Location: Milies
Top Things to do in Milies
Top 10 Things to do in Milies, Greece
Milies (Greek: Μηλιές) is a village and a former municipality in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality South Pelion, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 63.754 km. It is a traditional Greek mountain village, at a height of 400 m on Mount Pelion. It is 28 km from Volos, the capital city of Magnesia. Milies is connected with the GR-34A (Volos - Promyri) It has traditional stone houses, cobbled roads, good restaurants and accommodation in abundance. Milies is also notable for being the terminus of the narrow gauge (60 cm) Pelion Railway, built between 1895 and 1903 by the Italian engineer, Evaristo de Chirico, father of the famous artist Giorgio de Chirico. This proved to be of considerable economic advantage to the region. The recently railway runs between Ano Lechonia and Milies twice a week at the weekend. The village commands striking views across the Pagasetic Gulf and benefits from the many streams and water sources for which Mt. Pelion is renowned. These result in rich vegetation and cool, forested mountain slopes.
Restaurants in Milies
1. Agion Taksiarchon Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By GeorgiaTraveller213 - Crete, Greece
This orthodox church is a historical monument where Anthimos Gazis raised the flag of revolution in 1821 and is located at the center of Milies on a paved square . There is a traditional restaurant - Greek tavern at the surrounding with a great view to the Pagasitikos gulf. The visitor will be impressed at first sight, when realizing that the church has no windows or bell tower. The first entrance depicts frescoes of the Zodiac Cycle while the main body is full of scenes of the Bible. Don't miss visiting the interior of the church - so cosy an so unique! If possible, you can ask to have a guidance to the church and talk to the priest.
2. Mylopotamos Beach
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4.5 based on 437 reviews
3. Pelion Railway
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By LCB53 - Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
We came across this local sightseeing activity as in order to reach our accommodation in Ano Gatzea (mainland Greece) we had to drive over the railway line for a short distance! The journey starts in Lechonia and stops at Ano Gatzea where we picked it up and finishes at Milies which is a beautiful town in the Pelion Penninsular. There are only about 4 carriages and if you haven't booked a seat or boarded at the start, only standing room is available outside of the carriages. It isn't a problem and quite safe as the train just chugs along. It takes about 40 minutes to reach Millies from Ano Gatzea along a winding track with glorious views of the coastline below. The whole trip costs about €12.00, our part of the journey cost €6.00. I would not advise a return trip. Most take a one way trip either way and taxi back. We decided to walk back! It is a recognised walk and is basically all alongside the railway line. Well.......! It took us 2.5 hours to get back to base, all the time walking in about 37 d Celsius! That was madness in retrospect! However we had filled up our water bottles and although the walk is not hard, it is basically straight, it is at times walking on the line or alongside so there are lots of gravel issues etc. The walk was 9 kms in the heat of the day! As the saying goes "mad dogs and Englishmen"!
4. Montis Ordo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Montis Ordo offers clients the opportunity to experience mountain biking, trekking, canyoning, horse riding and other sports and activities in conjunction with visits to local museums, farms, spots of beauty and interest through the paths that used by the inhabitants of each region on their journeys. It provides equipment, experienced guides, knowledge and love, to offer unique experiences and experiential knowledge for visitors. The aim is to create activity programs according to their interest, physical strength and preferences giving a complete picture of the area and its outstanding features. Combining the old with the new, the traditional with the contemporary, simplicity and luxury offers visitors not only a memorable trip but also a true-to-life experience.
Reviewed By Visitor62 - london
This centre organizes activities such as cycling and hiking tours for all levels in Pelion which is one of the prettiest places in Greece. It also rents bicycles and related equipment to explore the area. Alex, the owner, is really knowledgeable and extremely helpful and passionate about cycling and the outdoors. I would strongly recommend a visit to this centre if you are in Pelion.
5. Damouchari Beach
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By vaggio_gr
Just another beach in the Aegean sea. Nothing special, rocky ground, a bit windy usually. There are hundreds of more beautiful Beaches around Greece. This one is privileged with the fame of "Mama Mia", part of which was shot there. If you are curious, just stay for a few hours and leave. Nothing special to eat or do. Locals are not polite.
6. Shakayak
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Sea Kayak & SUP Activities Shakayak is a business of sea activities in east Pelion, Greece. Starting from Damouchari bay, we do both guided tours and rentals of Kayak and SUP equipment. Our goal is to give Pelion visitors an alternative perspective of the coastal landscape.
Reviewed By AlonBin - Modiin, Israel
This tour, with Shakayak, goes through the beautiful scenery between Damouchari and Fakistra Beaches. Elias, their great guide, took us into caves and beneath rocks, where we were paddling through narrow passages. We all had wonderful 4 hours - a family with three kids, aged 8, 13 and 15. The tour includes nice meal on the beach and the price is fair!
7. Pelion Secrets Sea Kayaking
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5 based on 163 reviews
Pelion Secrets (Sea Kayaking), the sea activities centre in Pelion, Greece. We are a social cooperative offering genuine hospitality, quality equipment and an amazing place to paddle, relax & have fun. We look forward to your visit to Pelion, the mountain of Centaurs, the summer residence of the 12 Gods. Today it has become one of the best places to visit all year round with no mass tourism.
Reviewed By RendersE - Pinakates, Greece
We took the 2 hour trip, had a very good briefing by Giorgos, very friendly in perfect English, to the point on safety and procedures and also suitable for children.All equipment provided and very well maintained. But the most exciting part came then, along the beautiful shoreline of Pelion, along hidden Beaches and a stop at a beach for a well deserved rest and an apple from Zagora...this together with the tongue in cheek humor of Giorgos made it a day to remember. Furthermore there are some good taverna's and Beaches nearby. Also a parking next to the kayaking is available.
8. Centaurs' Path
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
It's in the mount of Pelion for a nice escapade to the Centaur's path in a natural beauty of small rivers, and little bridge, to visit the path of mythologie and the legendary centaurs lived in the mount Pelion; The centaur's were mysterious creatures, half man and half horse..and had a surnatural craft. The most known was Chiron, he was the professor of
Achile of the legend of Homer; The centaur's were everywhere in mount Pelion, facit why
the wild and nice nature on this path.
9. Public Library of Milies
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By susanwalsh - Glasgow
We were directed here by the lovely girl in the Milies folk museum. The librarian left his desk and took us upstairs to the fascinating library. He told us all about the famous Milies school and how the collection was built up by the three priests of the region. We were shown the important books and manuscripts. We were delighted that we visited.
10. Mountain Escapes Canyoning
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5 based on 66 reviews
Excursions - Canyoning training courses & mountain sports activities.Member of International Canyoning organisation for Professional ( ICOPRO ) Daily tours canyoning in Pelion all year.
Reviewed By minneboo35
Oh my god that was an amazing experience. An unforgetable adventure in the most beautiful Forests of Pilion.
Funny but very ensuring, experienced and patient instructor
My advise: bring hiking shoes becaise it is slippery. You need to have a healty fysical condition.
Don't be afraid: just do it! You will get addicted to it.
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