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Temple of Poseidon, Sounion
Day trip
About Temple of Poseidon, Sounion
A marble temple on a clifftop at the tip of Attica, one of the most spectacular sunset spots in Greece. About an hour and a half from the centre along the coast. Cape Sounion, at the southern tip of Attica, is crowned by the Temple of Poseidon, famous for its sunsets over the Aegean, about 70 km from Athens. Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the midday heat and the crowds, and buy tickets for state sites online at hhticket.gr to skip the queue.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Temple of Poseidon, Sounion before you go.