A network of paths link Leonidion to many small regional settlements . One such village is Vaskina, where sheep and goats are bred, raised, and kept for their meat and milk. Our trek begins on the outskirts of the Red Rock Mountain.

We head along a cobblestone path and after an ascent of about 40 minutes, reach the small plateau of Selas. Along the way, we see various flowers and plants and encounter flocks of sheep and goats, as well as numerous sheepfolds, cisterns and roadside shrines.

When we reach Vaskina, we can pick wild dandelions, locally known as “horta”, or visit one of the many stock pens and witness the milking of stock.

The town of Leonidion is bounded to the north by the impressive and imposing vertical mountain cliff known locally as “The Red Rock.” On the northeast side of this mountain lies the lowest point of the “step,” as the path has long been called.

Our trek begins at the central bridge over the River Daphnona. From the bridge, we walk along Leonidion’s narrow streets to the All Saints Cemetery. There, we make our way up the old path, and within 45 minutes, we reach the top.

ΑOn one side, we take in the plateau of Petsina, and on the other, we look down at the town of Leonidion. We return, descending the same path, and follow the route back to our initial starting point.

A network of paths link Leonidion to many small regional settlements . One such village is Vaskina, where sheep and goats are bred, raised, and kept for their meat and milk. Our trek begins on the outskirts of the Red Rock Mountain.

We head along a cobblestone path and after an ascent of about 40 minutes, reach the small plateau of Selas. Along the way, we see various flowers and plants and encounter flocks of sheep and goats, as well as numerous sheepfolds, cisterns and roadside shrines.

When we reach Vaskina, we can pick wild dandelions, locally known as “horta”, or visit one of the many stock pens and witness the milking of stock.

The monastary of the Panagia Elona is an important part both of the history and of life today in Leonidion and Southern Kynouria. Impressively built in a cleft in the mountain rock, the monastery stands at an altitude of 650 meters.

A 10 km drive alongside the Daphnona River brings us to a small spring which locals call “The Hunters’ Spring”. Here, with the Monastery high above us in the mountain, we park our vehicles and begin our trek. We descend the slope to the dry river bed and cross over to an old watermill. From there, we head uphill, following a well-preserved cobblestone path. Within about 35 minutes, we reach the entrance to the monastery, with its stone steps and impressive views.

We return following the same route.

On the road to Kosma, with a wonderful view up to the Monastery of Elona, is a small stone fountain, known as The Hunters’ Spring.

This is our starting point for our trek to the spring among the cypress trees, in an area the locals call “Drouskia”. We make our way through the gorge of Elona, descending to the dry river, and following the cobblestone path that leads to Kosma.

A 45-minute hike brings us to the water source, with its crystal water. We enjoy the beauty of the area and return along the same path.

The town of Leonidion is bounded to the north by the impressive and imposing vertical mountain cliff known locally as “The Red Rock.” On the northeast side of this mountain lies the lowest point of the “step,” as the path has long been called.

Our trek begins at the central bridge over the River Daphnona. From the bridge, we walk along Leonidion’s narrow streets to the All Saints Cemetery. There, we make our way up the old path, and within 45 minutes, we reach the top.

ΑOn one side, we take in the plateau of Petsina, and on the other, we look down at the town of Leonidion. We return, descending the same path, and follow the route back to our initial starting point.

The countryside around the town of Leonidion is dotted with small churches and monasteries which are such a distinctive part of the landscape. One such church is the Church of the Prophet Elias. We set off from the main bridge on the road that encircles Leonidion.

We head into Kilaso, the neighborhood in the south side of Leonidion. After climbing up the narrow streets for about 15 minutes, we leave the last of the houses behind, and take a path lined with pine trees, which leads us to the Church of the Prophet Elias.

Along the way, we admire flowers in bloom and feel the energy and beauty of nature. Arriving at our destination, Leonidion unfolds at our feet and the Mirtoon Pelagos lines the horizon.

On our way back to town, we visit the nearby church of the Panagia Hatzialous and complete our tour back at the starting point.

The quaint and picturesque harbour of Plaka, the seaport of Leonidion, welcomes its guests at the pretty taverns, under the protective gaze of centuries, the fortress of Ancient Prastonians with its mountain churches, Saint Thanasios and the time-worn church of Saint Demetrios.

The trek to these mountain churches begins at the 5th kilometer of the road which links Leonidion with Tsitalia.

A 45-minute walk up the old cobblestone path brings us to the small church of Saint Thanasios with its breathtaking view of the Mirtoon Pelagos. We return by the same route.

The town of Leonidion, with its impressive natural and architectural beauty, is one of the most beautiful spots in the region. The main bridge over the Daphnona River, the three remaining wind mills on a hillside east of town, the mountain side churches, as well as the town’s old towers, mansions, and winding paths, all speak of Leonidion’s long and distinguished past.

Our tour begins in the heart of Leonidion, at the bridge over the Daphnona River, which cuts Leonidion in two. We set off from the handsome restored antique steamroller, which was used to construct the roads many years ago.

Crossing the bridge, we head west on the main road, that encircles Leonidion. We come to an area locals refer to as “The Mill” , where an old windmill and the small church of Saint Nektarios are located.

From the windmill, we walk east along the path of the “Dexameni,” the town’s reservoir, making our way in the long shadow of the imposing almost vertical mountain cliff, which the locals call the “Red Rock.”

We continue on to the Cemetery of All Saints, many of whose marble headstones are true works of art. A small walk on through a small pine forest brings us to the location known as the Three Windmills. The view from this spot is impressive, with the fertile valley and the sea below us to our left, and the town of Leonidion and the Parnon mountain range off to our right.

On our way back into town, we pass the Tsikaliotis Tower, one of the most beautiful traditional mansions of the area. We finish our walk, having completed a full circle round Leonidion, back at the starting point.