Crete becomes Europe's space hub with Mount Psiloritis at its center

Saturday, 16 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Crete is emerging as a hub for Europe's space industry, with Mount Psiloritis playing a central role in the island's growing involvement in satellite and aerospace activity. The region around Psiloritis, the highest peak in Crete at 2,456 meters, is being explored as a strategic location due to its geographic position in the eastern Mediterranean. This development reflects broader Greek government efforts to attract space sector investment to the country. For visitors, the Psiloritis area remains fully accessible for hiking and cultural tourism, including visits to the Nida Plateau and the Ideon Cave, which according to mythology is the birthplace of Zeus. No disruptions to tourism or access routes are expected as a result of these developments.