Strong winds are causing ferry cancellations and a heightened risk of forest fires today, Friday, across several regions of Greece.
Ferry departures from the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina to the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades, are canceled until at least 12:00 p.m. due to gale-force winds of up to 9 on the Beaufort scale.
- Piraeus: All routes are suspended.
- Lavrio: There are no routes to Kythnos or on the Agia Marina-Nea Stira line.
- Rafina: All departures to the Cyclades are canceled, though ferries to Marmari are operating as usual.
Ferry routes for the Argosaronic Gulf are also operating as scheduled. The Coast Guard advises travelers to contact the relevant shipping companies for updated departure times so as to prevent traffic congestions at ports.
Heightened forest fire risk in Greece
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a “red alert” (risk category 5) for numerous areas due to conditions that are highly favorable for the outbreak and spread of fires. The alert is in effect for:
- Attica (including Kythira)
- Central Greece (Boeotia and Evia)
- Peloponnese (Argolis, Corinthia, and Laconia)
A “very high” fire risk (category 4) is also in effect for eleven other regions, including parts of Western Greece, the Peloponnese, the Cyclades, Crete, and the Ionian Islands.
Citizens are urged to remain extremely vigilant and avoid any activities that could ignite fires, such as burning dry grass, using spark-producing equipment, or discarding lit cigarettes. If you spot a fire, call the Fire Department immediately at 199.
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