Description
Austrians is a good crag for hot summer days. Short steep routes and some bouldering options in the cave.
Monestary offers High quality grey slabs in a sunny location
Photos
Monastery
Climbing is completely prohibited!
10/4/2026 Closed by the Municipality of Kalymnos due to safety concerns
Begin at the left side of Kantouni Beach, near the bus stop, there is a concrete sector marker at the start of the track. 'For Austrians.' Follow the path leading from the beach beneath the church and proceed for approximately 150 meters until you reach a fork. Take the left fork, which ascends towards the Austrians' location.
For the Monastery, continue past the turn-off for the Austrians and veer right, following the red paint marks towards St. Photis. After a 20-25 minute walk, take a left onto a small track that leads away from the sea and into a valley. The Monastery will be on your left. If you can see the church of St Photis at this point you have gone a little too far and missed the turn off.
Approach and Parking:
There is ample parking available at Kantouni Beach, and the road is spacious.