Location
Marathon, Attica, Near Athens
Beach Name
Schinias (or Shinias)
My Rating Overall
0=will not return to this beach
Beach
S=sand (sandy beach)
Sea Floor
S=sand (sandy beach)
Water
1=the sea water was not very inviting at the time
we visited. We did more sunbathing than swimming
(just my own unscientific observation of the water feel and appearance)
My family and I enjoy the water when it is crystal clear, and cool
instead of warm. We don' like to see any visible floating particles
of any kind
or algae settled
on the beach.
Clothing
Topless sunbathing is not common
Access
Good=paved road all the way to the beach, parking near
the beach
Amenities
R=restaurant (on the beach)
B=bar (on the beach)
C=cantina (on the beach)
RV / Camper Accessibility
P= RV Room for Parking. Site suitable for parking on the
side of the road for the day, but not for camping.
Snorkeling
S=only sand bottom
Notes
This was our favorite swim spot near Athens until 2001. We went
swimming there almost every day, but during the last two years
every time we went the waters were murky and not as clean as before.
We will never return again.
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Visitors' Reports:
Beach Report by (on file)
Beach Location Shinias / Attica
Beach Name Shinias
Year Last Visited 2009 but have been going there for decades
Rating 3.5 = Good+ (would choose it for swimming among other beaches if we were in the area)
Beach Sand
Sea Floor Sand
Water 3.5/5
Clothing Topless is not common
Access Fair = Accessible by car, poor road condition
Restaurant Yes
Bar yes
Cantina yes
RV, Camper Accessibility Site suitable for parking for the day, but not for camping
Snorkeling Sandy sea floor
Comments
OK, this is a long beach with many different sections.. (Explore!) Avoid too many people and go close to the pine forest (past the "Karavi" beach club (nice + clubby if you are in the mood).. Try the area after the ex Olympic Rowing site.. (and then cut into an unpaved road to the beach) Beautiful and can get some shade, too.
Water is very clear and clean. Sand outside could be cleaner (too many people too much trash flying around.. ) All in all very enjoyable. Best on week days and early or late in the season.
Beach Report by
(on file)
Beach Location
Shinias / Attica
Beach Name
Shinias
Year Last Visited
2000-2005
Rating
3=Good (would choose it for swimming among other beaches if we were in
the area)
Beach
Sand
Sea Floor
Sand
Water
3/5
Clothing
Topless is not common
Access
Fair = Accessible by car, poor road condition
Restaurant
Yes
Bar
yes
Cantina
yes
RV, Camper Accessibility
Site suitable for parking for the day, but not for camping
Snorkeling:
Sandy sea floor
Comments: The beach is located in a lovely place, but in the summer season it is
necessary - after every weekend - to clean the beach. I could not observe
this regularly.
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