Craig Rowe recalls scary car incident on dangerous slope

Craig Rowe, a presenter from A Place In The Sun, experienced a frightening incident while filming in rural Greece. After picking up a basic rental car, he relied on his phone's navigation to reach a filming location. Unfortunately, the map led him onto a steep slope that turned out to be a dead end, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. As he attempted to reverse, the car slid down the gravel hill, and he found himself in a precarious situation, unable to stop the car due to malfunctioning brakes. While trapped, Rowe was concerned for his safety as the car teetered on the edge of a ledge. Local residents, who initially appeared to be shouting at him, were actually expressing their concern for his well-being. They called for help, and eventually, police and firemen arrived on the scene. The firemen managed to stabilize the car and safely extricate Rowe from the vehicle, highlighting the danger he had been in. Reflecting on the experience, Rowe described it as harrowing and terrifying, fearing it could be his last episode. He noted the lack of control he had over the car as it slid down the hill, which added to the anxiety of the situation. Despite the fear he felt at the moment, he can now look back and laugh at the incident, grateful to have survived without injury. The new series of A Place In The Sun is currently airing on Channel 4, showcasing Rowe's adventures in property hunting, albeit with a newfound caution regarding navigation in remote areas.