Cape Sounion

If you're visiting the capital of Greece, it's absolutely worth making a trip to Sounion. Cape of Sounion, is one of the most beautiful natural areas of Attica and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece.

It is located at the southern point of the Attica peninsula, overlooking the Aegean Sea, 69 Km far away from Athens

There are two temples on the Sounion peninsula. On the one hand, the Doric temple of Poseidon, stands very picturesque on the top of 60 meters high rock above the sea.

On the other, the temple of Athena Sounia was built in 470 B.C. on a low hill in Sounion, a short distance from the Temple of Poseidon, but very little ruins of the temple or the sanctuary, remains today.

The Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Nowadays, its ruins are perched on the headland, are surrounded on three sides by the Aegean Sea. The temple was made of 38 marble columns, was standing 20 feet high and was built between 444 and 440 B.C. with marble of Lavreotiki (south area of Attica).

Ancient sailors believed that storms resulted from Poseidon's wrath, and the temple served as a palace where they hoped to appease Poseidon and find favor.

Taking a cape Sounion tour is a great way to experience a unique sunset at the ruins of a majestic, ancient Greek temple, overlooking the Aegean Sea but also is the best reason to drive along the beautiful coastal road to see the amazing Athenian Riviera.

Your trip may continue, making unforgettable Greek memories in Lavrio city, where you can taste traditional food, ouzo or tsipouro meze at the local restaurants/taverns while enjoying the fantastic sea views!

On your way back to Athens, drive along the seaside, you will have an incredible view of the sea at sunset!

An Advice: Come to see the temple of Poseidon, not at weekends, before sunset or at sunset. You'll have a memorable, fascinating afternoon!!