Temple of Poseidon — Attraction in Municipality of Lavreotiki

The Temple of Poseidon is a place you simply must visit when you’re in the area around Athens. Compared to the crowded and noisy Acropolis, the temples on the Cape Sounion peninsula are a true paradise for introverts and for anyone seeking peace and harmony. The entire archaeological site is absolutely breathtaking.

Tickets aren’t cheap (€20 per person in high season / €10 per person in low season – children go free), but it’s DEFINITELY worth the visit. Parking and toilets are free, and there’s also a small shop. The pedestrian paths are safe and easy to walk – unfortunately, the prices in the shop are too high, which is a shame, because the items are interesting. It seems they’d rather sell something once a week than actually start making regular profit.

The site clearly needs more funding, but it’s still incredibly beautiful. It’s just begging for a museum to be opened in the building below the temples – today it’s a large restaurant, but in my opinion, even just from the scattered pieces of pottery and marble lying around, you could create a wonderful exhibition. If I were offered such a project, I’d pack my bags tomorrow and start setting up the display 😊 It’s such a stunning place!

Modern Greeks can only envy their ancient ancestors. I have the impression (and this is my sixth trip to Greece) that the peak of this country’s development was more than 2,000 years ago – and that’s truly sad! Life today seems focused on living off the glory of the past (take a look at the visualization of Sounion from the past shown in one of the pictures), combined with the beauty of nature – what a pity.

I strongly recommend visiting this site, founded over 2,400 years ago. When you’re there, take a moment to contemplate the beauty of the place – sit on a stone near the temple like Byron did during his journey, and just relax.

Someone wrote that it only takes 15 minutes to see – that’s nonsense! Wandering around the peninsula will easily take hours. I spent two hours there, breathless, running around the temple, hopping from hill to hill, admiring ancient walls, the foundations of long-gone buildings, and most of all, the breathtaking views of the bays surrounding Sounion. It’s an unforgettable experience!

An absolutely...

An absolutely stunning location — the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio is one of those places that truly takes your breath away. Set high on the cliff overlooking the endless blue of the Aegean Sea, with the sun and sky merging into a perfect backdrop, it’s easy to understand why the ancient Greeks chose this spot to honour the god of the sea. The temple itself, standing proudly for centuries, radiates a timeless energy and beauty.

The walk up to the site is pleasant — a bit uphill but nothing difficult — and the panoramic views make every step worth it. Watching the sunlight hit the marble columns as the sea sparkles below is unforgettable.

Parking can be a bit tricky, especially during busy times, so arriving early helps. The only downside is the entrance fee — at €20, it feels steep compared with other archaeological sites in Greece and Athens. Still, the overall experience and sheer beauty of the place more than make up for it.

A must-visit for anyone exploring Attica — history, nature, and mythology all blending perfectly in one...

A very relaxed, chill day out from Athens.

Took the KTEL bus from Athens at 10.30am, arrived just after midday. Returned to Athens on the 5.30pm KTEL bus. Return ticket 12.5 Euros. The drive itself is a beautiful journey along the Greek coast - you’ll be staring out the window the whole way.

There’s not much around the temple; just a small restaurant and a few walking paths. Nonetheless, it’s a very beautiful area.

The temple itself costs 5 Euros to enter in the winter months (10 Euros during summer months I believe). I spent about 45 minutes in the temple area, and spent 4 hours walking around the coast, snacking and sipping wine from the nearby restaurant. The restaurant is a little pricey (5 Euros for wine/beer/coffee and 8-15 for a meal), but nothing outrageous. All in all, it was a very welcome chill day after a week of hardcore walking.

During the time I went, there were only two return buses; one that went back at 1:45pm, another than went back at 5:30pm - so you either stay for 1 hour or 5 hours (if taking public...