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The Capital of Greece with dozens of crags nearby, most easily accesible
Description
Athens is a big city and in terms of climbing Atheneans are very lucky. There are nearby routes from 3 to 8th grade, short, long, sport, trad and mixed. Different crags may have complete different characteristics.
Climbing in Athens is friendly all year round if you choose the correct crag according to sun position
In general, if you travel by car approach is not an issue, most crags require less than 15 minute walking.
Approach
Nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH). Biggest nearby ports are Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio There is train (OSE) and bus (KTEL) conection with all major cities of Greece daily.
Where to stay
Athens is full of Hotels, hostels, AirBnBs so you won't have problem finding where to stay
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Author(s): Vertical Planet
Date: 2014
Athens Climbing Guidebook describes 33 climbing areas in the city and its immediate surroundings / finest limestone in various positions and in difficulties / from 4a to 9a, with more than 1100 routes.
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Date: 2004
ISBN: 9789608195615
A comprehensive guidebook describing the sport climbing found within an hour’s driving of Athens, covering 29 different crags with routes spread across a wide range of grades.
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| 4b | ★★ Toni Montana | ||
| 5a | ★★ Aperando Galazio | ||
| 5b | Svetlana | ||
| 5c+ | ★★ Prothermansi | ||
| 6a | ★★ Dr. Spock | ||
| 6a+ | ★★ Dr. No | ||
| 6b | ★★★ Polyergaleio | ||
| 6b+ | ★★ Frida | ||
| 6c | ★★★ Armegedon | ||
| 6c+ | ★★★ Ta pánta rei |
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