Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live

Embraced by the calming scents of a sprawling pine forest, it’s the scenery that draws glamourous guests to Cape Sounio. Inspired by the architecture of ancient amphitheatres, floor-to-ceiling windows and alfresco dining act as front row seats to the theatricality of nature. The stage is set to transfix audiences over again as the day unfolds, with the 7th-century BC Temple of Poseidon taking the principal role from the clifftop; sea blues mirror clear skies from sunrise to sunset, and breaking the fourth wall is welcomed with boat trips setting out to explore the Athenian Riviera.  

But tear your eyes away from the Aegean for just a second, and this oasis of peaceful privacy has even more to offer. A sense of calm continues with massage therapies, sound baths and yoga – all designed for rejuvenation – and active ways to unwind include trekking, golfing and electric bike rentals. It’s a sure fit for wellness enthusiasts in search of an exclusive retreat, though the pull of intrigue for history afficionados is hard to ignore. Just an hour from Athens, Cape Sounio is itself a storied destination linked to classical mythology. Named in Homer’s epic Odyssey, it’s also thought to be the setting of the dramatic conclusion to Theseus and the Minotaur.