Travel with Giddy

Welcome to the world of travel! Traveling is an exhilarating and transformative experience that opens up new horizons, broadens your perspective on life.

Temple Of Poseidon

Temple of Poseidon

The temple of Poseidon was erected during the Golden Age of Pericles around 400 BC, was devoted to Poseidon, the Olympian God of the Sea. It is located at the edge of Cape Sounion on the southern coast of Attica and offers a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea. Poseidon’s mighty monument completes the Sacred Triangle of antiquity, along with the Parthenon and the temple of Aphaia on nearby Aegina island.

The temple has been located near Piraeus for nearly 2,500 years.  It is the first ancient Athenian landmark viewed when approaching by sea. Before the temple’s construction, Homer and Herodotus cited the location as holy grounds and signs of habitation stretching back to 2,800 BC. Due to its strategic point, it also served as a watchtower, guarding the passage to Piraeus.

We visited the Poseidon Temple late one afternoon to view sunset over the Aegean Sea. It was pretty beautiful. You must arrive at least thirty minutes before sunset because the entrance gates close at that time, with no exceptions. There is an entrance fee, but the walk up to the temple is enjoyable and provides a great view of the sea.

 

Before driving to Poseidon’s temple, we stopped at a little cove where the water connects to the Aegean Sea, which has a constant temperature throughout the year. This was a swim area with no hazards of currents, sharks, jellyfish, etc, in the water.

After sunset, our driver took an alternative route back to our hotel to avoid the traffic congestion. Along the way, we stopped in a village for gelato, completing the evening.