...through the vineyards and woods to what is perhaps the loveliest beach in the world. Its name is Myrtiotissa. (Lawrence Durrell - Prospero's Cell). Myrtiotissa is described by some enthusiasts as the most beautiful beach in Europe and it exerts its own magnetic charm, having once visited Myrtiotissa visitors are drawn back again and again. The most important sight in this area is the monastery of Panagia Myrtiotissa, that took its name from the icon of Panagias that was found around the myrtle. It deserves to visit it and to admire the splendid view.

Myrtiotissa is a fantastic spot, a stretch of sand with crystal clear waters that is reached by a very steep rough road.   Because of it's location the steep cliffs surrounding the beach have prohibited any building of hotels or bars, it literally is just the beach with a couple of sandwich shacks.
How to get to Myrtiotissa Beach. 
The quickest way to drive to Myrtiotissa is to head for Sinarades, Pelekas and then Glyfada - so if you look on your map you should be able to see the general direction you must go.
The road to Myrtiotissa
You will come to a cross roads, at which you go straight on heading towards Glyfada/Ropa valley. Continue on this road for a couple of miles until you reach a T junction.  At this junction you bear left for about 100 metres and take the first turning on the left (there is a house on the corner).  Continue on this smaller road past a few house until you reach the T junction at the end.  Here turn right and almost immediately turn left on to a rough track that should be signposted Myrtiotissa.
Once you are on this road there is only one way to go!  carry on all the way (it is a rough track at some points so please drive carefully) until you reach a newly built cafe called "The Olive Tree" this is all made from wood and has a car park behind it.  Park here (it should cost c. 2 euros)  and take your swimming things and walk the rest of the way down the track to the beach.  As you begin this walk you will have spectacular views of the beach and coastline all around