 km), Σπηλιά Νταβέλη (cave, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marathónas?

196 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 14 churches, 13 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Marathónas?

Agios Dimitrios Fortification, about 3 km by road; Tower of Oinoe, Marathon (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marathónas?

Κοτρώνι, about 1 km by road; Σκάρπα (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Marathónas?

Start in Marathónas, visit Tomb of the Athenians, then Πυργάρι, then Saint Spyridon, then Ancient Acropolis of Aphidna, then Rhamnous, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.