Severe weather in northeastern Greece triggered flooding, road closures, ferry cancellations and school disruptions in Evros, as authorities urged residents to avoid dangerous areas and meteorologists warned of further extreme conditions

Strong southerly winds in the Aegean Sea have forced authorities to suspend several ferry services from Greece’s main port, with cancellations also affecting routes in nearby region

Strong winds reaching up to gale force have triggered a nationwide sailing ban, grounding ferries at major ports, suspending key sea routes and forcing traffic restrictions on the Rio–Antirrio bridge

Boats from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio to the Aegean, Cyclades, Crete and the Saronic Gulf are canceled as severe weather is forecast through Thursday

The Skopelitis connects the small isles of Donousa, Koufonisi, Schinousa and Irakleia with the large island of Naxos – the biggest in the Cyclades chain

Passengers planning to travel today are advised to contact local port authorities and travel agencies for the latest updates or any changes to scheduled routes.

Gale-force winds have suspended most ferry routes nationwide, while severe weather in northwestern Greece has caused flight disruptions, landslides, and damage to roads and utilities

Passengers were advised to monitor updates from port authorities and ferry operators.

Strong winds in the central Aegean have led to a sailing ban from major ports near Athens on Saturday, disrupting ferry services to popular island destinations, with normal operations expected to resume on Sunday

Winds of up to force 9 on the Beaufort scale (with gusts exceeding 90 kilometers per hour in some cases) kept most passenger ferries and other coastal shipping docked in the main Athens-area ports of Piraeus, Lavrio and Rafina

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The message from travelers seems clear: closer is better, particularly when transportation costs are a deciding factor.

The sailing ban, issued over the weekend, left many travelers stranded, with holiday plans disrupted and accommodation bookings on Greek islands affected.

With the agreement in place, normal ferry operations from Patras and Igoumenitsa will resume immediately, easing the backlog of passengers and cargo that had built up during the strike

The strike began at 6:00 a.m. today and is scheduled to end at the same time tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24.

Sources within the Ministry of Shipping indicated that in Patras, Greek-flagged passenger and vehicle ferries are currently not operating due to the strike, affecting four vessels.

The strike has left hundreds of passengers and scores of lorries waiting for the maritime routes to reopen.

Demonstrations have been planned in all major Greek cities for May Day 2025; seafarers and pensioners join broader labor movement.

Schools and public transport in Greece may also be affected due to union participation in the 24-hour general strike.

Piraeus Port handles approximately 20 million passengers a year making it one of the busiest ports in Europe.