The notebook of Riviera athénienne et cap Sounion
Look further than the horizon line.
Southern Littoral of Attica, with beaches, coves, marina of Vouliagmeni, coastal roads and temple of Poseidon facing the Aegean Sea.
At your own pace
Identity summary
1 to 3 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Riviera athénienne et cap Sounion
Southern Littoral of Attica, with beaches, coves, marina of Vouliagmeni, coastal roads and temple of Poseidon facing the Aegean Sea.
To understand what Athenian Riviera and Cape Sounion is, you must look to Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon and Vouliagmeni. These places give you the opportunity to see a territory marked by coastline, heritage and natural spaces and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 1 to 3 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be expected: sun and little shade and beaches very much requested in summer. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Cape Sounion
- Poséidon Temple
- Vouliagmeni
- Anavyssos
- Coastal roads
Before you choose
- Car or tour useful
- Sun and little shade
- High demand beaches in summer
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Kéa
Kea is one of the closest Cyclades to Attica, with a landscape of terraces, oaks, coves and villages retreating from the sea. From the Athenian Riviera, it offers a fast island escape but less spectacular than Santorini, more oriented towards walking, discreet beaches and Greek weekends.
Remarkable location
Britannic
The Britannic, twin of the Titanic, lies off Kea after his shipwreck in the Aegean Sea. It is not a classic visit since the Riviera athénienne : the place speaks especially to those passionate about maritime history and technical divers, because the wreck remains a deep site, demanding and strictly framed.
Coast
Cap Sounion
Cape Sounion closes the coastal road of Attica by a rocky promontory facing the Aegean Sea. The landscape combines cliffs, coves and distant islands; at the end of the day, the light gives the columns of the temple of Poseidon a particularly clear presence.
Town or village
Temple de Poséidon
The temple of Poseidon stands at the edge of Cape Sounion, with its clear columns cut off on the Aegean Sea. The visit is as close to the monument as it is to its position: wind, sea horizon, islands far away and sunset make up one of the most legible ancient landscapes near Athens.
Practical tips
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