Myrtos
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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]
Myrtos
Μύρτος | |
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Coordinates: 35°00′13″N 25°35′04″E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Crete |
Regional unit | Lasithi |
Municipality | Ierapetra |
Municipal unit | Ierapetra |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 518 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
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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.