NEA Makri is a small Greek town in the North-Eastern part of Attica 32 km from Athens. It is located in the district of Marathon valley, where in 490 BC, during the Greco-Persian wars took place the famous battle of Marathon. It is near the city Marathon and the port of Rafina (one of the largest ports in Attica). To the West rise the mountains of Penteli, known for its marble. From the coast, washed by the waters of the Gulf of Euboea, offers stunning views of one of the largest Greek Islands Evia.

This area was once called Eesti, but after the Asia minor catastrophe (Greek military campaign in Asia minor in 1922 and the subsequent repatriation of Greeks from the town of Makri, it was renamed in NEA Makri (New Makri). In 2011, the local administration was reorganized and became the administrative unit of the municipality of Marathon.

Behind the town rises mount Ammon. At its foot lies the monastery of the Annunciation of the blessed virgin Mary, better known among the Greek Orthodox monastery St. Ephrem, one of the most revered saints in Hellas. In this monastery and the relics of St. Ephraim. Also on the territory of the monastery are the Holy spring and the tree, which, according to tradition, was martyred monk Ephraim.

The town of Neo Makri is buried in verdure. Gorgeous sandy beaches and crystal clear water is an essential attribute of local places. Along the coastline there are comfortable hotels, and an abundance of restaurants, bars and discos provide entertainment for active tourists. Here is a picturesque small port for fishing boats. For nature lovers there is an organized camping.

Its close proximity to Athens will allow travelers to visit and sights of the capital and visiting the port Rafina, you can enjoy a walk on a yacht.