SUNSET AT CAPE SOUNION IN GREECE

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Day 12: Meteora - Sunset at Cape Sounion or Sunion in Greece - Port of Piraeus

Today we have a most complete day before enjoying a sunset at Cape Sounion in Greece, which we are sure, will be the perfect farewell to the route we have made through the continental zone on this trip to Greece in 32 days.
But before and considering that the journey to Piraeus will take us approximately four hours, we decided to say goodbye to these last days, which have led us to visit the Meteora Monasteries and discover one of the essential places to see in Greece.

So for the last time and after having breakfast at the Hotel Doupiani House, our accommodation in Kastraki these days, we loaded the car with our luggage and returned to that stretch of road of no more than 7 kilometers, which has given us so many surprises and which has allowed us to know all the places to see in Meteora most important.

Meteora Road

As we mentioned in the previous posts, in which we speak more Meteora, this panoramic road is undoubtedly the best way to know this incredible place, which after 3 days, has become one of our Greece's favorite places for free, which we are sure, we will never forget.

Meteora monasteries

Panoramic of Meteora

Although our idea is to make only the route on the road without stopping, as we expected, this is impossible and we stop again in each and every one of the points from which we have views of the 6 monasteries that can be visited, perhaps in an attempt to take us one last memory, both in the form of a photo and in our retinas, something that we get again, making multiple stops, including a couple of coffees that we enjoy in one of the viewpoints, again, in front of views that seem taken from a movie.

Meteora monasteries

And so they give us about 12 noon when we decided to start the journey, leaving the moment of food for when we make a stop halfway and thus also take the opportunity to stretch our legs and make the journey less heavy.
Although the journey from Meteora to Athens or Piraeus can be done by local roads, we decided to take the highway just as we did the day we arrived after visiting the Oracle of Delphi, paying at the end 7 tolls on the road, for 19.40 Euros in total and a full tank of gasoline for 50 euros.

A few minutes past 1:30 when we decided to stop to eat at the same place where we were the other day, which is a fairly large restaurant where many buses stop and where we ordered a couple of fish dishes, which by the way are great, with potatoes for 22 euros, taking the surprise that the cashier remembers us and makes a reduction of three euros, in the total of the account, thus saving us coffees.
There are a few minutes to 2:30 when we continue our way to Cabo Sounion, passing by the Port of Piraeus, which is where we will stay tonight, to begin tomorrow the second stage of this trip, which will take us to Mykonos.
Although initially Cabo Sounion was not on our list of essentials, we have to say that it was thanks to Instagram, that we ended up including this stop, since there were not a few followers who recommended us to watch the sunset from there, something that after the experience, We can only thank and recommend, since it is one of the most incredible sunsets we have been lucky to live.

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We arrive when it is six in the afternoon at Cabo Sounion, after 6 hours of travel, including a stop to eat, and we decide that before going to the archaeological site, where the Temple of Poseidon is, it is best to go to dinner at a small restaurant, the Taverna Elias Fish, which is next to the sea and is the second most recommended in the area, where we ordered a plate of grilled octopus, squid, spicy cheese entree water and beer for 31 euros, which we have to say that although they are not the best we have eaten, the location is incredible, both for being next to the sea and for the views of the Temple of Apollo, so it is more than recommended if you want to make a stop in this area .

Dinner at the Elias Fish Taverna

It is 7:30 in the afternoon, just over an hour from the time of sunset, when we go to the parking lot of the archaeological site of Cabo Sunión, where we park for free right at the entrance and access to what will become one of the most incredible places in the world, from which we have been lucky to enjoy a sunset.

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Tips for watching the sunset at Cape Sounion

- Keep in mind that just to some of the tourist places in Athens, such as the viewpoints, Cabo Sounion is one of the most recommended places in the area to watch the sunset and that over the years, it has become one of the things to do in Athens, despite the distance that separates them.
- Whether you come to visit the archaeological site during the day, as if you come to see the sunset in Cabo Sounion, if you come by rental car, there are several parkings in the area, so you will not have problems to leave the car so free Even if they are complete, you can leave the car on the side of the road, always in a way that does not disturb other vehicles.
- The ticket price is 8 euros per person and can be paid by card.
- The schedule of Cabo Sounio is from 9 in the morning until sunset, but if you come in winter it is better to consult it, since the schedules are reduced.
- The archaeological site is quite small, so it is visited in less than half an hour, although it is really advisable to come about an hour before sunset, as we said before, to enjoy a unique sunset.

Sunset at Cape Sounion

- We have to confess that we would never have imagined being able to enjoy a sunset like this. The scenery is really spectacular and the vision of the Temple of Poseidon, with the horizon behind and the sun's fall, is one of the most incredible images we have ever seen.
- Although you can visit it and enjoy the sunset at Cape Sounion in Greece for free without problems, if you do not want to rent a car, you are staying in Athens and want to know more about the place, a good option is to book this Excursion to Cabo Sunión.

Sunset at Cape Sounion

What to see at Cape Sounion

The Temple of Poseidon is located on a ledge, 70 meters high above the sea, leaving us with a protagonist vision of the temple and a truly spectacular image at any time of the day, but impressive during sunset, at which time the colors they stain the sky with oranges and reds, creating a palette that looks like it is taken from a painting.
As we mentioned earlier the archaeological site is quite small, so it is visited quickly, being of special interest the Temple of Poseidon, in which you can see the 16 Doric columns that are currently maintained.

Sunset at Cape Sounion

After an impressive sunset, it is 9 pm when we leave Cabo Sounion, heading to Hotel Anemoni, our accommodation in Piraeus tonight, from where tomorrow we will depart to Mykonos, one of the best Greek islands.
After 80 kilometers of travel and practically 2 hours, since we crossed with a good caravan to enter Piraeus, we arrived at the hotel when several minutes past 11 at night, after parking the car in the private parking and make a quick check in, fall like children in a dream in which the images of the sunset in Cabo Sunión, take on special prominence ...

Day route to watch the sunset at Cape Sounion in Greece

Today's route has taken us from the Meteora Monasteries to Athens, to enjoy an incredible sunset at Cape Sounion and then go to Piraeus, where we will stay tonight.

Day 13: Piraeus Port - How to go from Athens to Mykonos