greek hotels - Myrtos Continuing west, 15 km from lerapetra, you will come to Myrtos village, which is built on the bank of Myrtos River. The village was destroyed by German occupation troops in 1943, but was rebuilt again later. You will share the village beach, which faces the Libyan Sea, with many Greek families, among whom it is a particular favourite. The beach is spread with pebbles and sand and the water is transparent and therefore clean. The village's tavernas are renowned for their seafood dishes and their homemade flavours. The spirit of the village is very much family centred. There is a museum in the Primary School building, established in 1958 by teacher G. Dimitrinakis. It includes folk art exhibits, as well as Minoan ceramics, vessels, coins and sculptures from later periods (Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Turkish). Do not forget to visit the Proto-Minoan settlement (2500-2200 BC) discovered three kilometres east of Myrtos. The settlement is now known as Fournou Koryfi and a large sign just outside the village will guide you to it. A team of British archaeologists excavated the area and discovered around ninety chambers. One of the chambers is thought to have been the Sanctuary, as a female figurine holding a vessel was found there. It is considered a divinity. Many Vassilika vessels were found inside the chambers, as well as stone stamps, household objects, tools, etc., which are currently exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos. All the findings led to the conclusion that there was significant industrial activity in the settlement, and that it was destroyed viollently in 220 BC.

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Continuing west, 15 km from lerapetra, you will come to Myrtos village, which is built on the bank of Myrtos River. The village was destroyed by German occupation troops in 1943, but was rebuilt again later.
You will share the village beach, which faces the Libyan Sea, with many Greek families, among whom it is a particular favourite.
The beach is spread with pebbles and sand and the water is transparent and therefore clean. The village's tavernas are renowned for their seafood dishes and their homemade flavours.
The spirit of the village is very much family centred. There is a museum in the Primary School building, established in 1958 by teacher G. Dimitrinakis. It includes folk art exhibits, as well as Minoan ceramics, vessels, coins and sculptures from later periods (Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Turkish).
Do not forget to visit the Proto-Minoan settlement (2500-2200 BC) discovered three kilometres east of Myrtos. The settlement is now known as Fournou Koryfi and a large sign just outside the village will guide you to it. A team of British archaeologists excavated the area and discovered around ninety chambers. One of the chambers is thought to have been the Sanctuary, as a female figurine holding a vessel was found there.
It is considered a divinity. Many Vassilika vessels were found inside the chambers, as well as stone stamps, household objects, tools, etc., which are currently exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos. All the findings led to the conclusion that there was significant industrial activity in the settlement, and that it was destroyed viollently in 220 BC.