The crags

Catalunya is full of unknown climbing gems. Pete O’Donovan and Dani Andrada teamed up for the first & second edition of Lleida Climbs and this work helped expose a handful. Abella de la Conca is one of them. Situated in...

You don't need to be a climber to fall in love with Albarracín. As its old medieval walls tumble down the hill to welcome you this small town in Spain's Aragon region will leave you speechless. When you first...

Does the intense Spanish sun make climbing impossible? Or do long winter drizzles threaten to ruin your trip to Andalusia even before you get there? Don’t despair, for not far from Archidona there’s a crag where you can climb whatever...

This crag has massive potential, since very little has been developed as yet. The Rocca di Alaró is impressively large and can easily be identified from the plane when coming in to land at Palma. Two areas have been bolted:...

World Heritage Site, for the town or for its climbing? Good question, because both are incredible! Located circa 170km east of Madrid, this medieval fortified town is positioned defensively on the cliffs overlooking the Huécar and Jucar rivers. Over millions...

Cuenco (Cala Magraner) isn't written up in any of the local guidebooks, but it's definitely worth a visit, especially if you like steeply overhanging 8a's.

Desplomlandia seems to have it all: it is close to a quiet road, has a magnificent view over the lake, "Buitre"(giant vultures) circling overhead and an almost alpine climate. Come here to relax.

"Makinodromo" is situated on the eastern flank of the fantastic El Chorro gorge. This large overhanging limestone crag reaches a height of 80/100m and is most famous for "Lourdes", a legendary 30m 8a ideally suited for those in search of...

The magnificent cliff of Las Encantadas - the Enchanted Crag - lives up to its name. It is set in a commanding position, overlooking the valley that runs down to Malaga, and has a set of routes that deserve the...

This crag is situated in a depression beneath "Las Frontales", a rocky buttress to the NE of El Chorro. Most routes are steeply overhanging and considered some of the best in the area. "Poema de Roca", the route that gives...

Etxauri is one of the classic crags in the entire Euskal Herria. The area was formed due to a massive fault line which shaped the Sierra de Sarbil mountains and in doing so created rock faces and peaks that have...

Fraguel, or Freggel, lies hidden from view in a woody valley, but it is by no means a secret playground for the select few. It offers something for almost everyone, although there are few 6b's and 6c's; the majority are...

Set high up in the mountains on the long Ma-10 north coast road, Gorg Blau is best considered as a warm weather venue to escape from the heat. The gorge itself consists of a narrowing valley lined with black and...

Las Perchas (Caimari) is similar to many of the new crags on Mallorca: easily accessible, steep and lots of tufas. The routes are short and intense - ideal for those wanting quick redpoints.

Although clearly visible from the road down below, at first glance the crag fails to impress. It is only when standing beneath the walls does one realise the importance of this area is and that this really is the place...

Margalef is a new rock climbing paradise in Spain, just a few hours away from both Montsant and Siurana. There are over 500 routes of all types and the quality is awesome: big overhangs, big holds, small pockets, tufas, bouldery...