Marathias, Corfu

Marathias (Greek: Μαραθιάς) also with the second a accented is a village in the southern part of the island of Corfu. It is also in the municipal district of Argyrades and the municipality of Korissia. Its 2001 population was 330 for the settlement. Marathias is located north of the city of Corfu and near Episkepsi. Several hills dominate the area and farmlands cover the area and the bay dominates the northeast, the 20th parallel east is about 2 km to the east along with the municipal boundary with Lefkimmi. It also has a nearby beach which makes the place famous. It is linked with the road connecting the GR-25 (Corfu - Argyrades - Lefkimmi).

Nearest places

*Vitalades, east
*Neochoraki, northwest

Population

About Marathias

Marathias is an old village and is built in the ridge over a hill rich in olives. it had a large destruction from the plague that affected the population. Its residents left to a lower spot and rubble is situated at the old village.

Other

Marathias has a school, a few churches, a post office, a few restaurants, taverns, and a square ("plateia"). Its nearest lyceum (middle school) and gymnasium (secondary school) are in Klimatia.

ee also

*List of places in the Corfu prefecture

External links

* [http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=5887 Marathias at the GTP Travel Pages]
*Map and aerial photos:
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*Coordinates: coord|38|25|0|N|19|59|0|E|type:city(350)_region:GR