It is located in the Marathon plains, NE of Athens, and is the most important ecosystem of Attica with a very attractive landscape.
It is based on a delicate water balance and expands in 13,84 km2 including its sea part.
Its comprised from:
- the Cone pine forest, one of the 3 remaining in Greece and only a few in whole Europe,
- the Great Marsh
- the Kinosoura Peninsula
- the Coast
- and the sea zone
a map of the park
It is a paradise for bird watchers, as here you can spot more than 223 species of birds, endemic and migratory, according to the field specialists.
6 observatories, scattered along the park, allows you to have a close look to the birds and enjoy their environment.
For more info in birdwatching in Greece check below:
http://www.greecebirdtours.com/