Adventure Articles

If you’ve always fancied giving rock climbing a go, then take the plunge and give it a try.

To get you prepared, we’ve answered all your burning questions in our handy guide to rock climbing for beginners. We’ll cover everything from what to wear to basic techniques.

Getting to grips with some basic knots is an important part of learning the rock climbing ropes. Not to get too serious, but the right knot can save your life.

Don’t worry, your climbing instructor will always make sure you’re safely roped up when you’re starting out, but as your confidence and skills grow, you’ll want to have a good selection of knots at your fingertips. And once you’ve mastered them? The mountains (or the climbing wall) are your oyster.

We take a look at the seven most common rock climbing knots you might need on your adventures.

If you like your workouts served with a generous helping of adrenaline, you’re going to love rock climbing and all the thrills it has to offer.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re heading to the climbing wall or the mountains, having the right rock climbing gear makes all the difference. No idea on the gear? Not to worry. We’re taking a back-to-basics look at the different equipment used in climbing.

So, join us in getting ahead of the class. It’s time to know your chalk bags from your carabiners.

The adrenaline rush and all-over workout you get from rock climbing is as addictive as it sounds. And we love it.

To the uninitiated, the world of rock climbing grades can seem like an impossible jumble of letters and numbers. As a diverse and international sport, climbing has – rather unhelpfully – developed an equally diverse and international set of alternative grading systems.

But don’t be put off if you don’t know your Font scale from your French grades – it’s time to decipher them. Because whether you plan on scaling a climbing wall or rock face, you’ll have far more fun having chosen a route that suits your experience and ability.

So, rope up and enjoy the buzz!

You can go rock climbing just a short drive away from our Messini and Buca Greek beachclubs. If you fancy a day away from the windsurfing, water skiing, cycling, tennis and yoga, the rock climbing in Kardamili is not just the best in the region, it’s arguably some of the bestin Greece!

The perfect adventure for solo explorers and families looking for a unique holiday experience, there are fantastic routes to tackle whatever your level, from complete novice to regular climber. A number of professional climbing organisations give you access to everything Kardamili’s mountains have to offer, so here’s just a little taste of the rock climbing in Greece that you are able to do from Messini and Buca Beachclubs.