The beach's distinct white color comes from the erosion of surrounding marble-rich limestone cliffs.
The stark contrast between the bright white pebbles and the dark blue sea is caused by the depth of the water close to the shore.
The beach was featured as a primary filming location in the 2001 movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin.
Ocean currents frequently deposit drift material from the open Ionian Sea onto the shoreline.
Myrtos Beach is a famous Ionian coastal site characterized by its steep surrounding limestone cliffs and deep blue waters. The beach consists primarily of white marble pebbles rather than fine sand, which contributes to the sea's intense turquoise coloration. It is located on the northwestern coast of the island of Kefalonia. The terrain drops sharply into the Ionian Sea, resulting in rapid water depth increase near the shoreline. Currents can be powerful, and the beach is prone to sudden shelf drops. The site remains largely undeveloped with minimal permanent structures on the beach itself.
The viewpoint located on the winding road high above the beach on the descent from Divarata.
Wear water shoes, as the surface is made of rounded marble pebbles rather than soft sand.
Bring your own shade equipment, as natural cover on the beach is non-existent.
Watch children closely, as the sea floor drops off sharply just a few meters from the water's edge.
Do not attempt to swim far from the shore when waves are high, as the undertow can be dangerous.
Accessible only during the spring and summer seasons; the road may be closed during severe winter weather due to landslide risk.
Pack out all trash to maintain the natural environment; do not remove stones from the beach as it is protected.
