The holiday resorst of Marathonas in Aegina
Marathonas is one of the most popular destinations in Aegina and in recent years it has seen a lot of residential development. The reasons are mainly two: the beauty of the coasts and the sea of the bay of Marathonas, which combined with its amphitheater position give it an excellent view, and the fact that Marathonas is close to Aegina (around 5-6 minutes by car) but also close in Perdika, so the options are many.
Several of the island’s new couples choose to stay here, as the buildings in the historic center of Aegina are gradually being used for business accommodation. In addition to the locals, many residents of the capital have built their summer homes here, including several well-known artists, journalists, etc.
In the summer, the beaches that exist here become the number one preference for many visitors to the island, as they offer a clean sandy bottom, easy access and parking, as well as the well-known for the quality of the taverns of Marathonas all around. Indeed, here are some of the oldest and most renowned taverns of Aegina. Some are literally right on the beach, which locals and vacationers alike appreciate and enjoy lunch or dinner there on hot summer days. Along with the older ones, there are also new, neat businesses, run by young people who give their best.
Most of Marathonas has a high ecological value and for this reason its residents take care of the environment with frequent cleanings where necessary. A landscaping club has been operating in Marathonas for many years. The church, now of the parish, of Marathonas is Agia Varvara,.
It is a very beautiful temple which has been built with money and donations from the local residents. The surrounding area is being shaped at last, while its iconography remains. Finally, in the area there are available for rent: rooms, apartments and maisonettes. Marathonas is a great choice for a summer vacation. In this case, make sure to book a room or apartment in time, because from June to the beginning of October, it is very busy.
During the period when Aegina was the first capital of Greece, the needs of the population for nutrition were really high. The governor Ioannis Kapodistrias, trying to deal with the acute problem, introduced the potato and tried to direct the farmers to its cultivation. Marathonas was then a vast orchard and here the potato was cultivated for the first time. I don’t know if it’s because of this, but the deliciousness of the potatoes that are still grown in the orchards of the area is indescribable!