Marathias is a beautiful picturesque seaside resort in the south western coast of Corfu. Marathias is a Corfiot
corner with a great nature and a wonderful long sandy beach and crystal blue water which make Marathias one of the most beautiful beaches of Corfu. It is a blue Flag sandy beach, and is known as Santa Barbara and Maltas. But the official name is Marathias. The natural environment of Marathias has not haw not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes.
The fauna consists only of domestic animals. In the restaurants and tavernas of the place one can taste the local cuisine, feel and enjoy the traditional greek and corfiot atmosphere. Marathias is an extension of the southern part of Vitalades-Gardenos beach and of the northern part of Agios Georgios south + Issos + Chalikounas beaches.