Lavrion is very close to Athens, yet departure and arrivals from Lavrion will save you a few sailing hours and will put you closer to the Cyclades in the central Aegean Sea. Very close to it is the famous temple on top of Cape Sounio.

Poseidon was the mighty god of the seas, and the ancient Greeks couldn't have chosen a better place to built a temple dedicated to him. The temple at Cape Sounion stands 60 metres above sea level at the edge of a cliff, with breathtaking views of the Aegean.

The temple of Poseidon was built during the Golden Age of Athens (5th century B.C.) and the architect is believed to be the same as the one who built the Thision in Athens. Originally, the temple consisted of 34 Doric columns, 15 of which are still standing today. Only a few minutes' walk (about 400 metres away), stands the sanctuary of Athena Sounias, probably built in the 6th century B.C.