Seen from the cliff road above, Myrtos is pure drama — a mile of dazzling white pebbles pinched between two mountains, meeting a sea of electric blue. Down at beach level it's simpler: sunbeds, one canteen and serious swimming. The pebbles shelve steeply, so it suits confident swimmers more than paddling toddlers. Stay for sunset from the viewpoint; it's one of the great views of Greece.
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