The past few years, there has been developed numerous new climbing areas such as: Agios Andreas, Agios Petros, Arcadia/Repodina and Voulomeni/Nestani. The most visited area for climbing activities is Leonidio, but certainly paying a visit to Agios Andreas was a great idea.

This new crag was developed near the village of Agios Andreas in Arcadia region, Peloponnese, Greece.

About Agios Andreas Crag

The development of the climbing crag began in late 2019 by Andy Long and followed up by Climb Greece team and T. Landman in 2020. Climb Greece team consists of A.Theodoropoulos, C. Idoux, D. Titopoulos, D. Klaoudatou, K. Grafanakis, T. Porri, C. Ziavras.

The rock consists of grey-brown and red limestone of very good quality with a total of 35 routes for the time being. There are routes for all types of climbing, but this crag will be appreciated the most by intermediate and experienced climbers.

All year climbing is possible, the best seasons to visit the Agios Andreas Crag is from late autumn up to early summer.

Grades 5a to 8b.

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In a Nutshell

• Exposure: North-West
• Best Season: Late Autumn – early Summer
• Sun: From 14.00
• Walk in: 5 minutes
• Water: None
• Family Friendly: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes
• Camping: Parking Spot
• Gear: 80 m. rope, 20 quickdraws

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Download for free the complete Agios Andreas Crag Guidebook

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Approach: How to reach Agios Andreas Crag

From Athens take the high way towards Corinth-Tripolis and take the exit toward Ancient Nemea/Nafplio/Mycenae.

Then, take EO Korinthou Argous, EO Argous Tripoleos, Kiveriou – Astrous and Astrous – Leonidiou. At point (37.343998, 22.761651) you will reach the village of Agios Andreas. Follow the signs towards profitis Elias and you can park your car on this point: 37.336563, 22.759222

As soon as you will park the car, you will identify the path which leads right the central area of the crag. The short hike to the crag is less than 5 minutes.

• Parking spot: 37.336563, 22.759222
• Crag location: 37.336381, 22.760154

 

 

 

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The Routes

Name	Grade	Meters
Trakas	6a	18
Skali	5b	15
Bilbo	5a	15
Django	5b	15
Legolas	5c	17
Amelie	6c	22
Dirty Harry	5c	18
Spock	6a	22
Rampo	5c	20
Joker	5c+	20
Dark Knight	6b	15
Baby Driver	6a+	20
Baby Driver ext.	6c	28
1201	7c	28
1202	7b+	28
46	6c+	28
Dimi	7a+	28
Off the Wall	6c+	25
No name 19	?	25
Hands of time	7b	18
Skin and Bones	7c	35
Oshi	8a	35
Jackson Left	?	35
Jackson Storm	8b	35
Lighting McQueen	7c+	30
Icarus	8a	30
Baba Ghanoush	7c+	30
Nomad	6c+	25
Gollum	6a+	16
Aragorn	6a+	16
Scarface	7b	20
Hannibal	6c+	20
Fire	6b+	20
Paradise city	6a+	20
Enigma	6c+	20

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Photos of Climbing Various Routes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About Agios Andreas

Agios Andreas is an area that consists of the beautiful village of Agios Andreas (which was created by the residents of the large Tsakonian village of Prastos), its beach, Agios Georgios, and the Arkadiko Chorio (Arcadian Village, a model settlement founded in the 1980s).

Agios Andreas is located on the road Astros-Leonidio at a distance of 6 km from Astros and 40 KM, North of Leonidio.

In the South West of the village, on a hill above orchards with olive trees, stands a vertical rock, with North-West orientation, and height 20-40 meters, of excellent quality solid limestone. 

On the right part of the crag the color of the rock is orange-red, and decorated with beautiful stalactite formations. On the left area of the crag there are gray plaques and mainly vertical or slightly positive slope. The location is idealic, with beautiful views to the sea and towards the village.

After climbing do not miss a stop for a drink or snack in the beautiful square of the village, or the fish restaurants by the seaside.

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Download for free the complete Agios Andreas Crag Guidebook

• Download the complete Interactive Guidebook in PDF spreads (best for Tablets/Laptops/Desktops)
• Download the complete Interactive Guidebook in PDF single pages (best for Phones)
• Should you wish to receive a “Ready-To-Print” copy of the file contact us here

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See more climbing around this area here:

• Climbing in Leonidio – Sector Douvari
• Climbing in Mini Canyon – Leonidio
• Multipitch climb in Leonidio – Mignonette (kokkinovrachos)
• Climbing in Leonidio

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