Crete recorded significant rainfall over the weekend of April 24-26, with the Chania region receiving over 130 millimeters of rain across three days. According to Kostas Lagovardos, Director of Research at the National Observatory of Athens, the precipitation was well above seasonal averages for this period.
Tourists currently visiting or planning travel to western Crete should be aware that heavy rain can cause localised flooding on mountain roads, reduced visibility on the E75 coastal highway, and slippery conditions on hiking trails, including popular gorge walks such as Samaria. Gorge access may be temporarily suspended following intense rainfall for safety reasons. Visitors are advised to check with local authorities or tour operators before booking gorge excursions and to allow extra travel time on road journeys. Conditions are expected to improve as the week progresses.