Mirthios and Sellia above Plakias in Crete

Above the very pleasant tourist resort of Plakias in southern Crete are two smaller villages: Mirthios and Sellia. Both are worth a visit, I might even recommend you to stay overnight.

Mirthios is up in the mountains above Plakias.

Mirthios is located just above Plakias. In the village there are several excellent restaurants. Feel free to go there one evening if you are staying in Plakias, you will be astonished by wonderful views of the sea and great food. The Taverna Plateia is probably the best of the restaurants in Mirthios.

Taverna Plateia in Mirthios. Plakias is visible on the left.

The Village Apartments in Mirthios have a fantastic view of the sea.

ACCOMMODATION IN MIRTHIOS

There are few hotels in Mirthios as the vast majority of people who travel here stay in Plakias. There is one hotel that stands out, and that I would love to stay at, and that is The Village Apartments which has a fantastic view of the sea.

Book The Village Apartments here »

Plakias seen from Mirthios and Sellia.

Sellia is located on a hill west of Plakias, the ascent is probably the steepest I have ever driven. Sellia is just as beautiful as Mirthios. In the village there are some tavernas and a small privately owned folk museum.

Sellia above Plakias in southern Crete.

The small main street in Sellia.

WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE AREA

Don't miss Souda beach, which you can read about here »

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