Photo: Maya Ayupova

Margalef has become one of the top places in the world for sport climbing. The closeness of the sectors, a Mediterranean climate and above all the vast amount of outstanding rock make these cliffs very popular for most of the year.
Something for everyone can be found here, from beginners up to demanding grade 9 routes.

Climbers can seek out cool shade in the summer months, and sunny routes to climb in short sleeves in the coolest winter months. With over 1,400 routes and 70 sectors, Margalef can't fail to impress. It boast climbs as famous as First Minute 9b or Era Vella 8c+.

The most important sectors are: Espadelles, Racó de la Finestra and Catedral.

Espadelles: the best sector in winter. Orange rock with sheer drops, overhangs and kilometres of walls.

Laboratori: easy to get to, with short, explosive routes, some of the hardest pitches are to be found here: First Round First Minute 9b or Demencia Seníl 9a+.

Racó de la finestra: all-weather sector with routes of all kinds. Grey slab, overhangs with fissures, top-quality routes including Margalef's hardest: "Perfecto Mundo 9b+". This is the sector where top climbers from all over the world want to come at least once in their life. It has a high wall with a big overhang and one of the most difficult clusters of climbs in the world.

La Catedral i Comaclosa: the most distant sector but high quality, with longer, tougher climbs. This is where the famous Era Vella 9a is located, along with other great Margalef classics.