Kalymnos

Kalymnos is one of the world’s best-known sport climbing destinations, famous for its huge limestone cliffs, steep walls, tufas, pockets, and generally excellent rock. The island offers thousands of bolted routes spread across numerous sectors, with climbing available at almost every grade and in a wide variety of styles. The main climbing areas are concentrated around the villages of Masouri, Myrties, and Armeos, making it easy to combine climbing with restaurants, beaches, and island life. The season is particularly good in spring and autumn, when cooler temperatures make the steep limestone more manageable.

Kalymnos is most commonly reached via Kos. From Kos Airport, take a taxi or bus to Mastichari port, then catch a ferry to Pothia on Kalymnos. The ferry takes roughly 30–40 minutes. From Pothia, Masouri is about a 20-minute drive. Kalymnos also has a small airport with flights from Athens. For accommodation, Masouri or Myrties are the most convenient bases. They're close to the main concentration of crags, restaurants, beaches and climbing shops, and many sectors can be reached on foot.