The crags

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Kalymnos - Arginonta Valley
Kalymnos - Arginonta Valley
5a - 7c
Sector Arginonta Valley is above a valley with beautiful, centuries-old gnarled olive trees. The trees were completely neglected but the terrain around them has been cleaned and their shade can now be enjoyed freely. The sector’s three distinct sections offer...
Kalymnos - Arhi
Kalymnos - Arhi
4c - 7c
Close to Arginonta lies one of the island's oldest crags, Arhi. It was here that, in the mid nineties, the Italians Andrea Gallo and Andrea di Bari climbed some of the first routes on Kalymnos, marking the start of what...
Kalymnos - Black Buddha
Kalymnos - Black Buddha
5b - 6a+
Sector Black Buddha is high above Arginonta Bay, with beautiful and unusual views over the village and the sea. With many hours of mid-day shade this is another good option for hot days; however, the approach path is in the...
Kalymnos - ET
Kalymnos - ET
6a - 7b
E.T. is the latest addition to Kalymnos, suitable for climbing on hot, sunny afternoons. E.T. is located in the fertile valley of Vathy (or Vathys), just above the village of Metochi and offers gorgeous views over the valley, the fjord...
Kalymnos - Ghost Kitchen
Kalymnos - Ghost Kitchen
5b - 7b
Ghost Kitchen is one of the most important climbing areas on the island of Kalymnos. The dominant feature of this large cliff is a huge domed roof with stalactites and tufas; the stalactites protrude from the rock just like enormous...
Kalymnos - Grande Grotta
Kalymnos - Grande Grotta
4a - 8a+
One of the most important crags on Kalymnos lies just above the sleepy village Armeos. In actual fact this immense rock face, called Grande Grotta, is divided up into three sectors, each with different characteristics, but each with one unique...
Kalymnos - Local Freezer
Kalymnos - Local Freezer
5b - 8a+
Local Freezer is a recently developed crag set in a very steep cave 150m past the Summertime sector when coming from Masouri. There are plenty of tufas and a very promising, immaculate red wall on the left with a big...
Kalymnos - Odyssey
Kalymnos - Odyssey
4a - 9a
With more than 60 routes from 4c to 9a, Odyssey is currently the most important crag on Kalymnos. It's beautiful grey slabs, intermingled by steep overhangs, offer excellent quality routes, making it a reference point for climbing on this island....
Kalymnos - Secret Garden
Kalymnos - Secret Garden
6a+ - 8a+
With stalactites growing horizontally out of the red, slightly overhanging cliff face, Secret Garden is a cross between Odyssey and Ghost Kitchen. The climbing is exceptional, with a mixture of tufa jugs and single pipes and with plenty of opportunities...
Kalymnos - Sikati Cave
Kalymnos - Sikati Cave
4a - 8b
The Sikati cave is located on the N.E. of Kalymnos and although climbers call it Sikati, the locals call it Alatsia. It is like a huge hole in the ground; a cave with no roof with a 50-60m diameter, 70m...
Kalymnos - Spartacus
Kalymnos - Spartacus
6a - 8a
Located high above and to the left of the sectors Afternoon and Grande Grotta, the spectacular Spartacus offers a series of fabulous routes between 6a and 8a. The walls are steep and pocketed and almost all routes are recommend, making the...
Telendos - Glaros
Telendos - Glaros
5a - 8c
Telendos, the little island opposite Kalymnos, has recently been enriched with Glaros, a new crag located on a stunning natural balcony overlooking the sea which is expected to be one of the hidden gems of Kalymnos climbing. Situated on the...
Telendos - Pescatore
Telendos - Pescatore
5b - 8a+
Located on the tiny and idyllic island of Telendos immediately opposite Kalymnos, Pescatore is a new sector with 25 routes from 5b+ to 8a+ on a smooth 30m wall charcaterised by numerous large stalactites and tufas. The wild beauty of...



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