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This useful guidebook describes the different crags, number of routes, style of climbing, how to get there, where to stay, and general information about rock climbing areas in Greece, though it doesn't describe any individual routes.
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Map of the rock climbing areas in Greece
Greek Rock Climbing
The most famous rock climbing area within Greece is found at Kalymnos. This small island near Kos is an excellent sport climbing destination with great weather throughout the year and many superb bolted limestone routes at every grade. The majority of the rock climbing is found within walking distance of Massouri, which offers mainly 1 and 2-pitch sport routes from fine 4+ slabs to overhanging and pumpy 8c+ routes. Find out more…
There is a diverse range of rock climbing to be found in Crete, from single pitch sports routes to long traditional multi-pitch routes requiring natural protection such as nuts and friends. The sports climbing on Crete is concentrated around Kapetaniana to the south of the capital Iraklion. The guidebook for this area is available to buy from our shop. Find out more…
In the popular holiday area of Argolis there is some excellent sports climbing to be found on solid limestone rock, with the majority of the routes being single pitch. However all of the climbing areas are only partially developed, which means there is a massive opportunity to establish new routes in this area. Find out more…
In the north west of Greece lies the rock climbing area at Meteora. Here there are many fantastic towers of rock up to 300m high. There are over 600 routes many of which are bolted. Find out more…
Around Patras there are several bolted limestone rock climbing areas. The majority of the routes are single pitch, though the crag at Varasova has multi-pitch routes up to 800m long. Find out more…
On the island of Rhodes there 3 main rock climbing areas, which are generally single pitch, bolted routes. Unfortunately very little is known about the rock climbing here. Find out more…
Generally the rock climbing within Greece has only recently been developed, which means there are many excellent opportunities to open up new routes and areas.
The photograph opposite shows some of the spectacular rock climbing to be found at Kalymnos, where there are over 850 routes at all grades to climb.
There are also many bouldering options in Greece with the most extensive areas being the granite bouldering fields on the islands of Tinos and Kos. Find out more....
