Kalymnos, Greece--Adventure Travel/Beach Holiday
Learn to Rock Climb by the Aegean Sea on this Greek Island Vacation
Dec 12, 2008
The Greek island of Kalymnos has become a world-renowned rock climbing destination as well as a favorite spot for a European beach holiday. A small island situated closer to Turkey than the Greek mainland, this Aegean isle offers one of the most amazing adventure vacations available: learning to rock climb. Adventure travelers can relax après-climbing by visiting Kalymnos’ beautiful Greek beaches. They can also check out some of the island’s additional adventures.
Adventure Travel: Learn How to Rock Climb
The climbing on Kalymnos couldn’t be better for those wanting to learn to rock climb. Climbing routes of easy and moderate grades of difficulty abound. This means that virtually anyone with the proper safety skills can go out climbing on a number of established routes. The routes are closely bolted, or “well-protected,” meaning that falls tend to be short, mitigating much of the fear factor inherent in rock climbing.
Several professional climbing guide services, such as the Alpine School Mountain Guides Arco Lake Garda and Rock & Sun, offer multiday climbing lessons on Kalymnos. These lessons include some, but not all, of the necessary climbing gear needed. A five-day beginner course with Alpine School Mountain Guides Arco Lake Garda costs €695,00 per person, and includes lodging plus ropes, carabiners, and quickdraws. Make reservations in advance.
A Relaxing European Beach Holiday
Greek beaches like those found on the Greek island of Kalymnos are groomed to perfection for holiday beachgoers. On Kalymnos, the beach season begins in May. Show up too soon, and it’s likely that the beaches will have their fair share of trash, plus few or no services for beachgoers. Plus, the weather won’t be conducive to sunbathing or swimming.
In the high season (May to September), the vacationer will discover beaches virtually packed with cushioned, reclining lounge chairs, each with its own umbrella. These shaded seats can be rented for €1,50. Of course, grabbing a seat on the sand is free, as is jumping into the salty Aegean Sea to cool off. Beachgoers will find plenty of frosty island drinks for purchase at the bars lining the beach to help quench their thirst.
More Adventures on Kalymnos
In addition to world-class rock climbing and beautiful Aegean beaches, adventure travelers to Kalymnos can also pursue a number of additional adventures, including:
- Scuba diving or snorkeling in the Aegean Sea;
- Taking a boat to nearby Telendos, which has a tiny village with a café, hiking trails, ancient ruins, and more rock climbing;
- Taking a boat to nearby Turkey for the day (or longer);
- Renting a scooter and heading out to the Sikati Cave and its nearby secluded beach, or just renting a scooter to tour other parts of the island; and
- Visiting the port town of Pothia on Greek Orthodox Easter to experience the island’s traditional celebration, which involves two “warring” parties of men throwing dynamite off of the mountainsides on either side of the city.
A Relaxing Beach Holiday/Adventure Vacation
Kalymnos, Greece offers the adventure traveler the opportunity to enjoy both an exciting rock climbing adventure as well as a relaxing vacation on the seashore. A rock climbing guide service can provide the necessary climbing lessons to teach a person rock climbing on Kalymnos. The traveler can also enjoy a full-service beach holiday experience, with lounge chairs and beach bars. To top it off, Kalymnos offers added adventures beyond beaches and rock climbing.
For trip planning information, visit Plan a Kalymnos, Greece Climbing/Beach Holiday.
For more on Kalymnos Climbing, visit Kalymnos Climbing: Climb 5.12 on a Greek Island.
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