Wednesday 14 June 2017 – Sounion

Well we got away at about 9am and set out for Sounion which is south of Athens.  It is famous for its Greek temple which is set up on a hill.  Again there was little or no wind and what there was, was on the nose.  So another long day motoring.

We arrived here at about 2:30pm and anchored and had a late lunch.  This is a very beautiful spot.  The sea is almost turquoise and the hills around made a wonderful setting with the temple columns sitting over it all.  The only problem is that it is rather rolly.  It isn’t really protected from the swell and wash of the big shipping that goes past.  Nonetheless it is worthwhile being here. 

We were a bit worried about the holding which the pilot says is bad.  But we seem to have found a sandy patch to put the hook on.  It is rather deep however and we have put out 40 meters of chain!  A record for us, I think.

We should go up to the temple, but it was far too hot this afternoon.  



We might go in the morning, but it is a longish row to shore and we are not certain how you get up to the site.  We did row to the shore this evening and had dinner at a taverna.  It was better than trying to cook in 30C, but over priced for one big grilled fish and some chips.




We are trying to get a berth in Vouliagmeni, a very posh marina in an upmarket Athens suburb.  They have quoted us 78 euro a night and they still can’t say if they have a berth available.  We shall see what happens in the morning.

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