Beach Scene & Climbing?

[keithrobine]

Besides Thailand, can anybody think of someplace closer that has tropical ocean beaches and climbing (at least decent bouldering)? I'm looking for a place to take the family and still get my fix. Anywhere in Mexico?

 

Thanks, Keith

[Lionel_Hutz]

never been, but the seychelles are my beach and bouldering dream . . .

Edited February 17, 2005 by Lionel_Hutz

[Collin]

Some one mentioned Virgin Gorda as a good place to go for bouldering, beach chillin, and views. I've never been there but it looks good. virgin gorda bouldering

[goatboy]

I heard that Sardinia has lovely beaches and nearby climbing . . . . supposedly a "romantic" climbing destination (if you're into romance.)

[Dru]

Kalymnos, not exactly tropical, but very warm in season!

Puerto Rico, see old back issues of Rock and ice

Vietnam

North end of Madagascar

Brazil, Rio has sea cliffs.

[J_Fisher]

Cayman Brac is supposed to have all the standard Carribean stuff (beaches, scuba diving, etc.) as well as limestone sport climbing. Never been but worth looking into.

 

http://www.tradgirl.com/caymans/

[ryland_moore]

Most of Cayman Brac is tough climbing, so be ready to lead over 5.11. Most of the climbs are rap in. I have a few friends who have been. For a different spin on things, you can climb Orizaba and only 4 hours away be sitting on the beaches in and around Veracruz. I think it may the only place in the world where you can stand on an 18k foot peak and be at a warm tropical beach all within the same day.

[cj001f]

Brazil, Rio has sea cliffs.

Not to mention multi-pitch Granite up to 5.14 Of course every one I've met who's been to Rio's been mugged....

 

For non-traditional beach rent a houseboat on Lake Foul, I mean Powell.

[Thinker]

It's not any closer than the Seychelles, but Toix is one of the cooler places I've been.

 

 

The greater Costa Blanca region is spectacular.

[catbirdseat]

The leader must not fall. That prickly pear landing zone looks murderous.

[rbw1966]

Croatia has some killer beaches with climbing very close by. Sweeping butresses right next to the coast. White pebble beaches. . .euro hotties taking off their tops. . .

[specialed]

The Baltic seems like a cool place.

[cj001f]

The Baltic seems like a cool place.

If you like flatlands and cold temperatures yes. Not alot of climbing in Finland, Latvia, Lithuania though.

[Dru]

Theres supposed to be awesome bouldering on these granite islands in the Baltic. I saw a film on it a year or two ago but can't remember what the name of the place was. Highs to +20C most of the summer and 20 hour daylight in June and July.

[specialed]

Fuck the bouldering. I'd be focusing my energies on climbing on the tall blond Baltic ladies.

[cj001f]

Theres supposed to be awesome bouldering on these granite islands in the Baltic. I saw a film on it a year or two ago but can't remember what the name of the place was. Highs to +20C most of the summer and 20 hour daylight in June and July.

Cold water and $10 beer.

[rbw1966]

Croatia is on the Adriatic. Short boat ride from Italy.

[Dru]

 

The AAland Islands. Also the home of

[cj001f]

If that's all it takes for an awesome bouldering destination why aren't people flocking to northern Minnesota?

 

I'd say this is a bit more inspiring:

[Dru]

Perth, Australia

[EWolfe]

I heard there's some sweet granite climbing at the beaches of Renton.

 

[Alpinfox]

 

I heard that place is guarded by a lot of wild geese.

[EWolfe]

Oh sure. And YOU are going to tell ME you don't like a wild goose now and then...

 

Plus, the rocker girls are to die for.

[Alpinfox]

 

You were supposed to reply with:

 

"Do the geese have large talons?"

 

[Winter]

Croatia is on the Adriatic. Short boat ride from Italy.

 

"Al ban i a Al ban i a. It borders on the A dri atic."

 

- Coach