Cape Sounion
Romantic sunsets blessed by Poseidon
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poseidons temple in cape sounion sits on a bluff overlooking the aegian sea. it is a quick 1-1.5 hour trip from athens depending on traffic and point of origin. the trip hugs the coast and the panorama is truly special. there are several spots along the way to stop for a quick dip into the sea. the temple site is small as compared to delphi or the acropolis. a very good restaurant sits at the base of the temple serving appetizers,drinks and full meals. if you can ,plan the trip around sunset to really appreciate the beauty of this great greek temple.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 22 2008
36 euro. The bus takes you alongside the sea. The drive is very beautiful. The site of the Temple is peaceful. 3 hours of driving to and from and 1 hour at the site.
Reviewed by: dr w from on Sep 28 2007
While in Athens, the crowded population and congestion made travel difficult; especially by rental car. The bus system is difficult to know which to get on and where to get off or even the general direction you are heading. The trains are much less complicated and really much easier to use. Cape Sounion offered us the chance to drive the eastern shore with very scenic views. Once you hit Cape Sounion, it is very easy to find the ruins of the Poseidon Temple. No traffic, congestion or difficulty. Plus you can find a great beach along to way to do a little sun-bathing.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 18 2007
This place is a great place to visit each year it'll draw you back.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 30 2006
Sounion is so beautiful. It is very different from Athens. Be sure to visit the Temple of Poseidon while you're up here. Also, if you're ok with paying for sitting on a beach chair, be my guest. Otherwise, be careful: the locals are friendly, but if you're caught on a beach chair, you're paying at least 8 euros for it!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 21 2006
Cape Sounion is an excellent and easy trip from Athens centre. The buses leave every hour or so from Athens (all the guide books give details of the departure point) and the journey takes about 1.5 hours. The terminus at Cape Sounion is at the Temple - couldn't be easier.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 14 2006
Romantic sunsets blessed by Poseidon
Back to Cape Sounion
poseidons temple in cape sounion sits on a bluff overlooking the aegian sea. it is a quick 1-1.5 hour trip from athens depending on traffic and point of origin. the trip hugs the coast and the panorama is truly special. there are several spots along the way to stop for a quick dip into the sea. the temple site is small as compared to delphi or the acropolis. a very good restaurant sits at the base of the temple serving appetizers,drinks and full meals. if you can ,plan the trip around sunset to really appreciate the beauty of this great greek temple.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 22 2008
36 euro. The bus takes you alongside the sea. The drive is very beautiful. The site of the Temple is peaceful. 3 hours of driving to and from and 1 hour at the site.
Reviewed by: dr w from on Sep 28 2007
While in Athens, the crowded population and congestion made travel difficult; especially by rental car. The bus system is difficult to know which to get on and where to get off or even the general direction you are heading. The trains are much less complicated and really much easier to use. Cape Sounion offered us the chance to drive the eastern shore with very scenic views. Once you hit Cape Sounion, it is very easy to find the ruins of the Poseidon Temple. No traffic, congestion or difficulty. Plus you can find a great beach along to way to do a little sun-bathing.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 18 2007
This place is a great place to visit each year it'll draw you back.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 30 2006
Sounion is so beautiful. It is very different from Athens. Be sure to visit the Temple of Poseidon while you're up here. Also, if you're ok with paying for sitting on a beach chair, be my guest. Otherwise, be careful: the locals are friendly, but if you're caught on a beach chair, you're paying at least 8 euros for it!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 21 2006
Cape Sounion is an excellent and easy trip from Athens centre. The buses leave every hour or so from Athens (all the guide books give details of the departure point) and the journey takes about 1.5 hours. The terminus at Cape Sounion is at the Temple - couldn't be easier.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 14 2006
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