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Buying a house above the Dafnon gorge, and what the protection zone actually does
The road from Leonidio toward the monastery of Elonis follows a cut the maps still call the Dafnon. A house above that cut, or a field on the same road, arrives in English as a view. The email that reaches… Continue reading
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What “traditional settlement” means for a Leonidio renovation, before the deposit
The photograph is a courtyard and a wall the listing calls old stone. The price already assumes a third storey, a flat roof, or a window the present house does not have. The English in the email treats “traditional village”… Continue reading
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Κληρονόμησα σπίτι στην Κυνουρία — από πού αρχίζω (χωρίς να κατέβω)
Το τηλέφωνο ήρθε από τον αδελφό, ή από τον δήμο, ή από έναν γείτονα στο Λεωνίδιο: έφυγε η μητέρα, ή μπήκε το χωριό στο Κτηματολόγιο, και το πατρικό — πέτρα, αυλή, το υπόστεγο που δεν το έγραψε ποτέ κανείς σωστά… Continue reading
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Why the square metres on a Leonidio deed are not the square metres on the cadastre
You asked for the papers. The broker sent a scan of a notarial contract from 1974, or 1989, or 2003. In the recitals the house is “about eighty square metres,” or “a two-storey stone dwelling of 95 sq.m. with a… Continue reading
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What “Unknown Owner” Means on a Leonidio Cadastre Extract (and Why You Should Not Put a Deposit)
You searched it this morning. A stone house above Leonidio, or a little further into South Kynouria. The broker has already used the sentence that usually works on a British, Dutch or German buyer: the papers are clean, the notary… Continue reading
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Taking a Skilled Job in Greece — and Living in Leonidio: The 2026 Blue Card Change
A climbing town still needs teachers, engineers, clinicians, product people and the occasional remote hire who then decides to stay. If you are a non-EU professional with a Greek job offer, and Leonidio or the rest of Arcadia is where… Continue reading
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Coming to Leonidio to Climb and Work Remotely: The 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Change
If you are planning a season in Leonidio — mornings on the limestone, afternoons on a laptop in a café or a rented house — the visa file has to be finished before you fly. Since 6 February 2026 you… Continue reading
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EU Package Travel Directive: What You Need to Know as a Climbing Tourist
If you are planning to visit Leonidio, Greece, for some amazing climbing adventures, you might be wondering what kind of legal protection you have in case something goes wrong with your travel arrangements. Whether you book a pre-arranged package holiday… Continue reading
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The Golden Visa Program in Greece: An Overview
1. What is the Golden Visa Acquisition Process in Greece? The Golden Visa program in Greece is a residency-by-investment scheme that offers non-European Union (EU) citizens a five-year residence permit in Greece. This program is designed to attract foreign capital… Continue reading
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A Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining a Visa for Athletic Purposes in Greece – The case of Climbing
As an international hub for sports and athletic events, Greece welcomes athletes, coaches, and other specialized personnel from around the world to train and prepare for international sporting events. However, to do so, they must first obtain a national entry… Continue reading