Welcome to the breathtaking village of Kalo Chorio and specifically, Peza Crag, Located neabry Agios Nicolaos in Crete, Greece. Peza has emerged as a climber’s haven, boasting a variety of routes that cater to beginners and experienced climbers alike. In this blog post, we will delve into the history, development, and exhilarating climbing experiences offered by this stunning climbing destination.

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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: 18
• Sectors: 3
• Routes: 50
• General info
• Access info
• Topos
• Photos
• Panoramas

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Download for FREE the Climbing in Peza Guidebook

Should you wish to receive this complete Climbing Guide for Peza Crag, 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)

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Peza Crag

Peza Crag Sectors

Sector Name	No. of Routes	Grades
Panas	9	6a up to 7a
Talos	35	5a up to 8b+
Minoas	6	6b up to 7b+

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Access to Peza Crag

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The Evolution of Peza Crag

Climbing in Peza began around 2006, thanks to the enthusiasm of Dimitris Oikonomou and the generous support of Dimitris Koulougousidis, who provided the first equipment. At the time, Oikonomou, couldn’t resist the urge to explore and bolt new routes across Crete.

Koulougousidis, a true pioneer, also created one of the first indoor climbing walls on the island to train the local rescue team. That wall became a meeting place for everyone, a community hub where the local climbing spirit was born.

Over the years, climbers from all over Crete and Greece contributed to developing more routes across the Peza sectors, covering all grades and styles.

In the past two years, all the routes have been fully rebolted with titanium hardware by Kostas Grafanakis, with support from the Frizzy Foundation. 

This guidebook is publised to share the story of Peza and invite more climbers to experience the magic of Kalo Chorio and its surrounding cliffs.

Special thanks to Thanasis Chtenas, Aris Mavromatis, Ioanna Mavrofourou, Christos Daniil, Christos Belogiannis, Nektarios Koulougousidis, and Themelis Marnelos for their help in developing new routes and supporting the local climbing community.

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About Kalo Chorio

The area of Kalo Chorio in Lasithi forms a unique cultural and natural landscape where history, nature, and human activity meet. The nearby ancient site of Vrokastro, a fortified Minoan settlement overlooking the Gulf of Istron, stands as a reminder of the region’s long past.

Just below, on the same rocky slopes that once offered protection and vantage, lies the modern climbing sector of Peza. ts impressive limestone walls, marked by sharp features and natural textures, now attract climbers from all over Crete and Greece. In Peza, visitors experience a living connection between past and present, where ancient inhabitants built for safety, today’s climbers ascend for exploration and inspiration.

Together, Kalo Chorio, Vrokastro, and Peza form a landscape of cultural continuity and outdoor adventure within the heart of eastern Crete.

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