30/07/2026
Update on the Wildfires in Southern Crete
In response to the wildfires near Agia Galini in Southern Crete, our teams acted swiftly and in close coordination with local partners to support affected guests throughout the evacuation process. We are pleased to confirm that all guests remained safe, no injuries were reported, and those affected were successfully relocated to alternative accommodation.
While firefighting efforts continue further west, conditions in the Agia Galini area have improved and the gradual return of tourists to their accommodations is already ongoing.
Situations such as these activate our Crisis Management Plan, which has been continuously strengthened through years of experience managing emergency situations, including previous wildfires in Ierapetra, Rhodes and Corfu. This preparedness allows our teams to respond quickly, efficiently and with a clear focus on the wellbeing of our guests.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Customer Service, Commercial depts, Operations and local Representative teams, as well as our hotel partners, for their professionalism, responsiveness and outstanding cooperation. Their coordinated efforts ensured the smooth management of guest relocations, arrivals and departures during a particularly challenging situation.
Our thoughts are with the local communities affected by the fires, and we extend our deepest sympathies following the loss of the two firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty.
We also wish to thank the firefighters, civil protection teams, volunteers and emergency personnel for their tireless efforts under extremely challenging conditions.
As recovery efforts continue, we remain in close contact with local authorities, partners and guests, providing support wherever needed. The safety and wellbeing of our guests will always remain our highest priority.
K. Badouvas - Group of Companies
