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The Conde Nast Traveler readers voted The Westin Athens number 7 out of 25 resorts in Europe and wrote, “The Westin Athens in the heart of the so called Athenian Riviera is “the place to stay pre- or post-cruise.” Set on the Vouliagmeni peninsula, and one of two properties in the Astir Palace Resort complex, it’s “away from the chaos of Athens, but close enough to see the sights.”
From Astir Palace, venture to Cape Sounion and explore the Temple of Poseidon. Archaeological records of the site date back to the 7th century BC when a first attempt to construct a temple stalled. Construction began anew in the 5th century BC, when the current temple was built over the unfinished remains of the first.