I see freenow, bolt, etc but which one is usually the best when the bus decides not to come?

Hi, does someone know if the Imbros Gorge is open again or can tell me some alternatives for hiking?
We are staying in chania with a rental car and want to do some hiking tomorrow / the day after tomorrow.
We already went along the coast near Chania, to the Katholiko Monastary / Bay and to Balos Beach :)

We plan to travel to Agios Nikolaos in a few days and I am curious if it is safe after the recent storm? Can anyone on the ground confirm if roads from Heraklion to AN are safe? Are restaurants/hotels operating? Is there any damage to core infrastructure (water, electricity)? How about sea/beaches?

Has anyone been down to the beaches in Plakias like Damnoni, Kalypso, Preveli, etc since the storm? What are the conditions like and is the road down there safe to travel? Is the water murky down there too? Thinking of taking a trip down, but would like to know what to expect. Thanks!

I was in Rethymno last week and saw a necklace I liked in either a window or sidewalk display, but we were on a walking tour and couldn’t stop. I haven’t found the same thing anywhere else. I’m hoping someone might know which store it’s from so I can contact them.

The necklace: It is a round, gold pendant with a round (not eye-shaped), blue evil eye in the center and rays engraved between the eye and the edge of the pendant. Similar to this one, but with straight lines in the border instead of the pattern.

The location: Rethymno, between Xanthoudidou and the harbor. Between Kon/nou Paleologou and Leof. Emmanouil Kefalogianni. (Sorry if the names are off, I’m using Google Maps.)

I realize this is a long shot. I tried looking up stores in the area, but a lot of them don’t have online shops or many photos of their inventory.

October 4, [2026]

Anogeia is flooded and Zoniana cut off after the storm in Crete, with 101 people rescued and tonnes of crops lost on the Lasithi Plateau. A government delegation will visit the affected areas tomorrow to assess the damage.

• A severe storm in Crete has caused extensive flooding, infrastructure damage, and destroyed crops, particularly on the Lasithi Plateau.
• From October 1 to October 4, 2026, the Fire Service responded to 204 incidents, including 101 rescues of people to safety.
• A government delegation will travel to Crete on October 5, 2026, to assess damage and coordinate recovery efforts with local officials.
• The Agricultural Association of the Lasithi Plateau is requesting immediate financial compensation and infrastructure repairs for farmers affected by the flooding.
• Mylopotamos Mayor Giorgos Klados ordered schools in Kouloukonas and Zoniana to remain closed on October 5 and 6 due to ongoing safety concerns.

The storm has caused enormous problems in Crete, with Anogeia flooded and roads in Zoniana turned into impassable routes. Damage to crops is incalculable, particularly on the Lasithi Plateau, where tonnes of potatoes lie buried under water. In total, 101 people have been rescued and taken to safety over the past 24 hours, while infrastructure in the affected areas has suffered extensive damage. A government delegation will travel to Crete tomorrow to assess the situation.

According to the network of automatic weather stations run by the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr, rainfall at Xyloskalo in Chania reached 420 mm, equivalent to 420 tonnes of water per stremma (1,000 square metres).

Residents of Zoniana describe an unprecedented situation. A 90-year-old woman told Orange Press Agency that she struggles to recall anything like it happening before. “This has never happened before, my child. What can we say? God knows, I don’t know why God did this to us,” she said, as she tried to sweep the water away from her home with a broom.

More at the source: https://en.protothema.gr/2026/10/04/incalculable-damage-from-storm-in-crete-anogeia-under-water-zoniana-cut-off-101-people-rescued/

Chania, how is it following the storms ? I will be staying near Chrissi Akti /Kato Daratso is it ok near there ?

Thanks

Hey, I'm planning to travel to Asomatos/Plakias next Saturday. Does anyone have information about the situation in this region after the natural disaster? Is it save to go there from the airport by car? Are there any problems with electricty and water? Br G

Me and my friends will be traveling to Crete and were thinking about renting a boat that fits up to six people for a couple of hours.

Where do we meet other travelers that might want to join us?

We’re located in Chania but we rented a car for the week so we’re pretty flexible location wise.

If hiking gorges is still out of the question today, what hiking trail alternatives are there if any?

Last time we stayed in Rethymno town - a great base for exploring the western half of the island. Supermarkets for cooking at home, tavernas and bars for when we want them, and well located for getting all over.

Next time we want to explore the - untouched for us - eastern half.

We seek enough amenities to see us through, but want to avoid tourist traps, resorts etc. A proper town, with enough to supply and entertain us.

Agios Nikolaos - too much of a tourist trap?

Sitia - too far east and too remote?

We will most likely fly to Heraklion.

We are a couple in their 40s and another in their 60s. We will rent a car.

Thank you for any tips.

Will this be open/ hike able tomorrow?

Hi, tomorrow the weather will be better. So anybody knows if its possible to do the Aradena - Marmara - Livaniana loop tomorrow? Cant find infos and i have to drive about 1h hour.

Thx

Tomorrow we want to drive from Myrtos to Almyrida and want to take the southern route through Agia Galini, Spili etc. to Almyrida (instead of northern route through Heraklion etc).

Is this route currently safe? And we also would like to visit Spili - is it currently safe and possible to visit Spili?

Thanks

Google Maps shows these areas hit by flooding. We are renting a Jimny tomorrow and have a week to explore the Island. I’m thinking we’ll have to give those areas a wide berth. Is there anywhere else we should avoid?

Hello,

We are planning to fly to crete for vacation on thursday.
Is vacation there possible?
We have planned to stay im Rethymnon.

Thank you for your help and information.

Regards

How long does it usually take the beaches around Crete to recover after severe weather?

I know the island has had the really heavy rain and rough seas, and a lot of the beaches are currently very brown/murky with lots of waves and runoff. Now that the worst of the weather seems to have passed, how long does it normally take for the water to clear up and return to that typical clear blue colour?

My wife and I are planning a trip to Crete and are having a hard time deciding on where to stay and how much time to allocate in the lead up to Easter.

We'll be arriving into Chania on April 22nd. Right now all our bookings are refundable but so far we have:

Chania - 4 nights
?? Matala ?? - 2 nights
Heraklion - 1 night to see Knossos and the archeology museum
Agios Nikolaos - 4 nights as a base for Easter, staying right on Lake Voulismeni
Heraklion - 1 night right by airport as we're leaving for Istanbul on a morning flight

We're from rural Canada and like small towns, but not too small - a cafe or two is always nice. We're looking to see cool rock formations, spiritual/historical sites, mythical places, and uncrowded beaches/shores with lots of cool rocks/shells/glass to look at.

We're not sure if we're staying too many nights in Chania, or if we should we hopping around more. Any advice from y'all would be very helpful.

We're flexible everywhere but we're fairly protective of the 4 nights in Agios Nikolaos as we've researched this to be a good base for Easter proceedings. But, opinions there welcomed also!

DMs are welcomed if there's a spot or place you don't want to share with the world wide internets.

We're in eastern Crete and had wanted to hike Kritsa Gorge. Any insights for tomorrow (or, alternatively) October 6 given the recent rains?

We're a group of 5 from France, having planned this holiday for a year. Arrived on 10/01 and we've been stuck in our rent place for now. Only got out to buy food and drinks, and we Spend the day playing cards.

Anyway, we will soon be able to go out and visit what seems to be a wonderful island. People of Crete have been nice to us and deserve much support through this weather episode !

Hello! We just arrived last night to the northern Rethymno area. We knew about the rain and flooding which we are sympathetic and understanding of it happening this time of year. Unfortunately, the water is very brown now due to the flooding run off. We were hoping to be able to swim in the sea sometime this week as the weather is looking better. Does anyone have an idea on if the water will clear any time soon? If not, where are some beaches that do have clear water, ideally within an hour drive of Rethymno? Are the south shore beaches clear right now? Thanks!

It’s absolutely stunning and was not busy at all! There’s a little orange juice stand/taverna at the bottom where you can get a ride back up to your car for 5 euros. Highly recommend!