Myrthios
Μύρθιος
A white village on the hillside behind Plakias, with terrace taverns overlooking the whole bay. It is a favourite spot for dinner and sunset.
Myrthios is built on the hillside north of Plakias, at an elevation of about 200 metres. White houses and stone-paved lanes follow the slope, and several traditional taverns have terraces facing Plakias Bay and the Libyan Sea. It is most popular for dinner and sunset in the evening. It takes about 30 minutes to walk uphill from Plakias along the old path, or about 5 minutes by car. The village has a youth hostel and a few guesthouses, and it is quieter than the seaside.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Plakias
- Kotsifou Gorge
- Damnoni Beach
- Ammoudi Beach (Plakias)
- Schinaria Beach
- Souda Beach (Plakias)
- Kourtaliotiko Gorge
- Preveli Monastery