To the west of the small town of Elda is a prominent dome of cream-coloured rock where a slabby crag sits on the crest of the hill high, above the valley. Developed in the 1960's then rebolted in 1992 this is most definitely not a cliff for the hard-core. On the other hand climbers who operate at HVS and below and who feel they have been hard done by when it comes to sport climbing should find a visit here very rewarding. This south west facing cliff is home to 20 pleasant low grade climbs of a respectable length. The routes are up to 60 metres high, are very well bolted and generally are less than vertical. Many of the climbs have their names and approximate grades painted at their foot in large ugly writing.
Routes
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85 sport routes (3+...7b+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Placas Pinchosas The far west end of the crag has three isolated walls with a handful of routes. |
9 | Sport |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Up and down 10 mins |
Windy | 89 |
| Cueva de Marín This fine area, to the west of the main cliff, gives a reason for climbers operating in the 6s and... |
23 | Sport |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Up and down 10 mins |
Windy | 90 |
| Sector Intermedio Tucked between the steep routes of Cueva de Marín and the longer slabby climbs of Sector Clásico is... |
16 | Sport |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Up and down 10 mins |
Windy | 92 |
| Sector Clásico The tallest face at Marín consists of a fine slabby wall with one of the best selections of lower... |
22 | Sport |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 95 |
| Sector Senda To the right of the Sector Clásico at Marín is a lot of rock, one section has been developed with a... |
15 | Sport |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Up and down 10 mins |
Windy | 97 |
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