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Samaria Gorge Closes Temporarily Following Crete Earthquakes

Sunday, 21 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

The Samaria Gorge in the Chania region of western Crete has been temporarily closed following recent seismic activity in the area. Authorities shut the gorge as a precautionary measure to assess potential risks to visitors from rockfalls or trail damage caused by the earthquakes. The Samaria Gorge is one of Crete's most popular hiking destinations, attracting thousands of visitors each season with its 16-kilometer trail through the White Mountains national park. Tourists planning to hike the gorge should check with local tour operators or the Chania Forest Service for the latest updates before traveling to the trailhead at Xyloskalo. Reopening will depend on safety inspections. Alternative hiking options in the White Mountains region remain available in the meantime.

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