The Ermionida and Argolis regions offer exceptional solid grey limestone for rock climbing. While the majority of the routes are single-pitch sport climbing, a selection of trad climbing routes also exists. However, it’s worth noting that these climbing areas are only partially developed, presenting a substantial opportunity for new route establishment in the region.

With over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, the Argolis area serves as a preferred holiday destination for many. Furthermore, the area’s altitude enables year-round rock climbing opportunities, including the hot summer months, as some crags, such as Didyma, stand over 1,000m tall.

We have thoroughly explored the area, visiting all crags, gathering pertinent information, and capturing stunning photos to present you with the Climbing in Ermionida Guidebook, free of charge.

Details of the Guidebook:

• Format: A4 portrait (for easy and free printing at home)
• Layout: User friendly
• Colour: Full colour print
• File format: Interactive PDF
• Pages: 98
• Crags: 10
• Bouldering field: 1
• Routes: 300+
• General info
• Access info
• Topos
• Photos
• Panoramas

Crags in Ermionida region

• Didyma
• Pillars of the Wind
• Katafyki Ravine
• Petrogerakas
• Thermisia Castle (Kastro Thermisias)
• SunCastle
• Pleiades
• Caves of Fragthi
• Rock of Ages
• Dardiza Crag

Download for FREE the Climbing in Ermionida Guidebook

Should you wish to receive this complete Climbing Guide for Ermionida, then feel free to download the guide in PDF format. In case you are interested to receive printed copies, the you can in touch via the contact form.

• 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

Trad/Mountaineering climbing around Ermionida region

• Taygete – Multipitch Climb | 6 pitches 6b+ 205 m.
• Maia – Multipitch Climb | 5 pitches 5c 178 m. 
• Monsters of the Wind | Climbing the South-West Ridge of Mount Ortholithi
• The Long Run IV+/V- UIAA 900 m.| Climbing the South-East Ridge of Mount Ortholithi
• Lizard V UIAA 90 m. | Trad Climbing on top of Thermisia Lagoon
• Souzaki Mouzaki V- UIAA 50 m. | Trad Climbing in Kouverta Beach – Ermioni
• Dardiza Bayby 1 V- UIAA 30 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni
• Dardiza Bayby 2 IV UIAA 30 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni
  
• Dardiza Bayby 3 IV UIAA 20 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni
• Dardiza Bayby 4 V- UIAA 20 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni
• Dardiza Bayby 5 IV+ UIAA 20 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni
• Dardiza Bayby Shitter V- UIAA 20 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni

About Ermionida

Ermionida  is a municipality in the Argolis regional unit, Peloponnese, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town of Kranidi.

Ermioni is a small fishing town in Ermionida (Argolis) on the east of Peloponnese. The traditional taverns, the cafés, the paved streets, the beautiful houses and the crystal clear beaches around this area are some of the reasons which make this town is an interesting summer destination of Peloponnese. 

While travelling around the area, you will have the chance to admire olive and pine trees along with plenty of bays with turquoise waters but also plenty of climbing crags. Rock climbing around Ermionida and generally the region of Argolis is all on excellent solid grey limestone. 

The majority of the routes are single pitch sport climbing routes, though there are some trad climbing routes as well.  

However all of the climbing areas are only partially developed, which means there is a massive opportunity to establish new routes in the area. The area of Argolis gets over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and is a popular holiday destination. 

This also means that it is possible to rock climb virtually throughout the whole year in the region, even in the hot summer months, as some crags such as Didyma are found on higher elevation – as high as 1,000 m.!

Guidebook Cover Photo Credits

• Climber: Klemen Bečan
• Photo by: Andreas Markou

Before you leave this blog check out the following map

Below: This map marks all the mountaineering adventures that have been featured on Olympus Mountaineering so far, including several Sport climbing crags – Select full screen to expand, zoom in for more detail, or click on a marker for a link to the post.