Zobolo - all year round destination in Greece

Aris Theodoropoulos, aka Mr Kalymnos, has been with a team putting up some 80 routes in Zobolo saying it offers possibly the best summer climbing in Greece. It is located by the sea, near Neapoli, some 2.5 h drive south of Leonidio. In total there are now 300+ routes and the potential is 1 000 including also MPs up to 200 meters.

"A big camping with some bungalows is planned to open next year. The camping will be located very close to the crags and the beach." The picture shows a new tufa sector which they will start to develop very soon.

How come it is such a great summer destination?
The sectors face each other, so you can climb in the shade or sun all day by selecting the appropriate sector for the weather and time of day. Furthermore, the fact that the cliffs face several different directions may offer some protected areas on days with strong winds, which are not infrequent. Both new sectors are excellent for climbing in the summer, even on very hot days. Because there is shade all day by choosing the right crag. Also the wind and the microclima of these new crag gives lower temperatures.