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Crete Pothole Gets Birthday Party as Locals Protest Road Neglect

Thursday, 25 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A group of locals in the Chania region marked an unusual protest by throwing a birthday celebration for a pothole on the road leading to Sfinarion, a remote village on the west coast of Crete. The pothole has reportedly gone unrepaired for 12 months despite being a hazard on an already narrow rural road. The stunt drew attention to the poor state of road maintenance in the area. Tourists planning to visit Sfinarion or the nearby beaches along the Gramvousa peninsula should be aware that this road is in rough condition. Driving a high-clearance vehicle is advisable, and speeds should be kept low. The incident reflects a broader issue with road upkeep in rural western Crete, so travellers heading off the main E75 highway into the western interior should plan accordingly and check local conditions before departure.

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