Myrtos is the most photographed beach in the whole of Greece, and as you approach it on the mountain road its easy to understand why - the incredible colours of the sea contrast with the dramatic sweep of coral white sand.

Down at ground level, once you've negotiated the road down from Divarata, Myrtos itself is a bit of a disappointment. There are no facilities other than a fairly basic drinks outlet, and the beach itself is grubbier than it appears from above. And beware the sea here, because the beach drops away rapidly, creating powerful undertows and making it a place for strong swimmers only.

So why not limit yourself to a photo-stop on your way to somewhere else (Assos? Fiskardo?) and give the close encounter a miss.