Bouldering in Athens

Sarunas · Post by **Sarunas** » 12 Jul 2007 10:47

Hi,

I'm going on holidays to Athens next weekend, and while I'm there I would like to do some bouldering in Athens area for a day.

What areas would you guys recommend?

Regards,
Sarunas

Dimitris · Post by **Dimitris** » 12 Jul 2007 14:36

If you can avoid the hot hours by visiting this place early in the morning, I recommend the Philopappou hill, which resides in the center of Athens, next to Acropolis. There is a free parking area, outside of the "Dora Stratou Theater", only 200m from the rocks, but you can also go there by taxi.

Sarunas · Post by **Sarunas** » 18 Jul 2007 12:33

Hey,

Thanks for that. I'll try to check it out.

Is there a guidebook for that area online? I can't find a mention of it on the webpage. Or even, is there usually people in the area?

Dimitris · Post by **Dimitris** » 22 Jul 2007 11:36

There is a guidebook (by D. Titopoulos). Unfortunately it is not online, only on hard copy. Usually there are many climbers in this area, if the day is not very hot. The most common boulders is the "Traverse" and "Potamousis rock" with passages from V+ to VIII+.