WHO SAYS HEAVEN DOESN'T EXIST?
WITH CLEAR BLUE SKIES AND BIG, JAGGY ROUTES ABOVE THE SEA, KALYMNOS COMES PRETTY
CLOSE
from
ROCK&ICE
magazine, issue 106 February/March 2001.
Kalymnos island Climbing History.
Kalymnos is a rocky island. People who live on Kalymnos island have nothing to
do with rock climbing and always blamed these rocky mountains next to their
door for their bad luck. Despite of the fact that these rocky mountains
made them top rock builders, great hunters and famous divers.
Kalymnos island was under Italian occupancy until 1947. There are rumors that
"some crazy Italian soldiers" were spending their time climbing up and down
the cliffs.
It was only at about 1996 that climbers discovered Kalymnos island. Since then
Kalymnos island Greece became very famous
and is now concidered to be one of the best destinations worldwide for rock
climbing.
What is so special about rock climbing on Kalymnos island?
Climbers come to Kalymnos from all over the word - all year round .
As they tell us, Kalymnos island provides a lot of characteristics
that rate it as a top destination worldwide. Some of them are unique. To
name a few:
Great rock quality. Can be compared to
Thailand rocks.
Easy access. Most of the cliffs are
next door. 5-10 minutes driving and 5-20 minutes walking and you are
there !
Routes of all range of difficulty. No mater if you are a
starter or a very experienced high demanding top climber, you will find
the proper route for you. We present here the
26
mapped sectors until October 2000 with their
238
routes. Every year new sectors are developed. Check our Brochures & Downloads
for the latest available updates.
Our suggestion: get the Kalymnos rock climbing guide
Unlimited number of unexplored sectors, waiting pioneers to map and explore them.
Kalymnos Municipality supports pioneers !
Excellent weather all year round ! The raining period
starts at December and finishes in March but even in this period the rainy
days are rare. In wintertime the temperature is above 10 Celsius degrees
although every 5-10 years it is snowing for a couple of hours. In July
and August that the weather becomes hot, the famous Aegean Sea wind "meltemi"
will cool you down. And as most cliffs have shadow until 13:00-14:00 you
can share your day between climbing and swimming !
Combined family and outdoors vacation ! Everything is
so close that your family can stay on the beach or by the pool while you
are climbing next door ! You can be back even before they wake up ! No
nagging.
Municipality care ! Kalymnos island Municipality
through it's Tourism Organization and Athletic Organization, takes care
of the whole climbing case. Information offices will give you the latest
information, provide you with the necessary equipment to open new
routes, mark the paths etc.
Climbing Sectors
Maintenance project: Kalymnos Municipality cares about safe
climbing and maintains climbing sectors through a maintenance project.
Climbing specialists like Aris Theodoropoulos and his team, check the
routes and replace the damaged or malfunctioning equipment with brand
new.
International Climbing Festival. In October of years
2000, 2004 and 2006 an International Climbing Festival was organized by the
Municipality of Kalymnos with free entrance to all events and gifts to
the visitors. Famous and anonymous climbers could meet together in a
climbing fiesta. The next Climbing Festival will take place in May
2009
Climbing and Diving: Your
climbing on Kalymnos island becomes more
exciting now!
Blend Climbing and Diving with KALYMNOS Diving Center
Are you excited about Kalymnos climbing?
Do you love Kalymnos mountains,
cliffs, arches and caves?
Then you will love Kalymnos diving! You will meet the same formations
underwater, covered
with flora of exceptional beauty, schools of fish and sea creatures!
Give an extra flavor to your climbing experience!
Knowing
both the passion and needs of climbers, she is taking special care so that climbers can have their diving experience
without missing their
climbing activity.
- Theory and pool sessions can be programmed for afternoons
- Open water dives can be tailored to the rest days.
Contact Tiia directly at:
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