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Karpathos is the 2nd largest and one of the most beautiful Dodecanese island in the Aegean Sea. It is well known for strong winds and windsurfing and has good touristic infrastructure. And it is perfect for climbing an is getting known as a 2nd Kalymnos. The rich mountainous terrain of Karpathos creates an impressive changing of landscapes, which enchants the visitor. In a short distance the landscape changes dramatically. Its rocky and green mountains always end up with a view of the deep blue and picturesque beaches of Karpathos. This is the main reason why Karpathos is considered the ideal island for hikers and climbers.

Website and guidebook: https://climbkarpathos.com

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2005-2010 Franz Ehrnthaller and friends started bolting, see guidebook pdf. After 2015 a big polish crew started bolting at large scale.

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Adia area
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Yvonne area
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Arkasa area
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Finiki area
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Lefkos area
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Author(s): Artur Kraszewski

Date: 2023

ISBN: 9788395042027

A definitive describing the sport climbing at Karpathos, a beautiful Dodecanese Island near Crete, covering 388 routes from F3 to F9a.

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