Wildfire risk and park closures

Civil Protection publishes a daily fire-risk map for Greece. At category 4 (very high) national parks and forest trails close and forest access is banned; at category 5 forests are sealed, municipalities go on evacuation standby and organised excursions are cancelled. Attica hit these levels repeatedly through summer 2026 — on 12 August 2026 even Lycabettus Hill was closed to visitors and vehicles from midnight. Check the daily map before planning Parnitha, Hymettus or Sounio, and expect 112 alerts by SMS if a fire starts nearby.

Season

All year round

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