Myrtos, Crete is perfect for people really looking to getaway. It’s located on one of Europe’s southernmost frontiers – the south coast of Crete, on the Libyan sea. You can rent a car or a boat to reach Myrtos from Heraklion.

The area around Myrtoshas been inhabited since Minoan times. The Minoan settlement of Pyrgos, where you can see the ruins of Minoan houses, is on a hill above the coastal village of Pyrgos. The village of Myrtos is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing holiday. Besides hiking up to the Minoan settlement of Pyrgos above the village, you can also visit the Myrtos museum.

The beach of Myrtos itself is a very well-known beach that has been awarded the Blue Flag for purity of water and also for environmental protection. You can visit nearby beaches from here, cultural excursions are also available. There are ample of wineries in Crete, some of them can be visited from Mystos.