Myrtos

Myrtos
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Myrtos is located in Greece
Myrtos
Myrtos
Coordinates: 35°00′13″N 25°35′04″E / 35.00361°N 25.58444°E / 35.00361; 25.58444
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCrete
Regional unitLasithi
MunicipalityIerapetra
Municipal unitIerapetra
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community518
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Myrtos: general view
Myrtos, covered with snow, Feb 18 2008.
The Blue Flag award.
Sarakina Gorge.

Myrtos is a coastal village and a community in the west of the municipality of Ierapetra, in the Regional Unit (previously called prefecture) of Lasithi on the Greek island of Crete. It is located 50 km (31 mi) from Agios Nikolaos and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Ierapetra, on the road to Viannos. A little to the west of the village is the iconic conical Kolektos mountain. Myrtos is situated on the Libyan Sea. The patron saint of the village is Saint Anthony. The population of the community is 518 (2021).[1]

The transliteral spelling of this village is often written as Mirtos.

Myrtos has a rich history but has only prospered with the advent of tourism. The village has many tavernas and diverse shops for both residents and visitors. More recently there is now a pharmacy and an ATM. There are numerous churches, hotels, apartments and studios.

There is a regular bus service between Ierapetra and Myrtos.

  1. ^ a b "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.