CYPRUS CLIMBING ROAD TRIP

Pick up from Larnaca airport and drive to Paphos area (1:30h). On the way we can visit Limasol and have lunch or dinner (depending on the arrival time).
Night in ''The Lodge'' in Amargeti village. A well located village retreat.

First rock climbing day on one of Cyprus' most famous climbing spots is locally known as Dhiarizos, an excellent compact limestone sports crag up to 28m tall. The routes here span from 3+ to 7c+ with a mix of vertical face climbing and shorter, powerful bouldery routes. The crag is well-orientated, so finding some shade is always possible. The crag is located 35' drive from our accomodation.

Climbing in Episkopi village. The crag offers a variety of climbing styles with the main feature being the steep overhang wall that offers challanging climbs. This sector hosts some of Cyprus’ most challenging climbing routes thanks to the steep and powerful climbing. There are a handful of 5-star dead-vertical climbs ranging between 6b and 7c, but the majority of climbs are graded 7a or harder, all the way to 8b+, with some more challenging projects still waiting to be freed, including a possible first 9a route in Cyprus. The sector is only 16' drive from our accomodation.

Drive in the morning towards Akamas peninsula (45') and climb in the sectors around Droushia and Ineia which are scattered around different heights, styles, and difficulties. The rock here is compact sandstone, which provides excellent friction, making it a perfect environment for routes that combine vertical face climbing with tricky slab sequences. Routes here range from 3+ to 8b+, with some projects still open. Night in Palates Hotel and dinner in one of the fish taverns next to Latchi fishing port.

Drive towards the mountains (2h). Although this is inteted to be a rest day from climbing the group psyched is high we can do some climbing in Madari Area. Otherwise we use the day to hike in one of the most scienic nature trails of the area and have a nice lunch before heading to Troodos to visit the highest point of the island and sattle down in our accomodation. Night in Troodos Hotel. 

Crossing over to the North side of Cyprus to climb in Larnaca tis Lapithou area. The rock here is primarily made of hard crystalline limestone, which creates beautiful steep and vertical walls with many types of climbing. There are pockets, tufas, roofs, caves, tiny crimps, and beautiful cracks providing climbing styles for everyone. Grades range from 4+ to 8b, with many projects still open. Spend the evening in Nicosia where we can visit the old town for a well deserved beer and dinner. Night in Altius Boutique Hotel. 

Drive from Nicosia back to Larnaca airport where we conclude our road trip around the best rock climbing spots that Cyprus has to offer.