Rock climbing in Athens, Greece

Explore the best locations for rock climbing in Athens and the Attica region, boasting more than 40 crags for all levels. Learn the basics of rock climbing or improve your skills in 1 or several journeys with Pavlos, HMGA mountain guide.

+1 Days

All year

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Description

Rock climbing in Athens may not be as popular as visiting the historic Acropolis, but it's certainly a unique way of exploring some of the natural attractions of this ancient city.

There are more than 40 crags around the Attika region, some of them in the very center of Athens and others in close locations, like Parnitha mountain.

Whether you are an experienced rock climber or a beginner who wants to get started on this sport, you'll find exciting opportunities in this area!

Here are some of the highlights of rock climbing in Athens:

Routes of all levels of difficulty in great rock quality.
Attica basin has outstanding climate conditions all year round.
In case you get cold and rainy days, I can take you to some of the best indoor climbing & bouldering gyms in the city.
You can mix up your adventure in the rock with sightseeing around them main cultural and historical landmarks in Athens.
I'll take you to the best locations depending on weather conditions (yes, you'll get shade on hot days) as well as your previous skills and your wishes.
You'll get to see amazing views of the city!

You can contact me for 1 or several days of rock climbing. If it's your first time, you'll receive an introductory course and learn the basic climbing and safety techniques.

Then, I'll take you to some great spots for some top rope climbing. Depending on your progress, you will be able to lead some routes on easy ground.

If you already have some experience as a climber, you'll be free to take your own path. However, I'll be there making you feel safe, giving you useful advice on the climbing routes and helping with climbing gear.

Are you coming to Greece soon? Sign up for a rock climbing adventure in Athens! I'd be glad to share my passion for climbing with you.

If you are looking for other challenging outdoor activities in this area, you can take a look at this 10-day climbing trip to the iconic Mount Olympus.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

About the guide

Pavlos

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(11)

Mountain Guide

I am a mountain guide of the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing (HFMC) and an IFMGA mountain guide. I live in Greece, a unique country with some of the least explored landscapes in Europe.

I discovered my passion for mountaineering when I was 17. What started as a hobby soon turned into an exciting profession that has taken me on many expeditions around the world over the last two decades. One of my biggest achievements was reaching the summit of Mt Everest in 2004, as the Deputy Leader of the first successful Greek expedition.

Besides, I studied Mass Media Communication and I'm a Film Director. Producing documentaries is another way of unfolding my love for nature and travel.

I really like designing new itineraries and taking clients off the beaten tracks, allowing them to enjoy authentic experiences in my country.

Languages

Greek | German | English | Czech

Certificates

HMGA | IFMGA

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

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Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

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