Adverse weather conditions continue to affect large parts of Greece’s coastal and marine regions, with strong northerly winds persisting across the Aegean Sea and the eastern mainland. On Tuesday, April 29, authorities imposed sailing bans from several of the country’s ports due to the severe weather.
According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), wind speeds are reaching up to 8 on the Beaufort scale, with localized gusts in the Aegean and eastern Greece peaking at 9 Beaufort until midday.
These conditions have led to significant disruptions in ferry schedules, particularly impacting maritime transport.
The Hellenic Coast Guard has announced that high-speed catamaran services from the port of Piraeus to the Cyclades have been suspended. In the Saronic Gulf, sailings are subject to the captain’s discretion based on real-time weather assessments.
Similarly, ferry departures from Rafina to the Cyclades are also cancelled. A sailing ban remains in effect from the port of Lavrio.
Passengers planning to travel by sea are advised to contact their local port authorities or travel agencies before departure to confirm the status of their scheduled journeys, as further delays or cancellations may occur.
Meanwhile, meteorologists are warning that winds reaching up to 100 km/h are expected to cause problems on land as well. The regions most likely to be affected include the Northeastern Aegean, Euboea, Attica, the Cyclades, Eastern Peloponnese, and Chania in Crete.
According to EMY forecasts, weather conditions are expected to ease starting Friday, April 2, with temperatures gradually rising as the country moves deeper into the spring season.
