Where to climb Greece

Vangelis Stavrolakis is an experienced mountain guide. Based in Hania, he is available all year round for a mountain hike on the E4 road, a mountain bike tour on the heights of the White Mountains, or to accompany a group starting to discover the Agia Irini gorges. It provides the necessary equipment for these activities. The more experienced will be able to go on hikes of up to 2,452 m at the Pachnes Peak or admire the most beautiful view of Crete from the Timios Stavros Peak at 2,456 m over Psiloritis or the Ida Mountain.

This is the island's most popular sport, known internationally for its exceptional walls, especially around Myrties and Massouri where you will find the necessary equipment and supervision.

The reference site is climbkalymnos.com: all information about climbing, updated daily.

The Kalymnos Climbing Festival normally takes place every year around mid October. Don't forget to book your accommodation!

Frenchman Simon Montmory(references above) has set up a climbing school, offering courses and workshops for all levels.

Framed by Simon Montmory, state-run climbing instructor, develop your own climbing program on Kalymnos's most beautiful tracks. For all levels of climbers and organized into small groups to give preference to optimal teaching. 

An enormous vertical limestone wall stands at the end of the bay of Plakias. This cliff is just a few metres from the beach with a rock of excellent quality, up to 80 metres high. Some bolts need to be replaced, but most of them are passable. The wall faces north-west and it is possible to climb almost all day long, even during the summer. Types of holds: vertical, rulers, cracks and small columns. Beware! The routes are difficult: for experienced climbers only.