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Closure of Samaria Gorge and traffic bans due to heat wave in Greece

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The Samaria Gorge in Chania, Crete will be closed on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, due to a heatwave.
Traffic restrictions are also in effect in Seih Sou Forest and Halkidiki to ensure public safety.
The decision was made by the Organization of Natural Environment and Climate Change in response to rising temperatures forecasted to exceed 36°C.
The closures are part of broader measures to address the extreme heat affecting the region.
These actions were announced based on updated weather reports from the National Meteorological Service.

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Due to the ongoing heatwave affecting Greece, strict measures have been implemented in several areas, including a closure of the Samaria Gorge in Chania. The Organization for Natural Environment and Climate Change announced that the gorge will remain closed from both its entrances on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to ensure public safety amidst extreme temperatures.

In addition to the closure of the Samaria Gorge, authorities have also prohibited vehicle circulation in the Seich Sou forest area and in Halkidiki. This decision comes in response to high temperatures expected to exceed 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 degrees Fahrenheit), as indicated by the latest weather report from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service. The measures aim to protect both residents and visitors in these vulnerable regions during the heatwave.

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