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Adventures in Crete
ROCK CLIMBING
Western Crete
KALATHAS
Rock climbing beside the sea in Kalathas in Hania Province.
These rocks don't exceed 15 meters, but all of them have a difficulty level of IV - VII.
There are about 30 courses and variations.
Kalathas is 10 km outside of the city of HANIA on the peninsula of AKROTIRI
All courses have top-rope safe guards.
STAVROS
On the AKROTIRI Peninsula, 14 km outside of the city of HANIA, is the beach of Stavros. The climbing slope raises behind the beach. There are 6 courses ranging in height from 60-80 metres and difficulty levels from V - VII. There are no interim safguards except relay.
GIGILOS
The most impressive climbing slope in Crete.
It is exactly above the SAMARIA GORGE.
The approach to the site demands a one hour walk
from the hiking trail or from the entrace to the gorge, KSILOSKALO.
About 15 courses have been opened and there are many parellel ones.
The difficulty level ranges from V to VII, at the most.
Because of the rough terrain, there is no rigging for permenent safe gaurds.
The height ranges from 400m to 800m.
This site is for those who worship challenging courses.
THERISSOS
Just outside of Hania is Crete's climbing paradise - the Therissos gorge. Along the road to the village of Therissos, there are several V-VIII courses. Many are well safe-guarded. Therissos is 14 miles southwest from the city of Hania.
PALIOKASTRO
Exactly below the bridge of the Iraklio-Rethimno National Road is the beach of Paliokastro. On the right side is a 15 metre rock which has 3 courses with a difficulty level from V to VII. There are also parallel routes with a similar difficulty. The safeguards of the courses use Top-rope.
Information and photographs have been provided by George Antonakakis, a professional mountaineering instructor.
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