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Fakistra

verified ACA 3B I Low flood risk Tsagarada, Magnesia

Fourteen rappels in a tight little Pelion cut that runs from Tsagarada straight down to Fakistra beach.

From Volos follow the coast road south and climb to Neochori, then Tsagarada, 60 km and about an hour from Volos. At the tiled square with the very large tree by the post office, drop right toward Fakistra beach on the dead end road. From the lower lot walk 5 min back up the road and take the first fork left toward Mylopotamos, which cuts the ravine just after. Exit is a small path climbing river left about 5 m before the beach, and it is no problem even with big swell. Descente-canyon's one complaint is the amount of rubbish in the canyon; it recommends the traditional guesthouses and restaurants in the village. Limestone.

Logistics

PermitNo permit required. Ropewiki records Requires permits: No and the red tape section is empty.
Distance0.47
Elevation525
Time1 to 2 hr overall: 5 min approach, about 1.5 hr descent, 5 min exit.
TechnicalACA 3B I (v3a2 II). Minimum 20 m rope in single; biggest waterfall 20 m. About 14 rappels in a small narrow cut. Water runs year round and there is snow in winter. Access to the canyon is direct from the road.
SeasonWinter.
Flood riskDescente-canyon rates commitment low and says you can get to safety very easily in the neighbouring forest. Still cancel on rain over the Pelion slopes above Tsagarada, since the drainage is short and steep to the sea.
Vehicle accessStandard car. 2 km shuttle. Park at the lower lot above Fakistra beach, where there is a wooden rotunda to change in.
CrowdNo ropewiki ratings recorded yet.
Coordinates39.3892, 23.1902

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