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Sanctuary of Athena at Sounion – Sunset at the Beach loop from Temple of Poseidon

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Greece
East Attica

Sanctuary of Athena at Sounion – Sunset at the Beach loop from Temple of Poseidon

Moderate

2.0

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29

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Sanctuary of Athena at Sounion – Sunset at the Beach loop from Temple of Poseidon

02:23

8.73km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Δρυμός Σουνίου

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

2.21 km

Ruined Church and Abandoned Mine Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Decay is everywhere you look. The church, in particular, is a striking example of this lost place. Please note that entry is officially prohibited.

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2

3.19 km

Sanctuary of Athena at Sounion

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately only a few things left.

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3

3.42 km

Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Highlight • Historical Site

Archaeological evidence indicates that Sounion was a sacred area as far back as the Bronze Age, but the temple visible in our day was built in the middle of the …

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4

3.61 km

This cafe serves Greek and Mediterranean cuisines. Naos Cafe-Restaurant guarantees you perfectly cooked greek salads, gyros and sandwiches. Try good ice cream. Choose delicious wine, you will hardly regret it. Visit this place and order great coffee.

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5

3.78 km

Temple of Poseidon

Highlight • Religious Site

Great view in the morning hours.

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6

4.83 km

Sunset at the Beach

Highlight • Beach

Paralia Souniou, Sounion Beach

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5.04 km

Acrogiali Fish Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

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8.73 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

2.27 km

1.58 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.96 km

1.07 km

935 m

330 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

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