Cycling part of east Attica coast to Marathonas (GREECE)
The route is approximately 72km, took the metro to station "Pallini", cycled towards the sea, from Rafina to Nea Makri following the coast, then to Schinias Olympic Rowing center. From there inland through the mountains to Marathonas village and further more inland to Marathonas lake and dam. Finally a few more mountains to go down to Kifisia and take the train back home. The altitude gain was not bad, mostly downhill for the 1st 20km, then flat for another 20km, uphill for the next 20km with 400m. gain and the last 12km a few ups and downs. It was mostly the heat of 40 degrees Celsius which melted everything :) Reaching the sea from the inland road I was situated north of Rafina and this was the 1st beach I saw, placed between a bar named "Cavos" and a greek eatery taverna named "Argyri Akti" After having a short rest had to keep on going A bit further there was a beautiful marina with another small beach ...