page_title: Myrtos
hierarchical_section_title: Myrtos
caption_attribution_description: English: Myrtos (Crete, Greece): general view Nederlands: Myrtos (Kreta, Griekenland): algemeen gezicht van het dorp Français&#160;: Myrtos (Crète, Grèce): vue générale
context_page_description: Myrtos is a coastal village in the west of the municipality of Ierapetra, in the Regional Unit of Lasithi on the Greek island of Crete. It is located 50 km from Agios Nikolaos and 15 km 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 village in 2010 was approximately 600 people.
  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.
context_section_description: Myrtos is a coastal village 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 village in 2010 was approximately 600 people.
  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.
caption: Myrtos: general view
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