Cape Sounio
Found along the coastal road at the southeastern tip of the Attica prefecture, Cape Sounion is a popular destination, especially for small escapes from the city of Athens. While at Sounio you can visit the remnants of the Temple of Poseidon, watch the sunsets on the Saronic Gulf that can be quite breathtaking and also access stunning beaches with crystal clear waters along the route from Athens. Many daily excursions are organized to Cape Sounion from the centre of Athens. It is considered among the sites you should definitely visit if you come to Athens.
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The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. A Doric temple, it overlooks the sea at the end of Cape Sounion, at a height of almost 60 metres (200 ft).
Perfect holiday means spending the day by the beach, splashing around with your loved ones in crystal clear waters and feeling the rythm of the Greek summer as you dance barefoot on the sand under the moonlight.
The beaches of Sounio are hard to beat. The star is Kape Beach. Thanks to its white sand, turquoise sea and tall, rugged cliffs it feels more like one of the Ionian islands than the humble Athenian coast that it is. The beaches itself are unorganized but there is a canteen at the top of the cliffs for some simple refreshments.