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October 23, 2021

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: October 23, 2021 8:00 am
End: October 23, 2021 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 20 Euro/rperson

June 26, 2021

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: June 26, 2021 8:00 am
End: June 26, 2021 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 20 Euro/rperson

June 27, 2020

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: June 27, 2020 8:00 am
End: June 27, 2020 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 20 Euro/rperson

December 29, 2018

A Walk Round Leonidion

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.

Start: December 29, 2018 8:00 am
End: December 29, 2018 8:00 am
Venue: 2.15 hours
Cost: 15/euro/person

August 25, 2018

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: August 25, 2018 8:00 am
End: August 25, 2018 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 20 Euro/rperson

August 27, 2016

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: August 27, 2016 8:00 am
End: August 27, 2016 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 15/euro/person

July 23, 2016

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: July 23, 2016 8:00 am
End: July 23, 2016 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 20 Euro/rperson

May 30, 2015

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: May 30, 2015 8:00 am
End: May 30, 2015 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 20/euro/person

March 28, 2015

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: March 28, 2015 8:00 am
End: March 28, 2015 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 20/euro/person

February 21, 2015

The Limnes Path

Leonidio is connected by paths to a number of smaller settlements. Our walk starts off on the northeast side of Leonidion, at All Saints Cemetery, with its imposing grave monuments. From the cemetery, a path leads to the neighbouring town of Tyros.

We climb for an hour along the old cobblestone path, with its many switchback turns, to the small plateau of Limnes. From the plateau, we walk on through Melana, a mountaintop village, and take in the breathtaking views of the Mirtoon Pelagos.

. In Melana, we visit the folk art museum and hope to meet some of the villagers, who still speak the ancient Tsakonian dialect. Some scholars believe that this dialect is very close to the Doric dialect spoken by the ancient Spartans.

. This route can be done either by walking from Leonidion to Melana, or from Melana to Leonidion.

Start: February 21, 2015 8:00 am
End: February 21, 2015 8:00 am
Venue: 3.30 hours
Cost: 20/euro/person
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