Mirtos, our friendly village by the Libyan Sea

where people still have time for you

Only 500 Inhabitants

Who still have enough place for their holiday guests

Mirtos is never full

No mass tourism. Small and always hospitable!

welcome to our village

be our guest

sit down and relax

enjoy your stay

discover the area

Mirtos is like a big family

And we’d like you to be a member of it. Welcome to our friendly village, have a nice time and an enjoyable stay!

Aléxandros Pantelákis

Mayor

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Real Village Life and Genuine Hospitality

Located on Crete’s south coast, Mirtos isn’t a manufactured resort town—it’s a real, living community. Walk through the streets and you’ll hear kids playing in the schoolyard and see neighbors chatting on their doorsteps.

Long before tourists discovered it, Mirtos was just a traditional Cretan village. When visitors first started arriving in the 1980s, the locals didn’t build massive hotels; instead, they opened up their own spare rooms and apartments. That welcoming spirit defines the village to this day.

Even as Mirtos has grown to offer everything from budget stays to luxury rentals, it has kept its soul. The tavernas and cafés line the quiet waterfront and lively side streets, but you’re always sitting alongside locals, not just other tourists.

Perhaps the best part about Mirtos is that it doesn’t shut down when summer ends. Because it’s fundamentally a farming town, life goes right on. Farmers tend to their fields, schools stay open, and neighbors gather at the local shops and Sunday church services. It’s this authentic, year-round warmth that brings people back year after year—not as tourists, but as part of the community.

Exploring the Hills and Mountains

There is much more to Mirtos than just the beach. Step away from the coast and you’ll find an incredible landscape that’s perfect for hiking, especially in the cooler months. The surrounding hills are dotted with quiet mountain villages, all sitting under the shadow of Crete’s high peaks. It’s an incredibly scenic area, filled with wild herbs, orange groves, and the constant sound of birds and crickets.

The Perks of Staying in East Crete

Tucked away on the eastern side of Crete, Mirtos is much quieter than the busy northern and western parts of the island. That peace and quiet is exactly what makes it so special. If you rent a car or a scooter, it’s also a great base for exploring—there are plenty of quiet beaches, gorges, and local villages just a short drive away.

A Subtropical Escape with a Small-Town Feel

The locals in Mirtos are incredibly welcoming, but the weather alone is enough to bring you here. Sitting right on the Libyan Sea near Ierapetra—Europe’s southernmost town—Mirtos is actually further south than northern Morocco.

Because it’s tucked away on the coast and sheltered by the Dikti Mountains to the north, the village enjoys its own warm, subtropical microclimate. Winters are mild and green with plenty of sunny breaks, while summers are exactly what you’d want from Greece: warm, dry, and blue skies for days. With around 320 days of sunshine a year, it’s the perfect spot if you’re looking to soak up the sun.