Ministerial Decision No. 164467/2731 approving the Regulation of the National Park of "Samaria - Lefka Ori", island of Crete.

With this Decision the Minister of Agriculture approves the legal regime (Regulation) applying within the area specifically delineated by Law for protection purposes (Park). Such rules refer to special restrictions and prohibitions (e.g. opening and closing hours of the Park, visitors' behaviour, etc.). More specifically, the access to the Park is possible only from two locations: "Xiloscalo" and "Ag. Roumeli"; the opening season starts on May the 1st and last up to October the 31st, from 6:00 am to 4:00 p.m. daily. After the closing hour and till sunset, visiting the Park is allowed only for the first two km and only through the two entrances; visitors should keep to traced pathways; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by adults.