Hours-Long Blackout Hits Atsalenio in Heraklion, Crete

Monday, 1 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A power outage affected the Atsalenio area of Heraklion, Crete, leaving residents without electricity for several hours. The outage was reported by locals to regional news outlet Cretaone.gr, and power was eventually restored after an extended disruption. Atsalenio is a residential and light industrial zone on the outskirts of Heraklion, close to the main national road corridor. Tourists staying in or passing through this part of Heraklion should be aware that such outages can occasionally affect hotels, restaurants, and petrol stations in the area. If you experience a power disruption during your stay, contact your accommodation directly for updates. The local power provider, HEDNO, typically restores service within a few hours for localized faults. No wider impact on Heraklion city center or the airport was reported.