Climbing

Climbing in Greece

Yes , Greece is GREAT for Climbing! We are lucky to have such diverse terrain, great coastline and beautiful weather conditions.They are countless climbing destinations truly unique.Many on the mainland, some of which in the area of Attiki ( Athens).

Kalymnos

The ultimate destination for climbing in Greece must be Kalymnos with 1700 routes.On the island they are many thing one might do besides climbing as well.This friendly island is great for families with great weather almost 10 months a year!It is known as the sponge fishers island .Kalymnos offers great routes for all ages and levels.The sectors are very close to each other.This great climbing destination was only discovered in the 90 s when some Italian climbers visited the islands on holidays.They saw the potential and returned to the island with drills and bolts.They even got arrested since the Kalymians thought they were trying to steal the rocks

Waterfalls (Katarraktes), Serres prefecture

 Climbing in Katarraktes is very popular. Climbers from Thessaloniki visit pretty often. The crag has 10 routes and a very quick access. The crag is ideal for climbing during the winter months as the sun finds it almost all day.

How to get there

After Sidirokastro continue to the direction of Faia Petra. Check the sign shown on the map, and turn right following the dirt road until you leave the vacant lot. Park as indicated on the map. The climbing area from there should be a  10 minutes walk .

Varasova

Could be characterized as one of the best climbing locations in Greece.The rock is limestone of very good quality .This location can satisfy any climber ,whether very experienced or less so.

Bouldering in Tinos

Bouldering is a type of climbing that does not use safety harness.Climbing smaller rocks which are usually not higher than 5 meters high and using special mattresses-crash pads to break the fall.When all measures have been taken properly it is considered safer than climbing with a harness.Bouldering was made fashionable in the 90s by Chris Sharma but who discovered it remains a mystery.Tinos is popular as a religious destination amongst greeks for the church of Panagia of Tinos (Holy Mary) and visited by thousands every year.But when it comes to bouldering Tinos is still relatively unknown .

They are just so many areas in Greece we will not list them all ..If you have climbing experiences you would like to share login to our forum or e-mail us.