Mirtos, sometimes spelt Myrtos, is a delightful seaside village located in the Lassithi Prefecture of southeast Crete, in close proximity to Ierapetra. As the administrative centre of a municipality comprised of itself and four other villages, Mirtos has a modest population of approximately 500, according to the 2001 census.
Agriculture dominates the local economy, as evidenced by the prevalence of greenhouses in the region. The inhabitants primarily engage in farming, yet the influx of tourists during summer seasons adds a dynamic dimension to Mirtos’ economy.
Despite its small size, Mirtos offers a range of facilities for visitors, including accommodation options, restaurants, tavernas, café-bars, and minimarkets. You will also find a petrol station, but for pharmaceutical and banking needs, nearby Ierapetra provides these services. Transportation between Mirtos and Ierapetra is convenient, either by car or bus which runs every two hours.
Depending on your point of departure, the journey to Mirtos varies. From Heraklion, the road leads to Viannos, Mirtos, and then Ierapetra. This approximately two-hour drive offers breathtaking views, especially after Viannos, showcasing one of Crete’s stunning pine forests. If you’re travelling from Agios Nikolaos, Sitia or Ierapetra, a short 16 km trip on the district road heading west will lead you to Mirtos, nestled at the mouth of the River Kryos.
Renowned for its beautiful beach adorned with ash-grey sand and crystal-clear waters, Mirtos is a haven for sun-seekers. This locale is notably sheltered from the northwesterly winds and harsh northerlies, which frequently affect the south coast beaches of Crete.
Aside from Mirtos’ main beach, several other nearby beaches offer their own charm. There’s the picturesque beach at Tertsa village, just 4 km away, and to the east, a pebbled beach lined with tamarisk trees. Although Mirtos’ beach is the favoured choice, all these spots offer unique and beautiful experiences.
Despite rapid development in recent years, Mirtos has retained its traditional character, and its charm and allure remain undiminished. The village becomes a lively hub in summer, with peaceful winter days dedicated to agricultural pursuits.
Mirtos offers a truly unique atmosphere, characterized by its variety of colours: blue doors, white walls, red tomatoes on trees, and vibrant flora. Known for its tranquillity and absence of hectic nightlife, Mirtos is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a slower pace of life.
Mirtos provides plenty of opportunities for exploration and relaxation. Wander through narrow streets, visit the local café (kafenio), explore the Minoan settlement of Pirgos, or just enjoy a day at the beach. You can also take a drive to Ierapetra and visit the island of Chrissi or explore the town itself.
Mirtos’ history extends back to the Early Minoan period (c. 2800-2000 BC). Two notable Minoan settlements near Mirtos – Fournou Korifi and Pirgos – reflect its ancient origins. These locations, particularly Pirgos, can be visited via an easy path, providing a unique glimpse into the region’s rich history.
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Just 50 metres from the beach, Mirtos Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a TV and balcony. Facilities include free WiFi, a restaurant and a mini market on site.
Bright and colourful, all rooms in the Mirtos Hotel have a fridge, electric kettle and a safe. The private bathroom comes with bathrobes and free toiletries. Some rooms offer views of the Libyan Sea.
The Mirtos’s restaurant serves typical Cretan dishes in the vine-covered terrace. A good selection of taverns can be found within 10 minutes’ walk.
The town of Ierapetra is about 15 km away. Guests wanting to explore the area can hire bikes and motorbikes through the hotel. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 120 km away. There is free on-site parking.
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Esperides Hotel is located in Myrtos, on the outskirts of Ierapetra, only 200 metres away from the beach. It offers sunny rooms with Wi-Fi, a traditional Cretan tavern, 2 bars and a pool.
Set in a peaceful environment surrounded by flower gardens, Esperides offers year-round accommodation. Rooms are air-conditioned and have TV and balcony with view to the sea or the mountains.
The city of Ierapetra is 14 km away. Heraklion Airport is 80 km away via Arkalochori local road, while Agios Nikolaos Port is 50 km away.
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Situated in Myrtos, within 200 metres of Myrtos Beach and 2.4 km of Vatos Beach, Myrthe Apartments features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hairdryer, some rooms at the hotel also boast a city view. At Myrthe Apartments rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Kalikovrechtis Beach is 3 km from the accommodation, while Lake Voulismeni is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Myrthe Apartments.
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Just 30 meters from the nearest beach, Coral Hotel offers accommodation in the center of Ierapetra. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
All rooms at Coral Hotel offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A terrace or balconies are featured in certain rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Breakfast consisting of Cretan products is with extra charge and can be enjoyed at the cafe/ bar of the Hotel.
Several restaurants, cafes and shops for the essentials can be found with 30 meters. Boats travelling to Chrysi Islands are available within 50 meters from the property. Hersonissos is 47 km from Coral Boutique Hotel, while Ágios Nikólaos is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 60 km from Coral Hotel.
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Centrally located in Ierapetra Town and 100 metres from the beach, Galaxy hotel features a snack bar with free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms. The 24-hour front desk can advise on local interests, such as Casero Fortress at 10 metres.
Simply decorated, all rooms come equipped with a mini fridge and a TV with cable channels. Each has a balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub.
Galaxy lies 63 km from Sitia Airport and 100 km from the international airport of Heraklio. Staff can arrange car rental to visit the scenic beach of Mirtos, around 10 km away.
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Situated on Ierapetra’s seafront promenade, El Greco Hotel the 4-star hotel offers modern and spacious rooms and suites with balconies. The hotel restaurant enjoys views over the Libyan Sea.
Decorated in earthy tones, the guest rooms include a satellite TV, mini fridge and air conditioning. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer and courtesy bathrobes. Some of the rooms enjoy views of the bay and the harbour. Each room offers the option of wired internet along with free WiFi.
Guests can enjoy an American and Greek breakfast buffet, while gazing at the Libyan Sea. Mediterranean dishes, as well as traditional Cretan cuisine are served at the à la carte restaurant Porfyra. Hot and cold beverages are available at the hotel bar. Room service is available between 08:00 and 24:00.
Car rental is available through reception.. Guests may use a shared computer at the lounge area. Express check-in service is provided. Along the coast, there is a pathway where you can find traditional local products. Free public parking is possible nearby.
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ResetOMythos features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Míthoi, 40 km from Lake Voulismeni.
The villa provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and slippers. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
An à la carte breakfast is available daily at OMythos.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 39 km from OMythos, while Agios Nikolaos Port is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 76 km from the villa.
Featuring mountain views, GRAND VILLA KATERINA offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 2.6 km from Limnaki Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa with a terrace and sea views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa.
The villa offers a hot tub. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at GRAND VILLA KATERINA, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Lake Voulismeni is 40 km from the accommodation, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public, 67 km from GRAND VILLA KATERINA, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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Located in Ierápetra, 31 km from Lake Voulismeni and 30 km from Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa), Villa K-Villa with private pool offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers a private pool, free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa features 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.
Agios Nikolaos Port is 31 km from Villa K-Villa with private pool. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 74 km from the accommodation.
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and barbecue facilities, Villa Lato – Villa with private pool and yard provides accommodation in Anatolí with free WiFi and pool views. The air-conditioned accommodation is 19 km from Ierápetra.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms.
The villa offers a terrace.
Agios Nikolaos is 31 km from Villa Lato – Villa with private pool and yard, while Elounda is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 91 km from the accommodation.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, mountain view and a balcony, Villa M – Villa with private pool and yard is located in Anatolí. It features a garden, pool views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The villa comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the villa.
Lake Voulismeni is 31 km from Villa M – Villa with private pool and yard, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 74 km from the accommodation.
Boasting sea views, Villa Rosa offers accommodation with a terrace and a coffee machine, around 30 km from Lake Voulismeni. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.
With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom villa features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with an oven and fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.
The reception at the villa can provide tips on the area.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 30 km from Villa Rosa, while Agios Nikolaos Port is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 74 km from the accommodation.
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ResetSet in Myrtos, 100 metres from Myrtos Beach and 2.4 km from Vatos Beach, Mitato Studios offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.
All units come with a balcony with inner courtyard views, a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower. Kitchenware and kettle are also offered.
Lake Voulismeni is 46 km from the apartment, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Mitato Studios.
Featuring garden views, The Boat House provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around a few steps from Myrtos Beach. It features a terrace, a bar, sea views and free WiFithroughout the property.
This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.
If you would like to discover the area, canoeing and pub crawls are possible in the surroundings.
Vatos Beach is 2.5 km from the apartment, while Lake Voulismeni is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from The Boat House.
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Centrally located in the seaside village of Myrtos Village, Mirtini Apartments is just 80 metres from the beach. Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout, its self-catered accommodation provides garden views from its terrace or balcony.
A fully functional kitchen with a fridge, microwave and oven is standard in all the modernly decorated apartments. Each is air conditioned and has a washing machine and flat-screen satellite TV with pay-per-view channels. A glass shower stall, slippers and hairdryer are found in the bathroom.
Taverns, cafés and shops are all within a short walking distance from Mirtini Apartments. It is 15 km from the town of Ierapetra. Heraklion International Airport is 80 km away.
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Boasting sea views, Appartamento Mare calmo-Myrtos provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around a few steps from Myrtos Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.4 km from Vatos Beach.
With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with an oven and toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
Lake Voulismeni is 46 km from the apartment, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Appartamento Mare calmo-Myrtos.
Boasting garden views, Studio Kastro Studio by Interhome provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 400 metres from Myrtos Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
With free WiFi, this apartment features a satellite TV and a kitchenette with an oven and microwave.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Vatos Beach is 2.6 km from the apartment, while Lake Voulismeni is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Studio Kastro Studio by Interhome.
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Apartment Kastro Superior Apartment by Interhome is set in Myrtos. Located 400 metres from Myrtos Beach, the property offers a garden.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Offering free private parking, this 3-star apartment also features free WiFithroughout the property.
Vatos Beach is 2.6 km from the apartment, while Lake Voulismeni is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Apartment Kastro Superior Apartment by Interhome.
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ResetSituated in Myrtos, 100 metres from Myrtos Beach and 2.5 km from Vatos Beach, Spitaki features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.
This holiday home has 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home.
Lake Voulismeni is 46 km from the holiday home, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Spitaki.
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Situated in Myrtos, 100 metres from Myrtos Beach, 2.4 km from Vatos Beach and 2.9 km from Kalikovrechtis Beach, Mirtos Luxury apartment features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a balcony.
The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.
Lake Voulismeni is 46 km from the holiday home, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Mirtos Luxury apartment.
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Comfortable Family House nearby Mirtos is set in Gdhókhia. Featuring mountain and pool views, this holiday home also features free WiFi.
The holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with oven and fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine.
If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a car rental service.
The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 72 km from Comfortable Family House nearby Mirtos.
Set amidst olive groves, Sarakina’s Home is set in Míthoi and boasts scenic panoramic views of the surrounding area. Free WiFi is provided throughout.
Fitted with wooden ceilings, all units have a seating area. There is also a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a microwave and oven. A stovetop is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Every unit features a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in this pet-friendly accommodation.
Sarakina’s Home also includes a sun terrace and a private pool. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Myrtos Beach is 5 km away. The lively Mália is 30 km from Sarakina’s Home while Hersonissos is at 36 km. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 50 km from Sarakina’s Home. Free private parking is possible on site.
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Dorovinis Country Houses is a complex of traditional, stone-built villas and houses with a fireplace and Libyan Sea views. It is located in the village of Anatoli, 12 km from Ierapetra Town. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Fitted with beamed ceilings and hand-picked furnishings, all units feature a fully equipped kitchen and a living room with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. They open out to a furnished patio and have access to a rooftop terrace with panoramic sea views.
All houses are equipped with central heating, air conditioning, and fireplaces.
Guests are complimented with a welcome basket, including local breakfast products and local spirits. A tavern serving Greek dishes and Cretan specialties lies within 50 metres of Dorovinis. Several beaches, such as Myrtos, Voulisma and Agia Fotia, can be reached within a 30-minute drive.
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Set in Anatolí, 30 km from Lake Voulismeni and 30 km from Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa), 4 bedrooms house with sea view jacuzzi and enclosed garden at Anatoli offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning. The property has garden views, and is 31 km from Agios Nikolaos Port.
With free WiFi, this 4-bedroom holiday home offers a satellite TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 74 km from the holiday home.
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ResetMirtos is located in the Lassithi Prefecture of southeast Crete, near Ierapetra.
As per the 2001 census, Mirtos has a population of around 500 people.
Most inhabitants of Mirtos are engaged in farming.
Mirtos offers accommodations, restaurants, tavernas, café-bars, and minimarkets, as well as a petrol station.
Mirtos is known for its beautiful beach with ash-grey sand and crystal-clear waters, sheltered from the harsh northerly winds.
In Mirtos, visitors can enjoy strolls through narrow streets, visit the local café, explore the Minoan settlement of Pirgos, or drive to Ierapetra. Other attractions include the Mýrtos Gorge, the Byzantine church of Panagia Kera, and the traditional village of Anatoli.
Mirtos offers a unique, tranquil atmosphere characterized by its colourful surroundings and an absence of hectic nightlife.
Mirtos is near two notable Minoan settlements, Fournou Korifi and Pirgos, which offer a glimpse into the region’s ancient history.
The nearest airport to Mýrtos village is Heraklion International Airport (HER), which is about 90 km (56 mi) away.
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