Sunset at Cape Sounion

KTEL Buses to Sounion leave from the terminal at Mavromateon St (Alexandras Avenue end), but in winter they only run during weekends and often they leave the suite before the sunset, which defeats the purpose.

The Athens-Sounion ride along the Attica coast is one of the most scenic routes in Greece. Organised tours pick you up from your hotel but tend to take the fast modern highway inland past the international airport. If you go independently, drive also along the coast on the way there and come back the quick way inland. If you want to stay overnight, head for Sounion (there’s good swimming nearby).

Allow at least one hour to see the site itself. You can get an information booklet and a map at the ticket booth.

The archaeological site is open throughout the year and closes just after sunset. Most people watch it from just outside.

The site is accessible all year round, seven days a week. It closes just after sunset.

Any time of year will do – in fact a stormy, wintry Cape might be said to be more inspiring – but July and August draw massive crowds at sunset. Winter is absolutely fine for sunsets except that they occur earlier (5pm instead of 8pm).