Cape Sounion

Attica > Greece

Southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, 70 km southeast of Athens. Useful migration watchpoint. 89 species seen.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 6 júlí 2023

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Description

Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 70 km southeast of Athens. Cape Sounion is noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of Greece. The cape is a rocky crag with a nearby beach. Birds include Steinhæna, Bláhrani, Kóralmáfur, Klapparmáfur, Urðaskrofa, Snákerna, flycatchers, warblers, wheatears, Gulfinka, Laufglói and Arnvákur.

Details

Access

70 km south-west of Athens along the coast road. Access by car, bus or day trip.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Sea , Beach , Steppe , Canyon/cliff , Plateau

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Kóralmáfur
(Ichthyaetus audouinii)

2. Bláhrani
(Coracias garrulus)

3. Laufglói
(Oriolus oriolus)

4. Gulfinka
(Serinus serinus)

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