Sikati Cave

Kalymnos, GR

Sikati Cave is a giant hole in the ground on the northeast coast of Kalymnos. It has a 50-60m diameter, a depth of up to 70m, and it is without a roof. With walls full of tufas and stalactites, the steep, overhanging, otherworldly limestone inside the cave is characterized by mega-long routes and trademark Kalymnos three-dimensional climbing. The only drawback of Sikati is that once you go inside all you see is a piece of sky. The sea is invisible and the air inside the cave can feel stuffy and claustrophobic. On hot days, though, the gorgeous beach below is a treat. A massive hole in the ground and 3-D pumpy climbing on stalactites and tufas. __Busy__ 2/3 __Climbing__ In a limestone forest of stalactites with very overhanging terrain and dynamic, pumpy moves. __Gear__ Minimum 80m rope (especially for extensions); very long quickdraws for reducing rope drag; helmets. __Conditions__ Shady all day, but best on clear days with a northerly breeze. On hot/humid days the cave feels stifling. __Shade__ Mostly after 12:00. _Entrance area_ Morning and early afternoon _Jaws area / Lolita area / Armata area_ After 12:00 __Kids__ So-so. Long walk and fixed-rope approach into the cave. Also, as always but especially in stalactite terrain, kids must be very far away from climbers.
CRAG STATISTICS
36
Routes
19577
meters climbed
759
Zlags
7b
average grade

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Very safe
Rain safe
Parking
Vertical
Overhanging
Roof
Exposition
198 m.
30 min.

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