Ákra Soúnio

Sounio is a national park in , the historic region of city-state. It is a popular day trip from Athens because of its splendid Temple of Poseidon.
  • Cape
  • …lies at an elevation of 23 metres (75 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Cape Colonna”
    “Kávo Kolónes”
    “Sunium”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Temple of Poseidon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Legrena and Poseidonia.
is a coastal village in in southern Greece on the coast of the peninsula. is situated 3½ km northwest of Ákra Soúnio.
Kato is a settlement in Southeastern … is situated 4 km northeast of Ákra Soúnio.

Ákra Soúnio

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Latitude
37.64897° or 37° 38′ 56″ north
Longitude
24.0301° or 24° 1′ 48″ east
Open location code
8G96J2XJ+H2
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

“Ákra Soúnio” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Ákra Soúnio”
  • Greek: “Ákra Soúnion”
  • Greek: “Άκρα Σούνιο”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Naós Poseidóna and Sounion, Sanctuary of Poseidon.

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