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Morning
Start early with a drive out of Athens to Marathonas. Survey the plain where the Greeks won history’s greatest military victory, and pay homage at the warrior’s tomb. Then head to the romantic ruins of Ramnous, ideally concentrating more on the scenery than the site’s original purpose: praying for revenge.
Drive south down the coast, stopping in Loutsa for a grilled fish lunch at Xypolitos (see Xypolitos, nr Vavrona).
Afternoon
After lunch, continue south to the well-preserved Sanctuary of Artemis at Vavrona, dedicated to the huntress goddess. From there it’s a little over an hour’s drive to one of Greece’s most splendid sights: the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio. If there’s still plenty of daylight, first head to one of the two nearby beaches. The one on the left of the temple requires an athletic scramble down but offers scenic seclusion; the hotel beach on the right is easily accessible but covered with sun loungers. An hour or two before sunset, wander up to the temple, and watch as twilight deepens the Aegean to purple and the marble columns turn to pink and gold.
Returning to the coastal drive to Athens, consider two dinner options. The nearby taverna Syrtaki or, closer to the city, the elegant seaside club Island, where you can end your day of beautiful scenery with a vista of beautiful people (see Syrtaki, nr Sounio; Island,Varkiza).
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