Greece
Ancient Greece
Fly Over the Magical Ancient Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
A spectacular drone video showcasing the Temple of Poseidon captures the glory of the ancient monument situated on Cape Sounio.
Fashion
Fashion Show for Charity Dazzles Audience at Sounio's Temple of Poseidon
Internationally-acclaimed Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou and the organization "ELPIDA - Association of Friends of Children with Cancer" put on an impressive fashion show at Greece's Cape Sounio, under the shadow of the Temple of Poseidon, on Thursday evening.
This was...
Culture
Sounion Half Marathon at the Ancient Temple of Poseidon
A new half marathon race, the Poseidon Challenge, will be held for the first time on October 2 at the southest part of Attica, at Sounio Cape. The race will link the Temple of Poseidon with the ancient theatre...
Diaspora
First Underwater Dance-Visual Performance "Drops of Breath" at Cape Sounio
Greece will host the world’s first underwater dance-visual performance “Drops of Breath”, at Cape Sounio, on September 25th through the 27th.
The performance is an initiative of choreographers Sophie Bulbulyan and Apostolia Papadamaki in collaboration with Lia Haraki and a...
Art
Sounion, Athens: Panoramic Photograph Shot All Throughout the Day and Night
Greek photographer Chris Kotsiopoulos had a brilliant idea. For us, it takes only about 30 seconds to have a look at the picture and admire it. But Kotsiopoulos needed a little more time; 30 hours of continuing snapping in...
Greece
Turkish Frigate Reaches Cape Sounion
Yesterday afternoon, the Turkish frigate TCG Kemalreis (F-247) reached Cape Sounion and Kafireas, sailing in Greek national waters.
The frigate started its journey from the Eastern Mediterranean, went off Rhodes, Milos, and arrived almost 15 miles off the coast of...
Greece
The Most Beautiful Beaches Near Athens
There is much more to Athens than the Acropolis and museums. The city and surrounding suburbs are home to beautiful beaches, and Athens happens to have the longest coastline of any European capital.
Staying in Athens doesn't mean that you've...
Greece
Five Reasons to Visit the Greek Island of Serifos
Serifos is a small, picturesque Greek island of about 75 square kilometers and is located in the Cyclades island chain.
Greece
Ikaria, A Stunning Greek Island of Many Myths
The Greek island of Ikaria is home to a rich history dating back to antiquity, as well as countless natural wonders.
Culture
Best Nudist Beaches in Greece
Greece has too many nude beaches to count. This list of some of the best Greek nude beaches can be used to narrow down such a plethora of options!
Ancient Greece
How the Mines of Laurion Changed Ancient Athens and the World
Just 50 kilometers south of Athens, between Thoricus and Cape Sounion, lies the mines of Laurion. Silver, copper, lead have been mined there.
Greece
Where History Meets Leisure on Aegina Island, Athens’ Closest Escape
The island of Aegina, only seventeen miles from the Greek capital of Athens, is a gem of the Saronic Gulf which enchants visitors with its simplicity, history and beauty.
It is definitely a place where history played its part in...
Greece
The Best Places to Visit on Your First Trip to Greece
While planning your first trip to Greece, you may be overwhelmed with the many marvelous destinations the country has to offer.
Greece
Strawberry Moon Illuminates Night Sky
The strawberry moon, which is also designated as a supermoon, is shining in the night sky this week.
The moon, which is the full moon for the month of June, is called a supermoon, as it appears much larger and...
Culture
Open-Air Cinemas in Greece: Movies Under the Stars
Open Air -- or "summer" cinemas as Greeks call them are a tradition across Greece with many of the most historic being in downtown Athens.