Mytikas

Central Greece, GR

Mytikas is a seaside village on the northwest coast of Greece, approximately 140 south of Igoumenitsa port. A few kilometers past the village, just above the road, is a beautiful limestone wall full of huecos and pockets, between the Acarnanian Mountains and the crystal-clear Ionian Sea. If you are coming to Greece from Italy via Igoumenitsa, Mytikas is a great spot to start or end your Greece climbing trip. Known also as Voulkos Kamilafkas, sector Mytikas features a variety of grades, though most are in the 6a-6c range, so it should satisfy the majority of climbers. A fishing village with approximately 850 residents, Mytikas doubles as a summer resort with small hotels, rental studios and restaurants in a Mediterranean setting. The cherry on top is the 4km-long pebble beach with blue/green waters. Ancient Alyzίa, an important city in antiquity, was located nearby. Another highlight is the lush island Kalamos across the water, just one nautical mile across, mentioned in the Odyssey as “verdant Karnos”. The emerald seawaters of the Ionian are famous for their clarity, and the tall pine trees grow all the way down to the water. On vertical to slightly overhanging walls of excellent, ultra-solid, grey, red and white limestone. The cliff is full of holes, huecos and pockets, which make climbing thoroughly enjoyable, albeit technical and requiring good footwork. Grades vary: the majority is in the mid-grades (6a to 6c), but grades start at 4b and go up to 7a-7b, so most climbers will be happy. Most routes were equipped by Dimitris Katsoulas (who discovered Mytikas in 2003) with help by Iraklis Moysidis, Dimos Yfantis + Nikos Roditis (who is also tasked with crag maintenance). Routes were fully bolted and/or rebolted with Raumer 316L stainless-steel bolts.
CRAG STATISTICS
27
Routes
5224
meters climbed
220
Zlags
6a+
average grade

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Very safe
Parking
Vertical
Overhanging
Exposition
0 m.
1 min.

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