- Region
- Ierapetra area, Lasithi
- Distance
- 13 km west of Ierapetra
- Beach
- Coarse grey sand, fine pebbles
- Facilities
- Lifeguard, umbrellas, tavernas, Blue Flag
The beach
The beach is organised near the village, with umbrellas, cafés and a lifeguard, and it has a Blue Flag. Walk west and it widens and empties. Strong winds are rare, so the water is often calm.
The village
Whitewashed lanes, flowers and tavernas make Myrtos a pleasant place to stay or stop for lunch. A small archaeological and folk museum displays local finds. A monument recalls villagers executed by occupying forces in 1943.
Minoan Myrtos
Two Minoan sites are close by: Fournou Korifi, an Early Minoan settlement about 2.3 km away, and Pyrgos, a Minoan villa on a hill by the river, about 700 m away.
Nearby
The Sarakina gorge, with pools and narrow passages, is about 1.2 km away. Buses run to Ierapetra.
Questions before you go
Is Myrtos beach sandy?
It is coarse grey sand and fine pebbles.
Is Myrtos a good base?
Yes, for a quiet stay with tavernas, a beach and easy trips to Ierapetra.
What are the Minoan sites at Myrtos?
Fournou Korifi and Pyrgos, both within a short drive.
