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Kalymnos location

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eve29 24 Jun 2014

I'm off to kalymnos in July for a weeks cragging. Where is the best base to stay. We will be climbing and lazing at the beach also.

Cheers

Os_878 24 Jun 2014

In reply to eve29:

Masouri is in my opinion the best location as it is within walking distance of alot of crags & then a short scooter or boat ride to the others

Paul Phillips - UKC and UKH 24 Jun 2014

In reply to eve29:

+1 for Masouri.

Ste Brom 24 Jun 2014

In reply to eve29:

Emporios up the coast is nice and quiet, with a few crags here and there and a nice beach. Good if you have had an overload of the climbing hoards.
And its worth walking right up to the headland round there, the northern coast looks wild, almost Scottish.

kipper12 24 Jun 2014

In reply to eve29:

Masouri

Though I did womder about Emporios, it is certainly quieter

vagiosk 24 Jun 2014

In reply to eve29:

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Martin Hore 24 Jun 2014

In reply to eve29:

Stayed in Emporios last September. Much quieter and very pleasant, but... you will need a car or scooter in July. The crags within walking distance of Emporios mostly face south - way too warm. The shady crags are mostly nearer Masouri.

Ste Brom 25 Jun 2014

In reply to Martin Hore:

Two buses out a day; one at 9:30 in the morn, and one at 5:30. For 2 euro!

alps_p 25 Jun 2014

In reply to Ste Brom:

I went last year in August and there were hardly any crowds at the crags. I'd say Massouri in July. In prime season, i.e. spring or autumn, perhaps Emporios is a better choice.