Apart of the quick access to the area, another advantage of this area is that the routes are in the shadow all day long so climbing is not a problem even during those hot summer days. There are very few bolts and pitons for protection on the routes (only where there are no natural protection placements) so a complete rack of nuts and friends is necessary, as well as many slings for setting up the belays (on the existing pro).

Please avoid placing pitons (the existing ones are more than enough). The area is ideal for guided beginners and you can combine climbing with swimming and a glass of cold beer. Whatever you need for food and drinks can be bought from the numerous mini markets of the village below, except in the winter where the shops are closed.

Climbing Routes

The second time: Difficulty VI- One piton half way up, then go right. Belay on 2 pitons.

Cold beer: Difficulty V, no fixed pro, belay on 2 pitons.

Wall of the Americans: Difficulty VI+. In this route you will find one piton and one bolt. Belay using the big rock spike at the top of the route.

The Owl: Difficulty V, in this route you will find 1 piton and half way up a 2-bolts and sling belay (for top rope on the small wall to the left of the hole). Continue right and up and make a comfortable belay on the ledge (bolt).

Afternoon Sweating: Difficulty VI-. This is the red wall about 30 m to the rightfrom Owl. Go up the cracks and belay on bolt at the top ledge (a long way in)

The edge of fig tree: It is called "The Edge" although it is a wall ! Follow the cracks next to the ridge and go up the narrow, slightly overhanging corner, next to the edge. Belay on bolt at the top ledge. You will need friends and nuts of medium size.

Route 1: The Wall of the Fig tree, Left line. Difficulty VII+. The route follows the line to the left of the bolts. All you need is a small nut to protect the first 3 meters and a few extenders. Belay on bolt on the small ledge half way up the rock face. Straight up from the belay there is the second corner of the fig tree. Climb "Lepidoptero", the slightly overhanging left wall of this corner (poor natural protection) and belay on bolt at the top (VI).

Route 2: The Wall of the Fig tree, Right line. Difficulty VII-. Same as above but climb to the right of the bolts.

Route 3: Corner of the Fig tree. Difficulty III+ / IV. No fixed pro. The first route that was climbed on this crag. Climb the corner under the fig tree, traverse to the left and go up the second corner (IV+). Belay on bolt at the top ledge.

Route 4: Crack of the fig tree. Difficulty V+. The crack to the left of the bolted wall. No fixed pro.

Roof: Difficulty VI-. Maybe the best route in this climbing area. The protection of this route is fantastic. There aren't any bolts so nuts and medium friends as well as slings for the belay are necessary.

The Egg of the Snake: Difficulty VI. This route is the prominent pillar between the two roofs. Poor natural protection, long runout.

Hard roof (Little fingers): Difficulty VII-. If you have already climbed the easy roof it is worth giving this a go. The route is 5-6 meters on the right from the easy roof. Two bolts protect the roof. Belay on thick metal stake far back on the ledge. A second pitch is possible (also as a separate route) by climbing up and to the right of the stake on a characteristic gray wall with a thin crack (VI-).

Finish at the top of the crag and enjoy the view.

All the routes described here are on the right section of the climbing area, near and inside a cave.

The edge of beginners: Difficulty V- Two pitches to avoid rope drag. Belay on slings (rock spikes). No fixed pro. (See photo)

Spinthakis F & G Crack :Difficulty VI-. The slightly overhanging crack system on the wall to the right of the ridge. Belay on slings (rock spikes). No fixed pro. Cleaning up. Difficulty V. Start to immediately left of the cave, go up wall with holes, small traverse to the right (a bit exposed) and continue up. Belay on metal stake on the ledge.

The cave of Sotiris: Difficulty VIII- The most difficult route in area. Small pockets in an overhang. Bolts and pitons for protection (a bit awkward cliping). Belay on single bolt after the pitons.

Ariadne: Difficulty VI-. To the right of the "cave of Sotiris" we will see two routes, Ariadne and Kristallo Difficulty VI. The beginning is the same for both of them until halfway up. On the left we will see Ariadne and on the right the Kristallo. Go up the "white slab", then traverse to the left. A) Straight up for Kristallo (slings in the wide crack). B) Traverse and climb the small wall (piton) then 1m to the left and continue up and to the right. Belay for bot in metal stake on the ledge.

Makaros: Difficulty VI+. To the right of Kristallo (above the "white slabs") there is a very thin crack, next to a sharp edge. Up the crack (poor protection) and continue to the ledge. Belay on natural pro or traverse left on the ledge to belay on the metal stake.

Piano lessons: Difficulty VI. This route is to the left of "Makaros" and merge halfway up. Go up the "whit slabs" then climb the small overhangs - roofs close to the characteristic triangular roof. Move to bit to the left, then up, go past the ledge and continue on the gray wall to finish on the very top of the crag. This is the best viewpoint on the crag. Set up a belay on rock spikes.

The crack of Vaggelas: Difficulty IV (V) The last route in this climbing area is located a few meters to the right of Piano lessons. Start from narrow ledge, climb the crack (passing another ledge).

Tzitzikakia: Difficulty VI-. It is the first eastern route in the area. Everything here is small: Very small route and the crux under a small roof. No permanent pro. Go up the wall, climb up the fingercrack under the roof, natural protection belay on the ledge.

Cicada variation: Difficulty V+. This route is on the right and it is few meters bigger.

Coffee: Difficulty V+ This route starts from the white wall (red piton half way up). From here there are two choices. A) Up and slightly to the left, then right and up the corner with the crack or B) right from the piton, up, then left and up the same corner. Belay on bolt at the top.