Planned Power Outages Hit Crete Thursday for Grid Maintenance

Wednesday, 20 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Planned power outages are scheduled for Thursday, May 21 across several areas in the prefectures of Heraklion and Chania in Crete. The cuts are part of routine maintenance work carried out by the grid operator. Affected neighborhoods will lose electricity for several hours during the day, with specific times varying by area. Tourists staying in the affected zones may experience temporary disruptions to air conditioning, hot water, and hotel services. If you are in one of these prefectures, check with your accommodation for the exact schedule and plan accordingly. Restaurants and shops in affected areas may also have limited service during outage windows. Power is expected to be restored within the scheduled timeframes, and no major travel infrastructure such as airports or ports is reported to be affected.