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Crete Installs Weather Stations to Reduce Samaria Gorge Closures

Friday, 26 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The Region of Crete, together with the municipalities of Platanias and Sfakia, is planning to install new weather monitoring stations along and around Samaria Gorge. The goal is to collect more accurate meteorological data so that decisions to close the gorge can be based on precise, real-time conditions rather than overly cautious estimates. Currently, closures sometimes occur unnecessarily due to unreliable weather readings, frustrating visitors who travel specifically to hike the 16-kilometer trail in the White Mountains of western Crete. With better data, authorities expect closures to happen only when conditions genuinely pose a safety risk. For tourists planning to hike Samaria Gorge, this is a positive development that should reduce last-minute cancellations. It is still advisable to check official opening status the morning of your planned visit, as the gorge remains subject to weather-related closures.

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