Sabaton in Leonidio the most popular sector in 8a in 2022

By checking the database, we can see that Sabaton in Leonidio & Kyparissi had six of the 30 most repeated routes (76+ ascents) in 2022 in the 8a database. In the Vertical-Life App there are currently 106 routes listed in Sabaton, out of which 80 are found in one concentrated zone. It's described as, "A sector with a very quick approach, at a serene spot near old olive trees, with stunning sea views, good pocketed limestone with pleasant mid-grade routes, and shade almost all day."

During the last Leonidio climbing festival in October, it was the most sought after crag. Most of the routes have been bolted by Claude Remy, who is one of the world's most respected route developers. Claude is the son of the late Marcel Remy, who was climbing until he was 99 years old, and has put up well over 12,000 routes starting in the seventies.

Claude says, "Since 86 we put about 2000 bolts every season, we pay most of them... yes!

Can you tell us something about when you started bolting Sabaton in 2017?
It was difficult for me 'cause I was sick for a week so as it's a close sector to the road with a short walk and shorter routes. I was happy to go cause not able to walk well (but climbing was a bit better). I did it mainly with Boris Grobéty, in January with a very good friend from Chokoland and of course the 2 Metaxotos. In fact, I started with a few routes in November before with Iannis Metaxotos and his son Jacob a great young boy from Leonidio. I think the year after the main mini wall we did the mini canyon. In fact, nothing to say except that the rock is nice but the climbing is mostly very classic style. Some routes are very nice and all are very well protected but the routes are (a little) too short, but the good things are: no walk, choice of different levels and of course, it's in the shade (so it's a good crag if it's too hot around) and close to the sea.

What drives you to bolt so many routes?
I love it, passion, love of rock, no seriously because we are extremely malaka.

What is important while developing a sector?
First is to have a connection with the rock, is it nice, OK let's go...

How much work, days, and money have been put into Sabaton?
A lot but again I really don't know. I never keep track, I don't care. I am happy and this is the main thing. And after, if climbers, people and the municipality around are happy? It's a bonus.

Why did you name it Satabon?
Fucking good question, thanks. We love hard rock since the end of 60s. For years our best band was Motörhead, unfortunately, Lemmy (leader of Motörhead) pass away. But there are so many great choices in hard rock (the only real music) but we love Sabaton the so famous, heavy metal band from Sweden, since 1999. The band's main lyrical themes are based on wars and abuse of power. This is heard in their songs and videos: Rise of Evil, Final Solution, Coat of arms, Uprising... Hoping never again.... since the human race has achieved so many things ... unfortunately weapon advancements, commercial war and tactics have remained basically the same.

Best songs (again there are so many): Primo victoria, Midway, Metal ripper, Talvisota, Screaming eagles, Ghost division, Midway, Metal ripper, Into the fire, Masters of the world, Metal crüe, 40 : 1, Lion from the north, Coat of arms, Countresticke, Attero dominatus and in 2019, Great war, The attack of the dead man, Fields of Verdun, Red Baron, Bismarck, Father, Night, ... and many many more...