Description

An all day crag in a beautiful location with opposing faces, plus caves and walls in an airy location

Symblegades Petres is multifaceted crag so climbing in the shade or sun is possible all day, it offers pleasant climbing in the mid-grades.
Continue along the track followinf the cairns to the yawning cave of Ourania, with more difficult technical climbing.
After the cave are the routes of Mystere with grades ranging from 5-7, mostly steep or slightly overhanging.
Just across the valley floor on the left is a new sector Snake Valley, not good if you have ophidiophobia although I didn't encounter any real snakes. Mostly short varied climbing, graded 6-7, once again multifaceted allows shade.
Pyramid, Little big wall and Hump piste with their easier routes are just a little further down the hillside and can be found following the cairns and paint markers.

Routes on Ourania and Symplegades Rocks
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Ourania and Symplegades Rocks

The area is access sensitive!

Using the Masouri to Pothia road, head uphill on the winding road to Kamari. At the top of the hill turn left at the sign for the Kamari hotel, continue past the hotel and the church. Ahead is a left turn sign posted climbing areas. Follow the steep road to gates, bikes can park in the designated area but cars should turn here and go back downhill to park at the side of the road to avoid blocking the driveway. The left fence has a small gateway that allows climbers access to the climbing areas, respect the owners wishes and ensure the gate is closed after you pass by on foot. Continue up the steep drive, past the house bearing left, ahead is a gate in the wire fencing, once again ensure you close the gate after passing through. Follow the well worn path and blue paint markers for about 100m when Symblegades Petres is clearly visible to the right. For Ourania and Mystere and Snake Valley do not turn right but continue on a level track following the cairns for 5-10 minutes respectively.
Approach and parking

Park thoughtfully at the top of the steep road and avoid disturbing the residents by blocking their driveway