The
island of the Sponge Fishers and Rock Climbing!
Kalymnos, the sponge divers' island, offers fantastic sport climbing in a cool and peaceful scenery. Its picturesque landscapes, its clear blue seas, and the hospitality of the locals are things that you will never forget. The rock formations are of excellent quality, forming a field for athletic rock-climbing of amazing possibilities. Apart from about 200 single-pitch routes (5/2000), there are many cliffs of 10 to 200 meters which offer many possibilities for new routes. The rock-climbing is never monotonous, as there are routes on slabs and walls on delicate moves, or athletic routes on overhangs and roofs with holes and stalagmites.The opportunities for a mild & alternative tourist development are especially bright for Kalymnos. The authorities and the Municipality of Kalymnos have embraced these developments and aid in the organization and exploitation of the rock climbing areas.
Text: Aris Theodoropoulos
