Kalymnos

Hiking in Kalymnos…
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Kalymnos, with its innumerable secluded aspects, the untouched beaches and the sacred peak, offers an inexhaustible terrain for walking. Furthermore, the diverse and rugged terrain has advocated the preservation of the old paths and, most important, the paths connecting major destinations such as the settlements, their ports, the bays and the scattered churches and monasteries.

The first step in identifying and mapping these paths was done in 2009, during the creation of the first hiking map of the island by Anavasi. More recently, the group Paths of Greece compiled a proposal for the creation of a hiking network.

Climbing in Kalymnos…
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Kalymnos has established itself worldwide as one of the most important climbing areas. The diversity of cliffs and the unique climbing style imposed by the landforms, the easy access to climbing sectors and the easy connection from one sector to the other, the incredible feeling of climbing the ovehanging routes overlooking the sea, and the possibility, thanks to the mild climate, of climbing all year, make Kalymnos one of the most attractive climbing areas in the world.

Climbing in Kalymnos began in the late 90s, after the visit of some well known Italian climbers. Soon, Greek climbers were involved and started equipping the cliffs; their efforts was supported by the Municipality of Kalymnos. The warm welcome offered by Kalymnians to the climbers, and the publishing of the climbing guidebook written by Aris Theodoropoulos aided climbing to be a standalone tourism product.

Up to now they have been equipped approximately 60 sectors and subsectors with about 2000 routes; every year about 100-150 new routes are opened. Most routes are equipped and the degrees of difficulty varies from 4c up to 9c, thus offering endless challenges for both beginners and experienced climbers.