Kalymnos climbing courses 2024
I am so excited to share with you the days of the 2024 calendar for the upcoming climbing season on kalymnos. This year will be the 10th year in a row that i am running courses and the best part of it is the connections between my students and the people i meet through the courses. Sharing my experience with climbing and kalymnos with you is one of the most beautiful gifts in my life [...]
Cyprus rock climbing
Cyprus is an island country and part of Europe. It located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and it is one of the biggest islands in the Mediterranean after the Italian islands Sicily and Sardinia. Geographically, Cyprus is located in Western Asia, and has two main international airports Larnaka's airport and Pafo's airport. However, it has been massively influenced by Southeastern European culture over the years and it is a member of European Union since 2004. [...]
Keep Kalymnos clean
Vertic'Albâtre is volunteering on Kalymnos not for the first time and they send us a message . Keep Kalymnos clean ! I know Nicole Gratagos and Vertic'Albâtre, a French alpine club from Normandie that is visiting Kalymnos for climbing courses since 2016. I worked with the club for the first time in 2016 and met with their organization and Physical education teacher Nicole Gratacos ! Vertic'Albâtre, visit the island almost every year with Nicole [...]
Kalymnos climbing courses 2023
Looking to book your climbing vacation for Spring, Summer and Autumn 2023!? Are you looking for a climbing course as a beginner to build a solid ground and start climbing in autonomy with confidence Are you an intermediate climber that wants to boost up your confidence and you technique Are you interested enjoying yoga and climbing in a very unique combination Tania with her team is ready to offer you best quality services and [...]
Go Greece your way
GO GREECE YOUR WAY Go Greece your way is the perfect website to get inspired get and information for your vacations in Greece. They propose and recommend unknown destinations, or at least unknown to most non-Greeks. You will find all the information you need according to activities and sights in specific islands, cities or areas. It includes activities for sporty people as well as activities for those of you interested in culture and ancient [...]
Yoga and climbing retreat
Yoga &Climbing retreat - CYPRYS - PAFOS *flexible policy of cancellations due to covid-19 . Limited places available , small groups of participants Relax, play, and enjoy a fun long weekend at Droushia village climbing and practicing yoga with Tania and Anna. Whether you want to practice your yoga or have an adventure you will leave this retreat full of energy, connected with yourself, and happier. All levels are welcomed - come to learn, [...]
The Greek King of the Calanques, Emperor of the Dolomites (1923-2004).
George Livanos, a great alpinist who was born in Marseille of France with a Greek father and grandfather. A Pure amateur mountaineer, he put more than 25,000 pitons, opened 500 routes in the historical and magical place of Les Calanques of Marseille, 40 in the Dolomites, a score in the Alps and repeated many major routes in the Alps and Dolomites. Many of the great names of Alpinism
Beautiful Les Calanques. French Fjords of the Mediterranean
Les Calanques is one of those destinations that everyone has been dreaming to visit. This area offers picture-perfect bullet-proof sun-lit white limestone above the crystal blue waters of the French Mediterranean. Set between Cassis and Marseille, this 12-mile cliff band
Kalymnos climbing retreat with Sasha Digiulian
Kalymnos climbing retreat with Sasha Digiulian ! THE 2ND ANNUAL ULTIMATE GREECE CLIMBING ADVENTURE WITH SASHA DIGIULIAN . Last year i was connected with True Nature to lead and support Sasha's Digiulian 1st retreat on Kalymnos, an ultimate experience that everyone should join. I am very excited to share with you that i am supporting Sasha's retreat for the second year on Kalymnos. If you wish to join this retreat please contact for more [...]
Dave Macleod’s book. Make or Brake: Don’t let climbing injuries dictate your success
Recently I bought Dave Macleod’s book and I was happily surprised to find out a lot of answers to difficult decisions about
My best climbing destination in Greece is Kalymnos
Treat yourself and visit this amazing island! kalymnos climbing guidebook is one of the most well designed climbing topos I have ever seen. Every climber should have this on their bookshelf.
New calendar 2021 is now available
KALYMNOS CLIMBING COURSES CALENDAR 2021 Looking to book a climbing course or a retreat for the new climbing season in 2021. Do you want to plan your next rock climbing holidays and you want to book a course to take your climbing to the next level ? Do you want to book a course with a certified instructor for your first climbing outdoors? We have a variety of climbing courses and retreats now available for [...]
Kalymnos beginners climbing course
Kalymnos 5-day climbing course- Beginners level 2021 Kalymnos climbing courses Looking to book a climbing course or a retreat for the new climbing season in 2021. Do you want to plan your next rock climbing holidays and you want to book a course to taķe your climbing to the next level ? Do you want to book a course with a certified instructor for your first climbing outdoors? We have a variety of climbing courses [...]
Performance rock climbing course
Intermediate rock climbing course A month already has passed after the end of the season and my last climbing course on Kalymnos. Today, it feels like Winter with rain and clouds on the island... Some tea and cake and lot's of time to update our blog and our climbing stories from the courses. I feel lucky and so grateful to finish the season by teaching an amazing international group from England, France, Spain and Switzerland. [...]
Kalymnos climbing course
Kalymnos Beginner's climbing course Kalymnos climbing season had a strange-start this year because of corona. The beginning of the October had an amazing kick start with an amazing group of climbers who came on Kalymnos for first and…tenth time! Massimo the most experienced climber,Abby, Katie, Katrine, and Hannah, thank for your good energy! Such an amazing moment having you all on this climbing course on Kalymnos. To spend such a nice week with all of [...]
Kalymnos multipitch guiding
First experience multi-pitch for Johannes and Lou 3 stripes 150m 5c+/6a It was a great pleasure to guide Johannes and Lou and share with them their first multi-pitch experience. I chose for them “3 stripes” an ideal multipitch with short pitches in moderate grades. Johannes and Lou enjoyed the route like they where doing multi pitched all their lives. The level of comfort they showed created a feeling that this introduction will not be the [...]
Kalymnos tailored-made climbing course
Kalymnos climbing course A 5 days tailored-made climbing course is ideal for all levels from beginners to advanced climbers. With this course we focus on individual's need. The strong points of the climber are enforced. The weak points are evaluated. With exercises and tools we work to improve the weak points. Conor joined a 5 days tailor-made climbing course on Kalymnos in September 2020. I have had a great time climbing with you Conor and [...]
kalymnos intermediate climbing course
Kalymnos climbing season started very slowly this year. This year the season started very late. The sanitary crisis and the massive lock downs all over the world forced a lot of flight cancellations. The first climbers arrived on the island in June whether normally they would arrived end of March. By mid August everything started to return to normality. The climbing courses and personalized guiding started to pick up. Tailored-based intermediate climbing course Patricia, [...]
Climbing Vs Ballet: Do they go together?
A few weeks ago I re-discover ballet. A ballet teacher from Russia married with a Kalymnian man, moved to kalymnos many years ago and owns a ballet school. We decided with some of my very good friends and climbing partners to
The Greek King of the Calanques, Emperor of the Dolomites (1923-2004).
George Livanos, a great alpinist who was born in Marseille of France with a Greek father and grandfather. A Pure amateur mountaineer, he put more than 25,000 pitons, opened 500 routes in the historical and magical place of Les Calanques of Marseille, 40 in the Dolomites, a score in the Alps and repeated many major routes in the Alps and Dolomites. Many of the great names of Alpinism
Kalymnos 5 days climbing course
Climb Mediterranean organizes climbing holidays on Kalymnos with an experience and internationaly certified climbing instructor (French national diploma) Tania Matsuka. We create our courses in an environment for you to progress and evolve. We create an environment with enthusiasm safety and experience where you can learn, develop and apply your climbing abilities. Plan your next climbing adventure and improve, train, have fun in a world class climbing destination Treat your self this year by scheduling a [...]
Some deep thoughts about rock climbing, a divided island and peace
One of the most exciting things in climbing is sharing the love for rock climbing with so many different people all over the world. Through those years i am finding out that climbing gives us many options: to learn, to perform, to evolve, to improve, to have fun, meet people, travel and discover new culture and definitely became a better version of who we are.