Unidentified routes Nafplio

[Steve]

Hi from Nafplio,
While investigating a wall somewhat below and to the right of the Palomidi Fortress we found several bolted routes. The crag is in the shade over the first half of the day so would be ideal for these hot days. Route names include Gorilla, Ave Maria and Mia Culpa. They look hard but maybe there are other routes that are easier? Any information would be welcome.
Thank you.
Steve and Sonya

[Katie]

Hi Steve and Sonya,

The routes you found belong to a new sector which is still being developed by local climbers Kostas Tsoukleidis and Nadine Strobl. Some of the routes have likely not been climbed at all. I’m afraid there is no further information available until the sector is completed.

I hope this helps. Did you manage to locate sector Anatoli?

Best,
Katie

[arigo]

Hi Steve & Sonya,

I have been there once. I think there are not more than 6 routes.

The easier is the first route from the left and it’s 6a+ if I remember well. As you go to the right, things should get harder…probably you can get more information if you post your question here :

https://www.facebook.com/groups/230031353788049/

I hope this will help.

Best regards,

Alexandros

[Steve]

Hi Katie and Alexadros,
Thank you for the information. Alexandros, do you know the name of the 6a+?
Katie, we climbed six routes at Neraki in the hot sun although a cool breeze developed halfway through our day there. The best route I did, my favorite route so far, was Kolokotronis. Fun! Also Ape and some of the fives. There were two other climbers there. Russian I believe. We continued from Neraki around the bend as far as Karathona Beach to get a look at the climbing. At first I had no idea where to look so I showed a local fisherman the picture in Ari’s guide with the white crosses and the chapel. The man pointed to a faint blur of white on the far side of the bay. We were too hot and tired to go further. Instead, we dropped our heavy packs and went for a swim.
We don’t have a car so the walk is a long one in the heat we have been experiencing.
We wish there was a bus to the beach. There should be. The beach looks like a resort destination. Is camping allowed at the far end of the beach in the fields? That would be ideal. We have a tent etc. We will return to Neraki today and try for Karathona and Anatoli this weekend. Can you describe Anatoli from the white chapel, Katie?
Thanks so much both of you.
Steve and Sonya

• This reply was modified 7 years, 11 months ago by Steve.

[arigo]

Hi guys,

I’ m sorry, but all I know about Palamidi’s routes, I have already told you.
Maybe I’ ll see you at the crags this weekend, if you are still there !!

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