A foothill village in the Municipality of Nemea, 339 m above sea level, home to 215 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation339 m
- Residents215
- MunicipalityNemea
- TypeVillage
- 33.6 km south-west of Corinth
- Get there from: Vrachati (25.8 km)
straight-line distances
Leontio is a village in the Municipality of Nemea, 33.6 km south-west of Corinth and roughly 25.8 km from Vrachati.
What to expect
The village stands at about 350 metres, south-west of Nemea, within its wine-growing zone. Vine growing and winemaking are the main activity of the area, known for its PDO Nemea wines made from Agiorgitiko. Galatas and Aidonia, with its Mycenaean cemetery, are a few kilometres away.
Closest points
- Galatas — 3.8 km
- Paliopyrgos Tower — 4.1 km
- Mycenaean Cemetery of Aidonia — 4.8 km
- Aidonia — 5 km
History and character
Until 1915 the village was called Lionti.
Practical notes
- If you plan to visit local wineries, book an appointment in advance.
- The grape harvest usually runs from late August into September.
- For wider services, the nearest centre is Nemea.
Where it is
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