Climb Kalymnos, swim afterwards
A climbing week on Kalymnos, one of the world's densest sport-climbing destinations, based in Masouri with a final move to the quieter crags above Emborios.
- Length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Months
- April – May, September – November
- Stops
- 2
The route on a map
1 · 4 nights
Masouri, Kalymnos
The main climbing village, beneath the Grande Grotta and Odyssey sectors.
2 · 2 nights
Emborios, Kalymnos
A quieter village at the island's north end, near the Symplegades sector.
Day by day
Day 1
Kos to Kalymnos
Sleep · Masouri
Ferry across and settle into Masouri before the first climbs.
Day 2
Grande Grotta sector
Sleep · Masouri
A day on the stalactite-hung routes above the sea.
Day 3
Odyssey sector
Sleep · Masouri
Climbing on the Odyssey crag, with a swim at Melitsahas after.
Day 4
Rest and swim
Sleep · Masouri
A lighter day at Melitsahas bay before the drive north.
Day 5
On to Emborios
Sleep · Emborios
Drive north and climb the Symplegades sector in the afternoon.
Day 6
Emborios climbing
Sleep · Emborios
A further day of routes above the village, swimming at the base of the crag.
Day 7
Departure
Departure
Return via Kos for departure.