Public Announcement: Temporary Closure of Rethymno Gorges

Due to recent seismic activity, all gorges within the administrative boundaries of Rethymno will be closed on Thursday, August 29th.

This closure is a precautionary measure following today's magnitude 5.3 earthquake between Gavdos and the southern coast of Rethymno.

The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has issued a directive to close these areas due to the potential risk of landslides from possible aftershocks.

This includes the popular Samaria Gorge and all other gorges in the Rethymno region.

Your safety is our top priority. We strongly advise against attempting to enter any gorges during this closure period. Please plan your activities accordingly and avoid these areas until further notice.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as soon as they become available. The gorges will reopen once authorities determine it is safe to do so.