Spain 

It will be great to see this part of the site get filled. I have never gone climbing there but I can concur that the country is full of climbable rock, at least where I have been. This country should be a climbing Mecca. Madrid and Andalusia start hitting the mid 90s in May so they are probably incredible winter destinations. Hopefully I will be posting some routes from there some day.

If anyone happens to know of some sport climbing or bouldering areas near Barcelona or Seville, please make a post. I'm traveling there from late August to December and I don't think I can part with climbing for that long; however, I have no idea what's out there. I would appreciate the help!

There is a "Rock and Road" type database on Desnivel.com that lists the areas in Spain, number and type of routes, closest camping/water/food, etc. The direct link for the English version is
www.escuelasdeescalada.com/ingles/lista_i.php?nombre=&lugar=>>>

Happy cragging.

You can find information about spain (a little outdated) here
www.onaclimb.com/resseinform/index.htm
and about Montserrat (Catalunya) in the same web
www.onaclimb.com/montse/index.htm
Also there are very active blogs about recent climbs (mostly familiar kind) in
blogticulos.blogspot.com/
(there has been a surge lately for bouldering -look for Albarracin in Teruel...)
and shouldn't miss los Mallos de Riglos (a0avista.blogspot.com/)
or la Pedriza in Madrid....
Pere

Andalucia is a massive province that runs down the eastern side of southern Spain and it has loads of great climbing.

The most well known area is El Chorro and this is well documented in the latest Rockfax guide. This guide also covers some really good outlying areas such as Desplomilandia, Loja and Archidona.

There is also a Spanish guide (with English translations) to the area by David Munilla.

I have also tried to develop a rock climbing guide to the central area around Villanueva del Rosario that includes the Chilam Balam cave.

I live in the area and don't hesitate to contact me if you need more information

Silvia Fitzpatrick

Keep in mind when planning a trip to Spain, that the national holiday usually runs from about mid August to mid September. This is a pretty tough time to be there as everyone is out and many places are very busy, to the point of not being able to find a place to stay and other businesses being completely closed.

Another thing to remember is that most places close during the middle of the day, they open from about 9am to 1 or 2pm then close and re-open around 5pm and stay open till 8 or 9pm. This is also a good thing to remember when trying to call to make any reservations and such.

FOR AN UPDATED FREE TOPO OF MONTSERRAT CLASSIC "BADALONA ROUTE" AS WELL AS FOR OTHER RELEVENT INFORMATION ABOUT CLIMBING IN MONTSERRAT RANGE CHECK OUT:
www.rocktopo.com

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Hey Everybody- I will be in spain climbing from sept 21-nov 2. If you know of anybody else going and want to meet up let me know. I like sport climbing 5.7 through 5.13-. I intend to go to Siurana and Rodellar, but am open to anything. thanks

I am going to be in Spain in January and was considering going to El Chorro for a week. I am looking for any beta I can get about a trip there. How is the climbing? Where have people flown in to, and is it easy to get to the climbing area by bus? Any recommendations on cheap places to stay (or camp) near the crags so you don't have to rent a car? Is it easy to find partners? (or is anybody else going to be there mid-late Jan?)

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I plan on being in El Chorro November 19-26......climbing Nov 20-25 and my partner bailed.

Anyone needing a partner those dates or group going that I can join? I will bring either a 60m or 70m rope (undecided what to bring), bunch of draws, slings, beaners, etc.

I am recovering this season from finger injuries and will get on lead up to 10a-10c depending on style and follow up to 11ish.

Any one need a partner or group going I can join?

Also, any recommendations on where to stay? There are so many options, I want to be close to climbing, and will likely rent a car from Malaga.

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climbibiza.wikidot.com/

ClimbIbiza

Hey all,

Can anyone recommend a guide company close to Barcelona? Will be there in June and would like to do a day or two climbing around other events.

Thanks,

e.

I will be in Casares,Andalucia the month of June. My 5 year old boy is crazy about climbing so I am looking for info on climbing gyms, maybe in Estapona? And easy (5.5 and easier)top rope climbs near Casares. Boulder areas too? Thanks, Gabriel

If You go to Spain for climbing You should consider meeting this guy!!
Climbing in Spain - Piotr Bunsch

A couple of updates to the description page (and a little bit more):

Driving speed is controlled by radar, and there are signs to tell you where *most of the radar stations are.. even with a rental car you will receive your speeding tickets in the mail when you return home. you have been warned :)

• IMPORTANT* please bring wag bags and carry out your trash (and more if you can). There is a lot of trash and human feces at most climbing areas, and there is never a public restroom. Although, there is almost always a complete set of dumpsters and recycling containers close by.

Planning a bouldering trip to Albarracin in December 2013. Wanted to see if anyone had any information on the location and possible bouldering en route from Madrid. Also, if anyone has been there and is planning to be around the area during the same time, i would love to meet up and get a little insight on the place! Thanks!