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Marathonas

Town · Attica, 🇬🇷 Greece
Population 25,183
Area 220 km²
Time zone Europe/Athens
Official website marathon.gr
Marathonas

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Marathon Essentials

Marathon preserves the monumental history of the 490 BC battle against the Persian Empire. This collection highlights the burial mounds of the Athenian and Plataean warriors, the ancient city of Rhamnous with its Doric Temple of Nemesis, and the Roman-era Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods at Brexiza. The list also covers the region's modern landmarks, including the marble-faced Marathon Dam and the Marathon Run Museum, which traces the history of the Olympic race from its ancient roots to modern global competition.

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Marathon Highlights

Marathon's archaeological landscape is anchored by the Tomb of the Athenians, a 5th-century BC tumulus housing the fallen from the historic 490 BC battle. The coastal site of Rhamnous preserves a fortified acropolis and the Temple of Nemesis, while the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods at Brexiza displays unique Roman-era religious architecture. The local Archaeological Museum provides context with Neolithic and Roman finds, and the Trophy of Marathon marks the specific site of the Persian retreat.

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Religious Landmarks

Marathon’s religious landscape encompasses historic monasteries, traditional village churches, and modern memorial sites. The region is home to several Greek Orthodox monastic communities, including the Iera Mone Anastantos Christou and the Monastery of the Transfiguration. A poignant contemporary landmark is the Helios Flight 522 Memorial Chapel, established in the hills of Grammatiko to commemorate the 2005 aviation tragedy. From coastal churches like Agia Marina to the rural Panagia Mesosporitissa, these sites offer insight into the area's deep-rooted spiritual traditions and architectural heritage.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 0°–18°
  • 6° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 1°–20°
  • 6° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 3°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–27°
  • 10° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 11°–33°
  • 15° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 31° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–37°
  • 20° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 33° · extremes 20°–38°
  • 22° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 32° · extremes 20°–37°
  • 22° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 28° · extremes 15°–34°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 10°–30°
  • 15° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 6°–24°
  • 11° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 3°–19°
  • 8° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Greek
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+30
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Tours & Activities

Tomb of the Athenians
Drive
Rhamnous
Drive
Archaeological Museum of Marathon

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