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Further Increase in Temperatures Forecast
Due to the existing Heat Dome weather phenomenon, which is affecting central and southern Europe, temperatures in Greece are expected to rise further from Monday, July 7, reaching the high 30s to low 40s Centigrade. The definition of a Heat Dome involves the trapping of hot air in an area that leads to prolonged, extreme, […]
Major Wildfire on Crete
A major wildfire is underway on the Greek island of Crete, leading to hundreds of people being evacuated as the fire continues to burn out of control and spreading rapidly. The fire is in rugged forested terrain near the municipality of Ierapetra and is threatening homes, tourist accommodation, and critical infrastructure, including a fuel station. […]
Purchasing our Travel Guides
Please Read Full Details Welcome to the unique ‘A to Z Travel Guides’, the only travel guides to link the printed book with the full potential of the Internet. Our printed travel guides, each at around 200 pages, have more up-to-date information than any published guide dedicated to the particular island in question. Unlike the […]
Campaign to drive Helmet Wearing
The Greek government’s “Zero Tolerance for Not Wearing a Helmet” campaign came into force this year, countrywide on July 1, aiming at the universal compliance of owners and riders of two and three-wheeled vehicles, All Terrain Vehicles and including Light Personal Electric Vehicles to wear helmets. Police in all regions will be increasing the checks […]
Severe Heatwave Underway
A major heat wave is affecting countries in southern Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece, pushing temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Across the region, local authorities have issued fresh warnings against the severe risk to health and the threat of wildfires. Turkish authorities are on alert as in the last 24 hours alone, 77 fires […]
Health Guidelines During Heat Waves
The Greek National Agency for Public Health guidelines for keeping safe during heat waves:- Stay in shady and cool places away from crowds. Avoid heavy physical work, especially when temperatures and humidity are excessive. Do not engage in physical exercise (eg walking or running) for any extended period under the sun. Wear light, comfortable and […]
Fire Prevention Enforced!
May 1 each year marks the start of the restrictions on both locals and visitors to Greece to prevent wildfires during the summer season. Contravention of the rules can incur heavy fines, or even imprisonment. The vast majority of wildfires are caused by people! The rules in place are:- Fires to dispose of household and […]
Parking in Greece
If you are driving during your holiday in Greece, please be careful where you park the car. Many of the roads, especially in villages, are narrow, yet are used by buses and both commercial and emergency vehicles. Choose a place to park where there is ample space for a large vehicle to pass and does […]
How to Sleep in the Heat
No matter how much you love the heat on holiday, high temperatures can leave you tossing and turning, searching in vain for a good night’s sleep. People tend to sleep best when the temperature in the bedroom is between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be difficult to maintain when the temperature is above 80 […]
