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Re: [ncrockclimber] Kalymnos, Greece - Planning 2009 trip, need advice:
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snowey
Jun 16, 2008, 7:03 PM
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I don't know much about the timing though I have heard that Kalymnos is becoming more and more a year round place. I don't know much about the other places so I will only be talking about Massouri.
If I were to go again I would definitely stay in Massouri as everything is in walking distance and you can get by without any form of transportation. You should just find something when you get there. I think I paid 15 euros a night for a two bed room room all by myself. If you want a sea view it costs a bit extra. If I were you I would insist on not having a sea view in order to save some money. I found that I spent nearly zero time in my room.
You can rent scooters once you are in massouri. I would suggest taking a cab to Massouri from the port/airport, walking around until you find a place to stay, go climbing for a few days in the nearby sectors (e.g. Grand Grotta, Spartacus, Odyssey Jurrasic Park, etc...) and then after you get your bearings rent a scooter for a couple of days to go to the places that are a bit further.
There are two climbing shops in Massouri. One on either end of town. You can buy a climbing guide there or in any tourist shop throughout Massouri. Prepare to spend ~40 euros on a beautiful full color book. Its a new guide book by Ari Theodoropolus (spelling?).
Other advice.
* If you are staying in Massouri, pick a snack bar and stick to it for drinks, snacks, etc... They are all family run and its really nice being a local someplace, even if its only for a week.
* Bring a snorkel to play with in the sea. When the sun hits the walls, people usually retire to the swimming pools and swimming holes.
* I don't know about early season but I was there in October and it was really nice having a pool at the place in which I was staying. Again for afternoon relaxation.
* Order a Frappe' on a warm afternoon (cold coffee drink).
You can see my mini TR with lots of pics here:
http://pullharder.org/...-pinching-in-greaks/
(This post was edited by snowey on Jun 16, 2008, 7:05 PM)
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Post edited by snowey
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