The museum is located in the central square of the village of Myrtia (Varvaroi), 15 kilometres inland and south of Heraklion, in the Municipality of Archanes-Asterousia.
Getting to the museum:
By car
- If you are coming from West Crete or Heraklion via the highway, take the south exit of the junction leading to the industrial zone of Heraklion and, then, take the right on Kazantzidis Avenue. When you get to the traffic lights marking the junction for Skalani, turn left towards the village of Skalani and follow the signs leading to the Museum, which is located in Myrtia, five kilometres further on.
- If you are coming from Heraklion, follow the road leading to Knossos. About 2 km after Knossos, turn left towards Skalani and follow the signs leading to the Museum, which is located in Myrtia, five kilometres further on.
- If you are coming from the port of Heraklion, take Nearchos Avenue towards the east. At the traffic lights, take the right on Kazantzidis Avenue. Go straight on for about 9 km and, when you get to the traffic lights marking the junction for Skalani, turn left towards the village of Skalani and follow the signs leading to the Museum, which is located in Myrtia, five kilometres further on.
- If you are coming from Eastern Crete or the airport via the highway, take the north exit of the junction leading to the industrial zone of Heraklio and take the on Kazantzidis Avenue. When you get to the traffic lights marking the junction for Skalani, turn left towards the village of Skalani and follow the signs leading to the Museum, which is located in Myrtia, five kilometres further on.
- If you are coming from the airport through the city, take Ikaros Avenue. Go straight on for about 2 km and, at the traffic lights, take the left on Kazantzidis Avenue. Go straight on for about 9 km and, when you get to the traffic lights marking the junction for Skalani, turn left towards the village of Skalani and follow the signs leading to the Museum, which is located in Myrtia, five kilometres further on.
By bus ( KTEL Heraklion–Lassithi)
The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum Partners with KTEL Heraklion–Lassithi for a new bus route to the village of Myrtia
The
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is pleased to announce a new partnership with
KTEL Heraklion–Lassithi. As part of this collaboration, a dedicated daily bus route
is being launched to improve visitor access to the Nikos Kazantzakis
Museum in Myrtia, the ancestral village of the internationally acclaimed
author.
Starting
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the new daily route will depart Heraklion at
13:00, heading towards Kastelli with a stop in Myrtia at 13:45. For the
return journey, visitors will be able to board the bus from Myrtia at
16:20, with Heraklion as the final destination.
This
route has been designed to offer a comfortable, reliable, and affordable
transportation option for those wishing to explore the Nikos
Kazantzakis Museum and the traditional village of Myrtia. This
initiative is part of the museum’s broader outreach strategy, aimed at
enhancing public access to Crete’s cultural heritage and strengthening
the connection between the island’s rural areas and its visitors.
Transportation
will be provided by the modern fleet of KTEL Heraklion–Lassithi,
ensuring a high standard of comfort and safety for all passengers
traveling to this site of profound spiritual and cultural significance.
For detailed schedules, departure times, and ticket reservations, please visit the official KTEL Heraklion–Lassithi website at www.ktelherlas.gr or download their mobile application: https://www.ktelherlas.gr/el/newapp.
By taxi
You can contact a taxi service from Heraklion and book your ride to the Museum. The ride lasts about 30 minutes. The average cost is 20€ - 40€ per route.
