Kalymnos Arginonta
The bright red walls of Arginonta contain many outstanding climbs that are spoilt only by the popularity of the crag. With so many classic lines in the 6a to 6c range, it is perhaps no surprise that so many people flock to this climbing mecca. The arrival of the sun after midday on the right hand side forces everyone into the little space on the left hand side, making it feel crowded and detracting from the high quality of the routes. The message is clear. Arrive early and leave early.
Follow the road from Masouri to Arginonta village, and turn right shortly after the main road takes the second right angled left turn. Follow this road for a few hundred yards and park in a layby on the right hand side, opposite some rungs and rope that take you up the steep quarried wall to the path that leads left to the crag. Firewall is 5 minutes from the parking, the other sectors 5 to 10 minutes further
Sectors
| Sector | Description | Sun | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Arginonta Vertical Sailing | Start early, it gets hot here |
After 10am | 5b-7b |
| B | Arginonta Donkey | A nice sector, also approachable dire |
After 12 | 6a-7b |
| B | Arginonta Holiday | Lots of mid grade routes š |
After 12 | 4c-6c |
| C | Arginonta Ampitheatre | Steep routes |
After 13.30 | 6c-7b |
| D | Arginonta Infrared Wall | Lovely climbing on red rock |
After 13.30 | 5c-7a+ |
| E | Arginonta Firewall | The right hand sector is the first on |
After 12.00 | 5a-7b |