The gorge of Almiros is located 15 minutes from Iraklio. If your read that you will think of easy access. Bad luck!! You will need about 1,5 hour of walking to get there and start climbing.
Name of route Hard approach
First climb Spinthakis F. , Kopidakis N
Difficulty VI-
Expansion 60 meters
Quality of rock Good
Permanent securities (bolts etc.) Bolts and some old nails at the belay
Spot of beginning and access We start from Iraklio to Amoudara and from there we are follow the road to the lake of Almiros. Few meters before the lake you will find an off road on the right, that goes in to the canyon. From there we are starting walking
Equipment Full climbing equipment
Return Walking
Commentary Big approach as the name of the route
Best season All the time.
Name of route Doctor Nick
First climb Kopidakis N. , Spinthakis F.
Difficulty VI-
Expansion 70 meters
Quality of rock Good
Permanent securities (bolts etc.) None
Spot of beginning and access We start from Iraklio to Amoudara and from there we are follow the road to the lake of Almiros. Few meters before the lake you will find an off road on the right, that goes in to the canyon. From there we are starting walking
Equipment Full climbing equipment
Return Walking
Commentary Big approach
Best season All the time
