Tag Archives: Samaria Gorge

The Samaria gorge will remain closed from both entrances for visitors tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, due to weather conditions. The decision for a new temporary closure of the gorge, as reported by the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency, was taken after weather forecasts showed a chance of rain …

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The Samaria Gorge opens again for visitors on Thursday, August 24, 2023. and thus without a responsible statement about crossing the path on visitor’s own responsibility. The decision was revoked due to fierce reactions. The Natural Environment and Climate Change Organization (OFYPECA) revoked that visitors would have to sign a …

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Samaria Gorge will remain closed until Monday, August 21, 2023, due to fear of  aftershocks and landslides after the earthquake of 4.9 R ten days ago. The Gorge will be accessible again as of Tuesday, August 22. However, visitors will need to sign a declaration that “assume responsibility in case …

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Amazing finding in Samaria gorge on the island of Crete: a 20-kilo heavy “stone” in fish shape. Experts from Technical University will examine the unique discovery. Is it the fossil of a pre-historic fish or just a game of nature and erosion? The “fish fossil” would be another confirmation that …

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