Sounio - Lavreotiki
Lagonisi · Saronida · Sounio · Lavrio · Thoriko · Agios Konstantinos · Anavyssos
Duration
Full day
Length (km)
60.0
How
Car
Stops
15
Type
Circular / Sightseeing, Cultural, Gastronomic, Pilgrimage, Beach, Geotourism
A large route that requires the use of a private car and of course, can last more than one day if the visitor wishes. It is a road trip to the southern beaches of Attica, the historical sites of Sounio and Thoriko, the Lavreotiki Geopark, and the National Park of Sounio. The coastal area is a favorite destination for relaxation and recreation for the Athenians, while the overall route is filled with monuments, churches, archaeological sites, beaches, etc. The National Park and the Geopark significantly enrich the identity of the route.
Main landmarks
- 1Sanctuary of Poseidon and Sanctuary of Athena at Sounion
- 2Mavro Lithari-Evereden Beach- Municipality of Saronikos
- 3Sounio National Forest
- 4Saronida
- 5Region of Legrena - Patroklos Islet (GR3000014)
- 6Chaos (Kitsou)
- 7Arsida Islet
- 8Lavrion Technological and Cultural Park
- 9Lavreotiki Geopark
- 10Alykes of Anavyssos (Salt Marshes)
- 11Sounion – Patroklos Island and Coastal Marine Zone (GR3000005)
- 12Mineralogical Museum of Lavrion
- 13Ancient Mining Straits of Thorikos
- 14Archaeological Museum of Lavrion
- 15Lagonissi -Grand Beach/Grand Resort Lagonissi -Kohylia-Mediterraneo
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