Climbing in Dardiza – Ermioni – Argolis | Greece

We are at the beginning of November, and in Greece we still have splendid weather, actually great conditions for climbing. As I have been visiting the region of Ermioni often, I came to know that besides all the other climbing crags of the region, there is a tiny crag nearby Dardiza developed by Hans and Jeannette Weninger.

Although, I do not see the real point of why having bolted routes on this short crag, I have decided to visit the area and give it a try.

The crag in Dardiza, has two (2) easy routes of about 10 meters high.

Crags in Ermionida region

Didyma
Pillars of the Wind
Katafyki Ravine
Thermisia Castle (Kastro Thermisias)
Caves of Frachti
Rock of Ages

About Dardiza Crag

This is a tiny crag bolted by Hans and Jeannette Weninger and one could also consider as a good location for bouldering. In the south face of the rock, there are two routes (George and Filia), instead, the rest of the rock is unexploited for the time being.

On the west face of the crag, there is potential for few more routes, but all said routes would be maximum 12 meters high.

Crag location: 37.410559, 23.279172

Great view from the Dardiza Crag

Approach: How to reach the Dardiza Crag

Coming from Ermioni or Kranidi (same applies also if one drives from Athens of Nafplio), one has to follow the road towards Thermisia.

About 5 km and at point 37.406167, 23.277654 turn left towards the north. At point 37.408044, 23.281630 turn again left and drive uphill till you see a large water tank that is on the side of the road. On the left side, there is a dirt road that leads directly to the climbing crag.

Parking lot: 37.409321, 23.280151

The Routes

Dardiza crag, as aforementioned, offers only two easy routes that share the same belay

George | 5a – 3 bolts | 10 meters
Filia 2 | 5a – 2 bolts | 10 meters

Both routes have only one crux and is not difficult to climb it.

Bellow photos of Filia 5a 10 m.

Bellow photos of George 5a 10 m.

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Further Information

This post contains many information regarding the various crags and sectors in the Ermionida region. Should you wish to know more and your have a specific question, we would be pleased to try to help you out.

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In case you would like to do enjoy some hiking in between climbing, feel free to check out the following posts:

Hiking activities in Ermionida

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