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Sounio Travel Guide: 85 reviews and 391 photos

The Temple of Posidon god of the Sea

Besides Vouliagmeni Lake, my second most favourite place to visit, Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring, is the Temple of Posidonos at Sounion. This magnificent photo was taken at sunset on April 2, 2005. The wind was blowing and the body was chilled to the bones! But, the sunset was perfect. You are not allowed to go onto the marble monument, but somehow this one time, no guards were around. It was too cold for them to pursue the perpetrators. We quickly seized the chance for a perfect photo opportunity. The gods will forgive us, especially since no 'names were carved into the ancient columns,' as were so done in the days of Lord Byron's visit and whose name still glares at us from one of the sacred pillars above!

Posidonos Sunset

Go here just before sunset for spectacular photos, such as this one taken in the chill of an early spring day.

Another Sunion Sunset

The sun always sets in the East

This was taken looking Eastward from the Temple of Posidonos. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes when climbing up any of the ancient monuments in Greece:):)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great Photo ops, rugged scenery, Historical Significance
Cons:narrow, curving roads
In a nutshell:So Symbolic of Greece, that it musn't be missed!

Last visit to Sounio: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Oct 26, 2005
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dplesko Feb 15, 2012 at 7:44 AM

Hello from Zagreb. Nice page. Damir
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starship Sep 12, 2011 at 9:20 AM

We visited the Temple of Posidon this past May and what a view!! A chill wind was gusting but it was beautiful. Never did locate Byron's mark on the column unfortunately. Thank heaven we didn't see any snakes!!
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Martin_S. May 1, 2011 at 12:06 AM

This was one of my favorite spots in Greece. Now we will venture up north and see what there is to see. ^O^ Martin
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hunterV Jan 29, 2011 at 2:03 AM

Hello, Janet! Thanks for your interesting page! Long live Greece! ><><><><
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travelgourmet Dec 13, 2010 at 1:50 AM

Yasou Janet, I missed this beautiful part of Greece and the Temple of Posidon. Saw the video and feel sick over the way some don't care about others and the destruction they cause to the landscape. Take care, Larry
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Greggor58 Aug 27, 2010 at 6:16 PM

Wonderful photos Janet..all in all a really interesting page..I think I visited Sounio in the Seventies, I remember one of the beaches below the Temple..I had no idea there were poisonous snakes in Greece.TERRIFIC looking food at the Merida...yum!!
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angiebabe Jun 1, 2009 at 1:45 PM

hi found another pg I had better come back to see properly!Have a great time back in the US and doing all those back home things!Yes Im due a trip back to the US but dont know when-I keep forfeiting a package Ive got so I should just go!
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lynnehamman Apr 26, 2009 at 3:18 AM

Janet- every time I read another of your pages I want to do a Shirley Valentine.And you are right-that photo of Poseidon Temple is magnificent.So too are the wildflowers. Thanks
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volopolo Oct 9, 2008 at 11:31 AM

Nice pictures and tips!
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ranger49 Aug 17, 2008 at 4:29 AM

I was at Sounio in 1978 - thinking of Byron - heartbreaking news from Legreno. Same thing all over Spain... Almería Warnings Or Dangers Tips by ranger49