Kalymnos
Kalymnos is a major sport climbing area. There are about 1,700 routes from 3 to 9a in 64 sectors. Kalymnos’ routes are recognisable by the large overhangs full of colonnettes.It is possible to climb in winter, but there are no charter flights before April. In the summer, try diving. In spring and autumn, it can be hot at the sun. However, early in the morning or climbing in the shadow can be quite chilly.If you are alone, it is easy to find climbers in the island. Climbing has become an important activity in Kalymnos’ (economic) life.There are several accommodations, mainly rooms or apartments to be rent. It is preferable to make an online reservation before leaving home. Kalymnos has become a very popular climbing destination in the last twenty years.It is not essential to rent a car. Most climbers rent scooters.Kalymnos is an island. The easiest is to get a charter and fly to Kos. Go to the Mastichati port, where you take a ferry to Kalymnos. There are also ferries to Kalymnos from Athens, Rhodes, or Bodrum (Turkey). Ferries timetable: https://www.gtp.gr/RoutesForm.asp.
