Myrtos Pyrgos Archaeological Site
Bronze Age settlement with Minoan archaeological remains
On Crete, Myrtos Pyrgos draws visitors for coastal views, village streets and Cretan food; a practical spot for walking and local photography.
Myrtos Pyrgos at a Glance#
How to Get to Myrtos Pyrgos#
Myrtos (Myrtos village) sits on the southern side of Crete’s Lasithi region. From Ierapetra (roughly 45-60 minutes by car) follow regional roads toward villages on the south coast; local signage will point to Myrtos. The tower is within the village - a short walk from the central road and parish church. Parking is limited on narrow lanes, so arrive by midday or late afternoon when space is easier to find.
Tips for Visiting Myrtos Pyrgos#
- Approach the tower from the village - the narrow lanes around Myrtos show more of everyday Cretan life than the parking lot does.
- Bring a wide-angle lens for the squat stone silhouette; the tower is small and close-up shots capture texture better than wide vistas.
- Look for patched mortar and different stones in the wall - the tower was repaired several times, and the repairs tell the story of raids and reconstructions.
Best Time to Visit Myrtos Pyrgos#
Visit outside the height of summer for comfortable walking and the clearest views of the surrounding olive terraces and sea.
Weather & Climate near Myrtos Pyrgos#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 100 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 12° - 20° | 16° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 11 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.9h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 29° | 24° | 3 mm | clear | 64% | 4.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.4h |
| July | Ideal | 23° - 31° | 28° | 1 mm | clear | 62% | 5.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 23° - 31° | 29° | 1 mm | clear | 64% | 5.3 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 28° | 24° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 17° - 25° | 21° | 40 mm | some cloud | 70% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 93 mm | overcast | 75% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
