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Sfakia Mayor Seeks Infrastructure Funding in Athens Talks

Thursday, 25 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The Mayor of Sfakia traveled to Athens to meet with senior officials and ministry representatives, including those from the Ministry of Interior, to discuss the municipality's pressing infrastructure needs. Topics raised included funding for public works projects and operational requirements for this remote southwestern Crete region. Sfakia is a mountainous coastal municipality known for the Samaria Gorge, the scenic Libyan Sea coastline, and villages such as Chora Sfakion and Loutro. The area relies heavily on ferry connections and winding mountain roads, making infrastructure investment particularly important for accessibility. No immediate changes affecting tourist access were announced. Visitors planning to explore Sfakia should be aware that road conditions in the area can be challenging. Ferry services connecting Chora Sfakion to Loutro and Agia Roumeli currently operate normally.

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