Myrtos Beach, Beach in Pylarei Municipal Unit, Greece
The 800-meter beach features white marble pebbles that gradually decrease in size toward the turquoise waters between mountains Agia Dynati and Kalon Oros.
The site earned recognition as a filming location for the mine explosion scene in the movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin, adding to its international profile.
Local communities near Myrtos Beach maintain Greek traditions through seasonal festivals and regional cuisine, enriching visitors' experiences beyond the coastal setting.
A steep two-kilometer road with hairpin turns connects the beach to Divarata village, where visitors find parking spaces and several restaurants.
The combination of marble sediments and wave patterns creates distinct turquoise water plumes that follow the curved shoreline of the beach.
Location: Pylarei Municipal Unit
Length: 800 m
GPS coordinates: 38.34361,20.53611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
Greece is home to many secluded beaches, away from main tourist routes and resorts. These lesser-known coastlines are found on the islands of Crete, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Cephalonia, Milos, and Karpathos. Some feature fine light-colored sand, others black volcanic pebbles from ancient eruptions, and all are surrounded by turquoise waters where the seabed is visible from the surface. Accessing these sites often requires extra effort: steep paths descending from cliffs, unpaved roads crossing Mediterranean scrub, or boat trips from coastal villages. Seitan Limania is nestled in a gorge with rocky walls over 100 meters high, while Egremni Beach is accessible after descending 350 carved steps in the cliffs. Mavra Volia is distinguished by its black lava stones, remnants of an eruption 2200 years ago, and Kedrodasos is home to centuries-old junipers casting shadows on the sand. These beaches generally have little or no tourist infrastructure. The lack of restaurants, parasol rentals, or paved parking preserves their natural state and limits the number of visitors, even during peak summer season. Some areas, such as Marathonisi Island, are partially protected to allow nesting of loggerhead turtles.
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