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Some places earn their reputation. Myrtos Beach, about 45 minutes north of Argostoli along one of the most scenic coastal drives in Greece, is one of them.

The road there is half the experience. Hairpin turns carved into the mountainside deliver you to one of the most jaw-dropping overlooks in the Ionian Islands before you even set foot on the sand. Pull over at the viewpoint. Take the photo. You’ll want it.

Once you’re down on the beach, the water speaks for itself. That impossible turquoise, the kind that makes you wonder if someone turned up the saturation on the world, is completely real. The bottom is white pebble, which keeps the water crystal clear even when there’s a bit of movement. And yes, there is current. You’ll feel it if you swim out. But there are lifeguards on duty, the conditions we encountered were perfectly manageable, and we saw swimmers of all ages in the water without issue. Some corners of the internet make Myrtos sound like a death trap. It isn’t. Just be aware, swim sensibly, and you’ll be fine.

Facilities are decent without being flashy: bathrooms and changing cabins are available, and a couple of beach vendors circulate selling Greek salads and fruit salads, exactly what you want after a swim. Don’t come expecting a beach bar or restaurant though. Bring snacks or load up in Argostoli before making the drive.

If you walk to the far end of the beach, you’ll find Myrtos Cave, a sea cave you can actually swim through to reach a hidden small beach on the other side. It’s a genuinely magical little detour. The water inside has that eerie blue glow you’d expect from a grotto, and the swim-through itself is short enough that it’s accessible for confident swimmers. Once through, some visitors were jumping off the rocks. Vacation adrenaline is real, but so are accidents. We’ll leave that one as a personal choice.

Myrtos is the kind of beach that makes you understand why people fall in love with Greece.

📍 Info Beach: Myrtos Beach

Distance from Argostoli: ~45 minutes by car

Facilities: Bathrooms, changing cabins, beach vendors (Greek salads, fruit salads)

Lifeguards: On duty

Highlight: Myrtos Cave swim-through at the far end of the beach