Rock climbing when on Malta

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I am soon leaving for Malta and I am bringing my climbing shoes. What I'd really like to do is:

  1. Go deep water soloing.
  2. Rent a pad and boulder in the sun.

Are these things possible in Malta? Can I pay people to take me climbing?



Best Answer

Rock climbing is definitely possible, you can find a guidebook here Not sure about going deep water solo.

Source: I have been to Malta and I have many Maltese friends.




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Where can you climb in Malta?

There are many more climbing spots to enjoy in Malta, such as Wied il-Ghasel in Mosta, the Victoria Lines, Mistra, and Latnija Sinkhole in Mellieha, for example. There's also Xlendi or Sopu Tower in Gozo. Comino is best for DWS but there are other good spots, such as Lapsi and Ghar Hasan in Malta, as well as in Gozo.

What is the best time to rock climb?

The weather associated with fall (aka Autumn) is best for general rock climbing. It shouldn't be rainy; the weather should be sunny or cloudy. Rain can make the rocks slippery and hinder the process of climbing, no matter your experience. However, sunny doesn't mean extremely hot temperatures.

How hard is it to climb 8a?

\u201cOn average, we've found that climbers whos max grade is 8a are a bit 'over strong' compared to people climbing 7c+ and 8a+. This is probably because 8a is a popular benchmark and many climbers train specifically around it,\u201d says Remus Knowles, data analyst at Lattice Training.

When can you climb in margalef?

The weather in Margalef is mild and the best time to climb is from late autumn to spring. There are many crags which remain sunny or shady throughout the day, and choosing one in accordance with the weather is easy.



ROCK CLIMBING IN MALTA, GOZO \u0026 COMINO (FULL VERSION)




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