Nearby Attractions
37°08'45.2"N 22°53'32.8"ELeonidio town and Marina
In the town of Leonidion one can find old mansions with courtyards and high walled gardens, houses with symmetrical windows and skylights, artfully designed chimneys, painted shutters, decorated doorways, stately houses with wood-paneled floors and molded ceilings.
As you stroll around you feel tradition coming alive in every step you make while Easter festivities are unique compared to other areas of Greece. Further on there is Plaka, a charming little port with a pebble beach. It provides “yacht facilities”, along with many restaurants and bars.
37°06'59.4"N 22°54'09.7"EPoulithra
From Leonidion moving south and next to Plaka there is the beautiful village of Poulithra, which is washed by the crystal-clear waters of Mirtoo Sea and comprises the ideal place for relaxed vacations.
There is a Marina for sailing boats, hotels, rooms to let, cafes and many fish restaurants most of them located by the sea.
At the “Vigla Hill” the remainders of the old town of Polichni were found and they are surrounded by their fort walls, which are easily accessible to visitors
37°05'30.1"N 22°44'23.2"EKosmas Village
In a distance of 30km from Leonidion on the southeastern slopes of mount Parnon and in an altitude of 1.200 meters one finds the “Kosmas” village well known for its forest of firs.
It is the favorite destination for visitors during winter time due to its snow activities and their taverns cater with traditional dishes and home made sweets.
Just before you arrive at “Kosmas” village there is the famous 11th century monastery of “Elona” built inside a very high and steep rock in the middle of unspoiled and wild nature.
37°24'22.2"N 22°43'15.2"EAstros
Astros is a beautiful little town which was built on the slopes of a star-like hill, which the locals call “island”.
The extended beach and the clean sea established Astros as one of the favorite vacation areas of the Peloponnese. Fish taverns, restaurants, cafes, many rooms and hotels to let are waiting to host visitors all year round.
Also, there is a small but important archeological museum with famous sculptures, paintings e.t.c. from Ancient Greece.
37°16'07.2"N 23°09'18.4"ESpetses
Spetses Island can be reached by sea and it is only 17 nautical miles northwest of Plaka, the port of Leonidion.
It has a cosmopolitan style with many restaurants, bars and beautiful countless beaches while the old buildings, the cobble stone traditional roads, and the beautiful scenery provide a unique experience to all visitors.
For the Leonidion and Poulithra visitors it is always a pleasant destination to take a trip or sail to Spetses any time of the year.
37°34'02.1"N 22°47'46.3"ENafplio
In a distance of 70 km north of Leonidion and following the coastal road one may find the city of Nafplio, capital of the district of Argolis and one of the loveliest and busiest touristic towns in Greece.
The old city with its neoclassic houses, picturesque streets, wooden balconies with cascading flowers, Constitution (Syntagma) Square with its fascinating mosques and outdoor cafe tables are always a major attraction.
36°41'15.2"N 23°03'19.7"EMonemvassia
On the southern coast of the peninsula, looking onto the Mirtoo Sea stands the former Byzantine-Venetian fortress-state of Monemvassia, on its rocky promontory. From afar it looks as if it could be an island. Every little detail of the castle calls up memories of Byzantines and Venetians.
In greek Monemvassia means an entrance: the only access to the rock is a hoisted pathway which is joined to the mainland.
North of Monemvassia the region of Zaraka is full of medieval villages, built high on the mountains alongside ruined castles, churches and houses, with names like Harakas, Rihia, Gerakas, Ag. Dimitris, Glostoli and Kiparissi.
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