Crete Faces Planned Power Outages Monday

Sunday, 17 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Planned power outages are scheduled across parts of Crete on Monday, May 18. The interruptions are routine maintenance cuts carried out by the electricity network operator. Specific areas affected were not detailed in the announcement, but outages of this type typically last several hours and can affect accommodation, restaurants, and shops in the targeted zones. Tourists staying in affected areas may experience temporary loss of air conditioning, hot water, and internet. It is advisable to charge devices in advance, keep cash on hand as card terminals may be unavailable, and check with your hotel or accommodation host for the expected duration and whether backup power is available. Local businesses are usually informed in advance and prepare accordingly.