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Schinias Marathon National Park
Schinias Marathon National Park is a national park in Greece, established in 2000, covering 14 km² (6 sq mi). It is the #26 largest of Greece's 29 national parks. Parc national de la Grèce.
- Area
- 14 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- ATH · 25 km
Nearest airports to Schinias Marathon National Park
- 1Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International AirportATH25 kmstraight lineSpata-Artemida, Greece
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- 2 JSI123 kmstraight line
- 3 JMK141 kmstraight line
More about Schinias Marathon National Park
Schinias Marathon National Park is one of 29 national parks in Greece — parc national de la Grèce. It covers 14 km² (1,439 ha) — about 7.1 times the size of Monaco, making it the #26 largest national park in Greece (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 years ago — the first national parks in Greece date back to 1938. It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Schinias Marathon National Park
The closest airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), about 25 km away — around 32 minutes by car; alternatively Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI, 123 km). Other national parks within reach include Parnitha National Park (38 km²), Sounio National Park (35 km²), Parnassos National Park (35 km²) and Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park (54 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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