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Sounio - Athens Info Guide The peninsula of Sounio (old name: Sounion) was inhabited from the prehistoric period. The sanctuary of Sounio, with its strong fortress, was directly connected with the metal-bearing region of Lavreotiki. Sounio not only is famous for it sanctuaries but also for its fantastic sunsets. www.athensinfoguide.com /excsounio.htm   (767 words)

Greece Tour Trip : Half day tours - Cape Sounio tour Sounio was believed to be the home of the god of the sea, Poseidon. The area is known as "Lavrio" and it is one of the richest in metals and minerals. The sunrise seen from Cape Sounio became famous as it was shown in the "Millenium World TV Show 2000". www.tourtripgreece.gr /tours_trips/half_day/sounio.php   (202 words)

Lisa Sounio Brand and design expert Lisa Sounio (MSc, Econ., IDBM) is the CEO of Sonay Ltd. Sounio has gained her international experience working on three different continents. Sounio also writes media columns, gives lectures and teaches marketing in the University of Art & Design Helsinki. www.lisasounio.com   (211 words)

Odyssail - A regatta through the history of the Mediterranean Civilization.   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Sixty-nine kilometres (43 miles) east of Athens, crowning Cape Sounio is a towering promontory which dominates the landscape for miles around. The Apollo Coast, a highly developed tourist area stretching from Piraeus to Cape Sounio, is dotted with exclusive resorts such as Glifada (17km/11 miles from Athens) and Vouliagmeni (24km/15 miles from Athens), offering marinas, well-kept beaches, modern hotel complexes, seafood tavernas and luxury-class restaurants and nightclubs. North of Cape Sounio lies Rafina, Athens’ second port, with ferry connections to Euboea and some of the Greek Islands. www.odyssail.info /2004/sounio.htm   (130 words)

Gate to Greece: Sanctuary of Athena Sounias, Cape Sounio   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Gate to Greece: Sanctuary of Athena Sounias, Cape Sounio Sounio is famous for the temple of Poseidon, but the Athenians constructed also a temple dedicated to Athena. As the Greek myth goes, these two deities competed each other for the position of the patron of Athens; Athena won for her gift of olives to Attica. www.mesogeia.net /trip/sounio/athenatemple_en.html   (320 words)

Sounio A sign of approaching safe harbor for sailors who navigated towards Athens and a sign of farewell for departing ones, the temple of Poseidon has stood silently for thousands of years as a reminder of respect for mighty Poseidon and his capricious ocean. Cape Sounio has been recognized since prehistoric times as a special place of worship, and was an important sanctuary during the Greek Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. The location of cape Sounio at the tip of Attica rendered it as a location of strategic military importance, and thus it was fortified with a mighty wall and guarded constantly by a garrison which ensured that the shipping lanes to Athens remained open. www.greeklandscapes.com /greece/sounio.html   (459 words)

Grecotel Cape Sounio is an elegant business hotel - great for conferences, events and incentive needs Grecotel Cape Sounio is a luxury business hotel in Athens - the ideal place for your meetings, conferences, corporate events or group holidays. Like the Temple of Poseidon – which can be admired from all the guest rooms – this new property captures the essence of Greece, with its outlook of the brilliant blue of the Aegean sea and sky, the deep green of the pines and the ochre-coloured rocky terrain. Set amphitheatrically on this 20-acre forested estate at the edge of Sounio National Park, Grecotel Cape Sounio has 154 bungalows, cabanas and villas, with private gardens and pools, overlooking the cliffs. www.ghotw.com /hotel/corporate/grecotel-cape-sounio.htm   (827 words)

Cape Sounio tour Cape Sounio has been recognized since prehistoric times as a special place of worship, and was an important sanctuary during the Greek Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. There are two sanctuaries present on the cape: the sanctuary of Poseidon and the sanctuary of Athena; two gods that were held in high esteem by the ancient Athenians. The location of cape Sounio at the tip of Attica rendered it as a location of strategic military importance, and thus it was fortified with a mighty wall and guarded constantly by a garrison which ensured that the shipping lanes to Athens remained open. www.hopin.com /tours/9.htm   (481 words)

Grecotel Cape Sounio - Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide At the edge of a national park opposite the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio. Guests celebrate the moment at Greece’s Cape of Myth, where the wonders of ancient Greece embrace the glorious sea, drawing it towards a cosmopolitan coastline dotted with lavish villas. This is Cape Sounio — not just a resort, but a total experience. www.preferredhotels.com /values/hotel_descr.asp?id=55576   (227 words)

Cape Sounio - Attica | Cape Sounio hotel reviews - Travel Intelligence   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The Grecotel Cape Sounio is a unique resort in one of the world’s most celebrated archaeological sites. Grecotel Cape Sounio is more than just a resort, it is an experience. Set amphitheatrically on a 75-acre estate on the edge of Sounio National Park, Grecotel Cape Sounio has154 bungalows with private gardens (many with private pools). www.travelintelligence.net /wsd/hotels/htls_5122_Cape_Sounio_Middle_Greece_Mainland_review.html   (166 words)

Cape Sounio luxury hotels in Europe with luxury travel resort specialist Roxton Bailey Robinson   (Site not responding. Last check: ) More an experience than a resort, the fabulous new Grecotel Cape Sounio, on the Greek mainland near Athens lies beneath the imposing silhouette of Poseidon’s Temple, one of the world’s most celebrated architectural sites, in the sophisticated locale of Cape Sounio after which it takes its name. Set in a classically beautiful landscape of fragrant Mediterranean pines and centuries old olive trees, punctuated with exotic accents such as an avenue of palm trees lining the pool terrace, Cape Sounio is as visually striking as it is effortlessly elegant. From romantic spa bungalows with double Jacuzzis to family bungalows, these superb residences are decorated in a palette inspired by the glorious setting and highlighted with touches such as weathered bronze doors and Indian Ocean snowfish surfaces. www.rbrww.com /locations/626   (404 words)

Focus on Travel News Grecotel Cape Sounio - 5* - Sounio, Athens The Grecotel Cape Sounio opens in 2004 to become a unique resort in one of the world's most celebrated archaeological sites. Set amphitheatrically on a 20-acre estate on the edge of Sounio National Park, Grecotel Cape Sounio has 145 bungalows with private gardens (many with private pools). www.ftnnews.com /wacc41.htm   (605 words)

Piraeus, Cape Sounio, Ossios Loukas, Delphi and Mount Parnassus - TravelPuppy.com Piraeus, Cape Sounio, Ossios Loukas, Delphi and Mount Parnassus - TravelPuppy.com The Apollo Coast, a highly urbanized tourist area stretching from Piraeus to Cape Sounio, is dotted with exclusive resorts such as Glifada (17km/11 miles from Athens) and Vouliagmeni (24km/15 miles from Athens), offering marinas, well-kept beaches, modern hotel complexes, seafood taverns and luxury-class restaurants and nightclubs. North of Cape Sounio is Rafina, Athens’ second port, with ferry connections to Euboea and some of the Greek Islands. travelpuppy.com /gibraltar/piraeus.htm   (632 words)

HIDEAWAYS | Grecotel Cape Sounio | Greece | Sounio | Description Cape Sounio was also one of their elect resting places, as evidenced by the imposing presence of the renowned Temple of Poseidon high above the Saronic Gulf. Inspired by the ever-vibrant Hellenic tradition, the architectural style of the Cape Sounio emulates a classical amphitheatre. The 154 bungalows, suites and villas with terracotta-coloured exteriors blend in perfectly with the magnificent landscaped gardens, accented by gnarled olive trees and pine trees providing welcome shade. www.hideaways.de /go/e~58/2.php   (340 words)

Gate to Greece: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio Gate to Greece: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio The temple stands on the Cape Sounio, 70 km from Athens. The photo left is not really good as it was taken from the bus, but it shows well the particular position of the temple. www.mesogeia.net /trip/sounio/poseidontemple_en.html   (354 words)

Grecotel Cape Sounio Athens - Cape Sounio - online hotel reservations The Cape Sounio is a resort built amphitheatrically on a rock at the end of a National Park and within an archeological site dating back to the Ancient times. In complete harmony with the environment the Cape Sounio hotel is an extention of the rules nature and antiquity has imposed on the area. The Cape Sounio stands opposite the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio in the Southeast side of the mainland. www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=293090   (786 words)

Cape Sounio Paul picks me up at 8am for our pre-arranged tour to Cape Sounio to see the Temple of Poseidon. Along the way, we drive along the coastal road through Glyfadha (close to Athens), Vouliagmeni (posh resorts), as well as Lagonisi and Andvissos (both beachfront towns). Coastal road to Sounio and bay, close to Athens joetourist.ca /Greece/Sounio.htm   (366 words)

HIDEAWAYS | Grecotel Cape Sounio | Greece | Sounio | Welcome In the very south of the Attic mainland, only 67 km from the great metropolis of Athens, a small strip of land projects into the Saronic Sea: Cape Sounio. On its rocks, 60 m above the wave of the Aegean, the ruins of the famous Temple of Poseidon have nurtured Greek mythology for some two and a half millennia. The irresistible aura of this great centre of cult worship can also be experienced by the guests of the newly-opened Grecotel Cape Sounio on a daily basis, as the hotel is located directly opposite the temple grounds. www.hideaways.de /go/e~58/1.php   (114 words)

A Beautiful 4 Story Luxuty Villa in Sounio Athens :: Gowealthy.com ref0534 - A beautiful 4 storey Villa (3 floors and 1 attic) built on a solid marble hillside opposite the sea in Sounio Lavrio, about an hour drive out of Athens. Near the legendary and beautiful ruins of the temple of Poseidon, area known for its amazing sun rises and sun sets, Close to shops, kiosks, near by taverna's, beach is literally across the road (40-50meters) and breathtaking views of the ocean. The building plot is 730m², of which 340m² is the house, and the rest are garden areas. www.gowealthy.com /realestate/listing/property/1273/index.asp   (109 words)

Sounion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The cape of Sounion or Sounio, in Latin known as Sunium (in ancient Greek Σούνιον) is located 65 kilometres south-east of Athens, in Attica. In ancient times, the promontory there was used to sight ships approaching Athens well before they would arrive. The English poet Lord Byron carved his name onto one of the columns. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sounion   (299 words)

Discount Rates | Grecotel Cape Sounio Hotel | Athens Greece Hotels Grecotel Cape Sounio is More Than a Resort- It is an Experience. Set Amphitheatrically On a 20-Acre Estate in a Pine Forest At the Edge of the Sounio National Park Grecotel Cape Sounio Has Bungalows With Private Gardens and Pools Overlooking the Cliffs. The Cape Sounio Stands Opposite To the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio-the Southeast Side of the Mainland. hotels.indo.com /europe/GR/athens/11304973.html   (312 words)

Sounio, Greece : Sounio Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: ) To find discounts and online reservations in Sounio, Greece, use our search form to check availability. D-Hotels.com is an internet only reservations site that features Sounio hotels, hotel rates and Sounio reservations through TravelNow incorporating hotels.com discounts. We receive a small travel agent commission for marketing Sounio hotels if you make a reservation. www.d-hotels.com /gr_sounio.html   (106 words)

Cape Sounio tour, Temple of Poseidon, God of the sea Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). The precipice is a sheer 197- foot drop to the sea. Ancient Greeks believed that Sounio was the house of Poseidon, the greece-private.com /land_tour_sounion.htm   (351 words)

Grecotel Cape Sounio, Sounio-Attica - Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Grecotel Cape Sounio is more than just a resort, it is an experience. Set amphitheatrically on a 75-acre estate on the edge of Sounio National Park, Grecotel Cape Sounio has 154 bungalows with private gardens (many with private pools). Imagine enjoying the Gods’ nectar and ambrosia on the restaurant terrace, ambling down the path to the beaches, submitting to a relaxing massage in the Elixir Spa – all within 38 kms of Athens International airport and 67 kms from the Acropolis in Athens! www.grecotel.com /athens-sounio/cape-sounio/welcome_89.htm   (161 words)

athens coast hotels greece hotel aegeon in sounion sounio egeon The dominant elements of the room interior are marble, wood, and copper, creating an atmosphere of elegance and warmth. All 45 rooms claim a superb sea view and a private balcony to marvel the world-renowned Cape Sounio sunset. Most furniture is handmade in stylish design, while the bathroom is fitted out in marble. www.greecead.com /gadhome/athens_coast_sounion_aegeon.html   (567 words)

Sounio Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com Home » Travel Guides » Europe » Greece » Prefecture of Attica »; Sounio » Things To Do Sounio Travel Guide Reviews and photos of Sounio attractions posted by real travelers and locals. Website below has some useful info on Sounio and Greece generally including a road map. www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Greece/Prefecture_of_Attica/Sounio-423476/Things_To_Do-Sounio-BR-2.html   (655 words)

Grecotel Cape Sounio - Sounio, Attica, Greece - Greece Luxury Hotels Athens Greece Luxury Hotel Reviews Overlooking Sounion, Temple of Poseidon, on the edge of a National Park, Grecotel Cape Sounio is blessed with stunning views and a peaceful location beside the Aegean Sea. Whether you choose a villa or a bungalow with view to the temple of Poseidon and the sea or a bungalow with garden view, you can be sure that your stay will be memorable. Live in absolute luxury choosing a villa or a “Sounio Villa” or a bungalow with a private pool. www.luxurytravelmagazine.com /store/pdetails6384.php   (279 words)

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