Falesia (crag)

Dictionary definition:

Falesia Feminine noun

1. A vertical or sloping rock face, often found near coastal areas or rivers, used for sport climbing.

Encyclopaedia (seen from a mountaineering and climbing point of view):

Falesia In mountaineering and climbing, a falesia (crag) is a rock face with a vertical or near-vertical angle that offers opportunities for sport climbing. Crags are often found near coastal areas, canyons or rivers, but they can also be found in the mountains. These rock formations are popular with climbers because they are easy to get to and offer a variety of climbing routes. Crags can be equipped with fixed anchors, such as pegs or chains, which let climbers practise sport climbing safely using ropes, harnesses and safety devices such as karabiners and energy absorbers. Crags can cover a wide range of difficulty, from routes for beginners to extremely demanding ones reserved for the most experienced climbers. As well as being places for training and fun, crags are also important hubs of social life and community for climbers, who share knowledge, experience and passion for this sport there.