Planned Power Outages Hit Crete on Sunday for Grid Maintenance

Saturday, 2 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Planned power outages are scheduled across several areas of Crete on Sunday, May 3, due to maintenance work on the electrical grid. The cuts are temporary and affect specific neighborhoods and villages, though the full list of impacted zones was published by the local power authority (DEDDIE). Tourists staying in affected areas may experience interruptions to air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and other amenities for several hours during the day. If you are in Crete today, check with your accommodation host or hotel reception to find out whether your area is affected and for how long. Carrying a portable charger and having cash on hand is advisable, as ATMs and card terminals may be offline during the outage window. Power is expected to be restored by end of day in all listed areas.