About this holiday

Expressions Holidays recommends most highly a family holiday to Cape Sounio. In our experience we have found it very welcoming and providing a very high quality of accommodation and leisure facilities. A unique feature for children aged 12 and under is the Amazing Environmental Programme which aims to educate children through play to become ambassadors of the environment. A great benefit for families too is that Athens is only about 40 minutes away by car and it is obviously a highlight for children to visit the Acropolis to witness the sites of the ancient world. In our opinion one of our holidays here combines the best of both worlds: luxury and leisure but with an opportunity for children to explore, learn and develop in an exciting environment.

The journey and how you get there

Expressions Holidays incudes a British Airways flight to Athens with our family holiday to Cape Sounio, but we can also arrange for you to fly with other airlines from local airports. From Athens airport you are met and transferred by private car to Cape Sounio, a journey of about 30 minutes from the airport.

Complimentary

One free Environmental programme per day for children aged 12 and under for stays all year.

Included in your holiday

Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Athens in Euro Traveller, private car transfers and bed and breakfast.

Holiday prices

Sample prices here are for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under twelve for seven nights in the lowest priced room type for families.
Low Season £2390
High Season £3190
Based on sharing one family bungalow mountain view
Many other room types are available on request from us
The prices displayed here are a guide only for this hotel and each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect the actual flight costs and all up-to-date special offers.

Special Offers

Free nights(194)

Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 or 5 nights for the price of 4 between 1 July – 31 August 2012, and 7 nights for the price of 6 or 14 nights for the price of 12 throughout 2012. Valid when booked before 31 May 2012.
Free half board(7)

Stay between 10 May – 31 May 2012 and receive free half board in the resort’s main restaurant.

Hotel code

EXH531

Our opinion

Grecotel Cape Sounio is a sophisticated hotel in a natural landscape haunted by tales of the ancient Greek gods.

Hotel description

Grecotel Cape Sounio echoes the Attica landscape surroundings, haunted by tales of the ancient Greek Gods and is resided over by the Temple of Poseidon, clearly visible from the resort. An amphitheatre of bungalows and villas encircle the main swimming pool. Terracotta coloured outside walls blend with the natural landscape whilst inside each bungalow and villa elegance glides across the fabrics and furnishings fusing with the weathered bronze doors and tables to add a hint of the exotic. The family bungalows consist of a master bedroom with dining alcove and spacious living area which can easily be converted to sleep two children. The Grecotel Cape Sounio features an outdoor seawater pool and an indoor heated pool as well as a separate children’s pool.The sandy beach, set on the peninsula offers safe swimming close to land and glorious snorkelling amongst the coral for those who wish to venture further out. Dining is as serious an issue as it was in the days of the ancient Greeks. ‘So Oriental’, the Asian restaurant contrasts with ‘Cavo Kolones’ which serves dishes prepared from local produce. And the main restaurant, ‘Cape Sounio restaurant’ is open for breakfast and dinner, whilst the pool bar offers daytime snacks. The Elixir Spa is something of a phenomenon. Inspired by the early James Bond film ‘Dr No’ the octagon shaped spa has a glass exterior creating the illusion of being outdoors. Exclusive treatments can be experienced including the Poseidon Elixir which pays homage to the sea god. Family activities are a major feature at the Grecotel Cape Sounio. Tennis and golf are on offer as well as scuba diving and the innovative Amazing Environmental programme, which aims to educate children through play to become ‘ambassadors of the environment’. Most of these programmes involve underwater exploration; however some also include land activities. Children aged 12 and under receive one Amazing Environmental Programme per day. For those less adventurous children and adults the Grecoland mini club is open for children aged 3 to 12 years old and is complimentary.

Location

Attica

Official star rating

Annual opening

24 April to 31 October 2012.

Distance from airport

About 30 minutes from Athens.

Closest airport

Athens.

Room types

124 bungalows and villas with air conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, wake up calls, hairdryers, mini bar, satellite TV, DVD and CD players, safety deposit box, electric shaver outlet.

Hotel facilities and services

24 hour reception service, laundry/valet service, express check in and check out, 5 restaurants, 2 bars, hair stylist, CD and DVD library, fitness club, Elixir spa, children’s club with specialist programme, jacuzzi, mini market, jewellery shop, yacht hiring service, one outdoor seawater pool, one indoor pool and one children’s pool, sandy beach with showers, changing cabins and umbrellas and sun beds.

Water sports

Scuba diving is offered at the Aqua park not far from the hotel. Comprehensive courses are on offer. Scuba diving kit must be worn for diving. Children must be over the age of 8 to scuba dive. Chargeable.

Land sports

An 18 hole golf course is also available for use about a 20 minute drive from the hotel. Flood lit tennis courts are available for use with the choice of lessons from the tennis pro. Charegeable.

Out and aboutnearby/local interest

The temple of Poseidon watches over the resort and Athens, the ancient and modern metropolis of the Greek world, is a mere 30 minute drive from the hotel.

Sports nearby

Children

Children under the age of 14 are not allowed in the Spa pool.

Minimum stays

Other information

Children's club
Grecoland mini club is open for children aged 3 to 11 and is free of charge. The club runs from April to October every year. Adventures, competitions, hand crafts and drawing activities are designed to keep children entertained. The Amazing Environmental Programme is available April to October and involves learning to care for the environment through under water exploration and experimentation above the water. This innovative programme offers children from 3 to 12 an experience of a lifetime through this innovative and unique programme.
Babysitting: Available at a charge and can be arranged throughout the season. Babysitting needs to be pre-booked before arrival at the hotel. Meals and snack can be provided at an extra charge.
Pre-ordering services: Items can be pre-ordered and placed in your room on arrival. Please contact our offices for details.
Children’s entertainment: Children’s DVDs, videos and video games are available for use.
Medical services: A doctor is on call 24 hours a day. The nearest hospital is 9km from the hotel.
Family dining: Children are allowed in all the restaurants. There are high chairs available as well as designated non-smoking areas and a children’s menu on offer.
Family rooms: Family bungalows offer a master bedroom which connects with a spacious dining alcove, while the living area can easily accommodate two children on the sofa bed.
Children’s amenities: Baby bath, potty, changing mat, safety gate, bottle sterilizing kit, bottle heating facility, night light and kettle can all be requested at the time of check in.