Climbing in Greece is a top activity, as there are many excellent rock climbing spots both in the Greek mainland and the Greek islands!
Given that the country has mountains and gorges galore, you’ll find many fantastic places for climbing.
The mecca of rock climbing in Greece is the island of Kalymnos, in the Dodecanese. Having huge limestone rock escarpments on its western side, Kalymnos has been developed as a very popular Greece rock climbing destination over the last years. In Kalymnos, there are some climbing clubs, which organize climbing excursions both in Kalymnos and the neighboring island of Telendos.
✔ COURSES IN KALYMNOS, THE CLIMBING MECCA!
Take a 4-7 days climbing course in Kalymnos, a beautiful Greek islands world famous for its climbing conditions!
Kalymnos has more than 2,000 climbing routes, although many are still unexplored. Climbs are pre-equipped with permanent drilled-in bolts, making these routes very safe. There is also a climbing festival organized on the island every October, attracting climbers from all over the world!
Another very popular destination for rock climbing in Greece is Meteora, on the northern side of the Greek mainland. Meteora is famous for its huge rock formations, on the top of which traditional monasteries are perched. Given that these monasteries were built several centuries ago, this place is considered a holy monastic community that should not be disturbed, so climbers are restricted in a designated area. Also, climbing and hiking trail festivals frequently take place there in autumn!
Other amazing spots for rock climbing in Greece are Zagorochoria in northwestern Greece, Karpenissi in central Greece and Crete, which has many gorges and canyons from one side of the island to the other, providing many spots ideal for climbing.
You will find bellow climbing clubs in Kalymnos, Karpathos and Rhodes.
Read more: Best climbing destinations in Greece
Kalymnos Climbing Guide
Kalymnos Climbing Guide proposes climbing courses in Kalymnos.
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Visit Meteora
Visit Meteora proposes climbing courses in Meteora.
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Climb Up
Climb Up proposes climbing courses in Meteora.
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Rhodes Adventures
Rhodes Adventures proposes climbing courses in Rhodes.
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Kalymnos Climbing Guide
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Over the last years, Kalymnos has developed as one of the top climbing destinations. Surrounded by some of the finest limestone crags in the world, Kalymnos is the ideal site to discover climbing or improve your technique.
Climb In Kalymnos
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Climb in Kalymnos is a climbing club that offers an indoor climbing gym and also organizes courses in the real mountains of the island, which is considered one of the top climbing destinations in the world. There are courses for beginners and intermediates as well as a program for family climbing.
Ion Club
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The Ion Club is located in Afiartis, in the southern part of Karpathos, an island in the Dodecanese. The club operates two surf centers in the area and it is just a few minutes from the airport.GREEKA TEXTS
Rock Climbing in Rhodes
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Rhodes (Rhodos - Rodos in Greek), the beautiful island of the sun, is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in the Aegean Sea. On average, Rhodes has 300 days of sunshine a year, while between April and October the chances of uninterrupted sunshine are virtually 100%. The island is well-known as a ...
Climb Up
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Among the outdoor activities that someone can enjoy in Sparti, is the two-day hiking excursion on Taygetos Mountain. This trip is organized by Climb Up, a company that has been organizing rock climbing adventures in Greece since 2013. During the tour, the participants are accompanied by a ...
Rhodes Adventures
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Rhodes Adventures is a Greek Company that offers various tours and outdoor activities, such as hiking tours, scuba diving, rock climbing, private boat tours, and jeep safari. All activities are carried out by experienced staff and they are ideal for families, friends, or couples that travel to ...
Visit Meteora
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Visit Meteora is a group of travel professionals and local destination experts who have combined their talents, knowledge, resources and passion for tourism to become the pioneers of Destination Management Company in Meteora.
