Cape Sounio – A Grecotel Resort to Live

Character and identity

Set on the Athens Riviera with the Temple of Poseidon glowing across the bay, this resort trades on one of Greece's most evocative coastal vistas. Terracotta-hued bungalows and villas step down through pine-shaded grounds to two private beaches, their interiors layered with stone floors, exposed wooden beams and woven textiles. Dining spans Yali for seafood at the water's edge, chef Sakis Tzanetos's Mediterranean cooking at The Restaurant, and casual grilled fare at Aegean Grill. The Spā draws on ancient ritual with Dr. Barbara Sturm and Omorovicza treatments and a hydrotherapy pool. The register is grand in setting but quietly intimate in feel.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The reason to book is the view: dining and sleeping within sight of a floodlit Temple of Poseidon is the genuine article, and the cooking and spa live up to the setting. Splurge on a villa or suite with a direct temple-facing terrace, plan three or four nights to balance Athens sightseeing with beach time, and target shoulder season for calmer grounds.