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Half or One Day
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Cape Sounion tour
Leave
Athens for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords
a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. Passing through some of Athens most
beautiful suburbs (elegant areas of
Glyfada,
Vouliagmeni,
Varkiza) we arrive at
Cape
Sounion |
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Cape Sounio where you will visit the 5th century B.C. temple of Poseidon
with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a
clear day you can see at least seven islands).
The Doric columns of local marble have 16 flutings instead of the usual
34. The precipice is a sheer 197- foot drop to the sea.
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Ancient Greeks believed that Sounio was the house of Poseidon, the God of the Sea.
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Time for a swim
(if desired) in the crystal blue water of the
Aegean Sea or dine by the seaside in a small
picturesque harbor under the temple of Poseidon. From Sounion to Lavrion
(6 miles away) the road winds its way along the east
coast of
Cape Sounion.
The landscape is more
verdant than on the western side, villas and
hotels are dispersed among the pine and olive
trees above little beaches nestling in the creeks.
At Lavrion in ancient times there was an
abundance of silver mines. These mines helped
finance the development of Athens. In the
mountain at Lavrion many ancient
mining installations have been preserved and there are marble
quarries in the area of Agrileza, which supplied the material
for the temple of Poseidon.
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Today the Greeks still come and pay
homage to the divine nature of the Cape. Words cannot describe it. You
have to see it ... and don't miss one of the most breathtaking panoramic
sunset views in the world while having a drink or a variety of sea food,
somewhere by the sea.
On weekends (summer time) when there is a lot of traffic
five hours is not really enough if you want to swim and
have a relaxing lunch ,therefore I recommend 8 hours, if
you have the time...All the information & photos on this
website is updated continuously.
You can view our portfolio of
photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Cape%20Sounion
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Daily:
Approx.(5 to 8 hours)
Cape Sounion (Temple of Poseidon): Summer, daily, 9 a.m. to
8p.m.Winter, 8a.m to 5p.m. Last entry 30 min before
closing.
Entrance fee 5 Euro.
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Temple of
Poseidon - Splendid
view of the saronic Gulf - Swimming/Lunch
by the sea. -
Port of Lavrion
Closed on Holidays: January 1st., March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day
and Boxing Day. On Good Friday, the sites are open 12.00- 17.00 |
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