Paralía
Greece · Attique
Paralía in Schinias Marathon, in Attica, is a fine sandy beach bordered by a pine forest that offers a natural and peaceful setting. It is a kitesurf spot appreciated for its shallow water and easy access from Athens.
The beach stretches for several kilometers with light sand and a gradual water entry, ideal for calm sessions. The pines at the back provide natural shade, and the spot is close to the historic site of Marathon.
It is a family-friendly place where kitesurf and relaxation in nature are combined, without too much crowding outside of weekends.
The spot of Paralía Schinias works well with a northeast to east wind, which blows side-on relative to the south-facing beach. The launch area is wide and sandy, with a good takeoff beach in the center of the bay protected by the pines. The water is shallow near the shore, perfect for waterstarts, and the navigation area extends 500m offshore before it gets deeper.
No significant tides in the Mediterranean, so the water surface remains constant: flat to choppy depending on wind strength. In light wind, it’s flat ideal for freestyle; stronger, it gets a bit choppy but remains rideable. Avoid the ends of the beach where launching is more technical due to the trees. Local schools offer gear on-site for beginners.
The thermal wind picks up around noon in summer, side-shore from the sea, with good acceleration in the bay. Navigation is free but respect the space of swimmers to the south.
Sources :letskite.be · kitemonkey.eu · tripadvisor.com · thisisathens.org
