The
above information has been extracted from the
Ibiza
rock climbing guidebook, published by Desnivel.
This Ibiza guidebook is available to buy from our
shop.
On Ibiza there are nearly 400
bolted routes, which range from grey limestone slabs,
overhangs with jugs & tufas, roofs, multi-pitch
routes, short technical single pitch routes and a wide
range of grades that will suit climbers of all abilities.
The largest developed crag is called
Buda, which is situated in the south west of the island
and offers a wide range of sea cliff climbing. This
is where the longer multi-pitch routes are found, which
are up to 5-pitches long. The majority of other crags
are found in the north of the island, well away from
the traditional "tourist" areas on sea cliffs
and isolated coves.
The best time to go rock climbing
in Ibiza is from the autumn through to the spring. The
only time to avoid is in the summer when it is just
too hot, and party seeking tourists invade the island.
The proximity of Mallorca (which its excellent climbing)
along with the existence of frequent ferries between
the islands, means it is possible to have a two-centre
climbing holiday.
The photograph opposite is of Mike
Appleton on Zazusa, 6c+, at Egagropilas Tree crag, which
is situated on the north side of the island. |
