Leonidio is a village in Arcadia, 200km south of Athens, on the eastern coast of the Peloponnese. It has 6000 inhabitants. This small seaside village is overlooked by beautiful limestone cliffs of 250 meters high which are suitable for climbing. Climbers from all over Europe find themselves there.
The traditional architecture of the village is interesting with its square houses and towers. The inhabitants are of Tsaconian origin, a very ancient people with a particular dialect. Plaka is the small picturesque harbor of Leonidio, with fishing boats, a few yachts and sailboats. The beautiful beach of Plaka begins at the port and is shaped like a crescent. To the north of the harbor is Lako Beach, which faces the island of Spetses.
The monastery of Panagias Elonis is perched on the middle of a cliff. It is a quiet and relaxing place with a beautiful view. The Monastery of St. Nicholas Sintza is also impressive and worth a visit.
The Arcadian mountain is characterized by impressive mountain peaks, abyss and abrupt gorges, rivers with torrential waters and luxurious vegetation, ancient cities, Byzantine churches, castles of the Franks and villages with well-preserved traditional architecture.