Some places have it all; their beauty easy on the soul, as well as the eye.

Sounio, described by Homer as the “Sacred Cape of the Athenians”, is one such place. While the Temple of Poseidon looks majestically out into the blue Aegean, the light plays games with the landscape, forever changing its mood and perspective. It has moved travellers and poets throughout the centuries; Lord Byron famously carving his name into the stone!

With Sounio as its masterpiece, the entire Athens Riviera brings a wealth of cultural discovery; an inseparable part of the experience. Drama, art, music, dance, open-air cinema, both contemporary and traditional, find their own unique space for expression where the land meets the sea.

From historical landmarks to iconic cultural centres and modern creative enterprise, every single part of our coastline invites you to discover new facets of Athens.