Leonidio Climbing Park
Undoubtedly, Leonidio is a place inextricably linked to its impressive 250-meter high slope and to its Leonidio Climbing Park. The Kokkinovrachos, as the locals call it, towering over the city center and attracts the gaze unintentionally. The first climbing attempts on red rock, by D. Sotiraki and A. Theodoropoulos the route “Pillar of Fire”, the 80s were in the limelight among residents.
After 27 years of absence, frequent visits of famous Swiss climbers Claude and Yves Remy, in order to seek appropriate fields to open new climbing routes, were successful! During their stays in Leonidio thrown some 25 new routes amounting to 25-40 meters with difficulty 5 to 7c and follows and then!
The traditional town still offers a pleasant way of life and is the perfect place to choose for a relaxing and/or active vacation!
In Leonidio Climbing Park, currently, there are more than 1000 routes across a wide range of grades, and there is still potential for many more.