Greek mythology meets Hollywood energy meets dream beaches: Cape Sounio on the Athens Riviera welcomes everyone, from wellness enthusiasts to beach lovers. From April 1, this paradise with a view of the Temple of Poseidon will be open to guests again.
Full moon rituals, relaxing on the beach or wellness rituals until you feel lighter than a feather: Cape Sounio on the Athens Riviera is our current place of longing. The spa is calling for anyone with aches and pains: osteopath and bestselling author Vicky Vlachonis, whose clients include Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow and Elton John, has created a new kind of wellness symphony for the resort. This is based on her “Positive Feedback Method”, a three-stage system that heals physical and emotional pain from the ground up. The exclusively developed signature treatments combine ancient Greek healing rituals with modern pain therapy, breath work, massages and visualization exercises. The method has the official seal of approval from the wellness queen par excellence: the above-mentioned Gwyneth Paltrow, actress and Goop founder says: “Cape Sounio on the Athens Riviera is a sun-drenched retreat where you can swim in the Aegean, eat like the locals and experience treatments of the highest standard – from the healer I’ve trusted for two decades. It’s much more than a vacation – it’s a holistic reboot for body and mind, and I’m looking forward to being there again soon.” So it’s quite possible that you might even bump into a celebrity or two at Cape Sounio.
As beautiful as the wellness area is, time by the sea is a must. Salt water is just as good for body and soul as a massage. Two private beaches invite you to lie down pain-free thanks to wellness treatments, soak up vitamin D and work on your tan.
Moon time
Attention, it’s getting spiritual: some people think that people go a bit crazy when a full moon approaches. But when our Earth’s satellite unfolds its full form and luminosity, it is also a beautiful spectacle, emotional rollercoaster ride or not. In 2026, the full moon will appear not just 12, but 13 times. A good omen? We’ll leave that up to you to decide. In any case, it means one more chance to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon in the best possible surroundings: At Cape Sounio, the moon becomes visible behind the columns of Poseidon’s sanctuary, bathing the temple, sea and coastline in a silvery, mystical light. Located on the opposite side of the bay, this special line of sight from the resort to the temple makes each of the 13 full moons an event in its own right. That’s why Cape Sounio offers a curated program with full moon hikes, nightly bathing under Perseids showers and specially composed menus. So if you’re already making vacation plans: Be sure to include a full moon night in your plans.
No joke – Cape Sounio will be open for bookings again from April 1.
Photos: © Cape Sounio
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