Maroneia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in ancient Thrace; archaeological site
About Maroneia
Maroneia was one of the wealthiest towns of ancient world along with nearby Abdera and Mesimvria. Nowadays it's a village appreciated for its surrounding beaches (Profitis Ilias, Alkyona, Mesi, Kageles and Molyvoti). The settlement of Maronia spreads over a vast area at the foot of Mount Ismaros. Several ancient monuments are excarved but others are still hidden throughout the olive groves and the mountainous landscapes of Ismaro. Maroneia was founded in the mid-7th century BC on the slopes of Ismaros and soon developed into a prosperous and densely inhabited centre. Maroneia was close to the acient town of Ismaros, mentioned by Homer in theOdyssey. Some scholars identify Maroneia with his Ismaros. Homer has Odysseus plundering the city but sparing Maron, whom he identifies as a priest of
Top Attractions in Maroneia
Explore the best things to see and do in Maroneia:
- ★Acropolis of Petrota
- ★Ancient Theatre
- ★Cave of Maronia
- ★Gate of Hadrian
- ★Maronia castle ruins
- ★Megalithic gate of ancient Ismara
- ★Mesimvria archaeological site
- ★Swimming
Where to Eat in Maroneia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Fish Tavern "Gianna and Roula"
- 🍴Maronia Central Square
- 🍴Stratos Tavern
Where to Stay in Maroneia
- 🏨Dioni Hotel
- 🏨Ismaros Hotel
- 🏨King Maron Beach Hotel
- 🏨Kryoneri Campsite
Maroneia Travel Guide Sections
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