Summary

A compact, but excellent crag. Home to probably the best sport routes on the island. The rock is a hard limestone, reaching heights of 28m. The crag is split into several sectors and in such a way that it is always possible to climb in the shade.
Directions:To find the crag, follow the B6 heading east from Pafos. About 14km east of Pafos, take the F616 road northwards situated just east of the AsproKemmos dam (signposted Mamonia, Agios Georgios, Agios Nikolaos). Continue on this road following the line of the Dhiarizos river for 10km. Continue through Agios Georgios and for another 4km, passing the Extreme View cafe. The crag becomes visible a few hundred metres further as the road drops down. Obvious parking area on the left.
Aspect:Faces all directions. Always something in the shade (or the sun).
Notes:Great all year round crag. Takes a day or so to dry out after sustained rain (rare).
Busy (by Cyprus standards) at weekends and holidays during the Spring and Autumn.
The Extreme View Cafe, located 1 km back up the road to Pafos, is highly recommended.
Route Summary:26 sport (4 to 7b)
Route Profile:

4

2

5a

6

5b

2

5c

1

6a

1

6a+

2

6b

2

6b+

2

6c

1

6c+

3

7a

3

7b

1

Routes

1 <Unnamed> F4 16m
Slightly contrived route up the crack on left side of the crag. Better done as a moderate trad climb starting at the base of the crack proper.
2 Kokhylaki F4 16m
Tricky start leads to pleasant face climbing.
3 Oceanis F5a 16m
Committing start proves to be the crux.
4 Tarantoula F5a 16m
Nice and easy until the final bolt, whereupon watch out for the sting of the tarantula.
5 Katsufis F5b 16m
Difficult start leads to easier ground.
6 Monopati tou nerou F5a 18m
More great face climbing, with well protected crux at mid height.
7 Parthena F5c 18m
Classic of the slab area. Overcome the crux at two thirds height via finger jams and sketchy feet placements.
8 Khoros tis Siopis F5a 18m
Climb the obvious flake (or start direct for 5b) then launch out up and left. Bulge at the top is easier than it looks.
9 Molyvenia Dhiathesi F5b 17m
Another nice slab route - climb straight up taking the bulge either left or right.
10 Apiasti Elevtheria F5a 17m
Easy climbing until a featureless lozenge shape is reached. This can prove difficult for the short.
11 Elevthero Pnevma F5a 17m
Climb up the initial flake/crack, move slightly right to below a small bulge at half height. Either take this direct (harder) or make a nice traverse left, up, then back right. Continue to the top with ease.

The next routes are on the opposite side to the easy slab area. The routes here are steeper with the occasional overhanging section. They get the shade from around 13:00 onwards, and make this wall a great location during the summer in the afternoon.

12 Taxidhi mualou F6c+ 13m
13 Apondes fili F7b 22m
14 Aetofolia F6b 22m
Excellent route with several hard sections. Leave something in the tank for the tuffa at the top.
15 Kalitechnis F6a 22m
Another excellent route and the easiest of the ones on this wall. The crux is between the third and fourth bolts and is quite technical.
16 Mitsaki F7a 24m
17 Guru F6c+ 23m
Excellent route on positive holds with a crux high up. Slightly easier crux than its similarly graded neighbour Mageia, but more sustained.
18 Mageia F6c+ 24m
An oustanding route - contender for best in Cyprus. Varied and takes the one obvious line on this wall. The first half is straight forward, but with nice moves. The technical crux is the slightly overhanging and blank wall above, split by the narrowest of cracks. This is followed by powerful moves over an overhang, followed by thankfully easier climbing to the top.
19 Kipseli F6c 23m
Takes the wall close to the beehive - take care if they are active!
20 Microcosmos F7a 26m

The next four routes are on the north edge of the crag. They get the shade until mid-afternoon, which makes them a good morning location during the summer.

21 Kavouras F6a+ 13m
Another superb route. The bulge at halfway is quite powerful and feels surprisingly committing for a sports route.
22 Kavourina F6b 13m
Yet another classic. A delicate and sustained crimp-fest.
23 Epea Pteroenda F6b+ 15m
Even better than the previous two. Another varied route.
24 Esieksiksi F7a 13m
Something of a dissappointment after the previous three.

The next two routes are on the south wall next to the road. They are in the shade until around mid-day.

25 Harakiri F6a+ 28m
A stonking route. Tricky start leads up to brilliant flake and crack system. Finish up a short steep wall which has a bit of a sting in the tale. A classic. A 60m rope is just sufficient.
26 Midheia F6b+ 25m
Not as good as it looks. Very sharp in parts, which combined with its steepness, makes care with hand placements essential.