Results Natural site to discover Marathon

LAKE MARATHON

Natural site

4/5

• 1 review

Go there and contact

Carte de l'emplacement de l'établissement

Limni Marathonos, Marathon, Greece

•

Show on map

Improve this page

2024

Recommended

• 2024

Artificial lake measuring 2.45 . Beautiful curved pentelic marble dam, 54 m high and 285 m long.

This 2.45 ^km2 artificial lake (Λίμνη Μαραθώνος/Limni Marathonos) was created in 1929 with the construction of an elegant 54 m-high, 285 m-long curved pentelic marble dam at the junction of the Varnavas river and the Charadros river, which then flows through the town of Marathon into the bay. Until 1959, the lake was the main source of drinking water for the greater Athens area. The olive-tree-lined banks are pleasant to walk along. From the dam, a single-lane road leads to Kifissia (15 km to the south-west).

Did you know? This review was written by our professional authors.

Advertising

Organize your trip with our partners Marathon

Transportation

Book your plane tickets

Car Rental

Accommodation & stays

Find a hotel

Holiday rental

Find your campsite

Tailor-made trip

Eco-responsible holidays

Services / On site

Activities & visits

Book your parking lot

Activate your VPN

Request your visa

Travel insurance

Book the Best Activities with Get Your Guide

Members' reviews on LAKE MARATHON

4/5

1 reviews

Value for money

Service

Originality

Sort by :

The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.

chichoune2

It is true that it is a beautiful lake. (It is a bit difficult to find for lack of panels). There are many birds on the lake. On the other hand it must there have forest fires a few times ago because most of the trees are la calcina. A small stop is nevertheless on the restaurant bar overlooking the lake (very nice views of the lake and the dam, it is relaxing) although rates consumption are a bit expensive.