The Samaria gorge from both entrances will remain closed on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The above decision was taken, due to updated weather forecast from the National Weather Service for a chance of rain up to 2mm in the Samaria National Forestas well as the need to achieve the best possible level of safety for visitors, employees and the natural environment of the National.

As emphasized by the National Park’s operating organization, there will be days when the movement of visitors to the Samaria Gorge will need to be urgently prohibited or restricted. The decision to regulate traffic in the park usually taken at noon or in the evening of the previous day. However, due to extremely urgent circumstances, it may even take place on the same day. In any case, it is important for those who intend to cross the gorge to check any announcements regarding the emergency closure of the forest at https://samaria-tickets.necca.gov.gr/el/checkout or to contact the National Forest outposts Samaria on the phones: + 30 28237 70046 and +30 28250 91254 or at the offices of OFYPEKA in Chania on 2821045570.