Location Highlights
- Ideal Microclimate: Due to its geographical position, strong winds are rare, offering ideal conditions for swimming and relaxation almost every single day.
- Blue Flag Beach & Accessible Design: Our wonderful, fully organized beach stretches along the shores of the South Cretan Sea and is awarded every year. It features a lifeguard, changing rooms, umbrellas, sunbeds, as well as full accessibility for individuals with disabilities (disabled access).
- Easy Access: We are located just 15 km west of Ierapetra and approximately 80 km away from both Heraklion Airport and Sitia Airport.
- Gastronomy & Culture: Just a breath away from our properties, you will find beachfront taverns serving authentic Cretan cuisine, as well as the village's remarkable Archaeological Museum with significant findings from the region.
Day Trips & Attractions
The Perfect Base for Your Cretan Adventures
Mirtos serves as an excellent starting point to explore the most important sights, historic locations, and majestic beaches of Central and Eastern Crete. Plan your day trips starting from our accommodations:
Knossos Palace & Heraklion
Explore the cradle of the Minoan civilization, tour the world-famous Archaeological Museum, and discover the vibrant capital city of the island.
Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga
Visit the cosmopolitan town with its beautiful lake and take a boat to the historic and imposing fortress-island of Spinalonga.
Lasithi Plateau
A magical green route into the mainland, famous for its traditional windmills and the impressive Psychro Cave / Diktaion Antron (the mythical birthplace of Zeus).
Eastern Crete (Sitia, Vai & Zakros)
A magical journey to the east that combines the picturesque town of Sitia, the unique exotic Palm Forest of Vai, and the Minoan Palace of Kato Zakros.
South & Central Crete (Matala)
Travel towards the southwestern coast to experience the legendary Matala, with its famous hippie caves and distinctive bohemian atmosphere.
Chrissi Island (Gaidouronisi)
An untouched, exotic paradise in the South Cretan Sea, just 8 miles south of Ierapetra. Chrissi Island captivates every visitor with its crystal-clear turquoise waters, golden beaches formed by millions of tiny shells, and a rare, ancient cedar forest. As a protected Natura 2000 reserve, it offers the ideal day trip for those wishing to swim in tropical-like waters and experience a unique journey of absolute natural beauty.
Experience the Pulse of Myrtos
Culture & Summer Life
During the summer, Myrtos comes alive through a rich program of cultural and artistic events. From the popular Beer Festival to the traditional street race "I RUN Mirtos", our village offers a unique, welcoming, and high-energy atmosphere that will charm you.
Choose the accommodation that suits you best and leave the rest to us!