Greece - Pelion - The village of Milies

Milies is 28 km away from Volos, the capital ofold Milies School, and the stadium with its
Magnesia, and is one of the better-known villages ofamphitheatre-like seating.
Pelion, and also the centre of the municipality. It hasThe churches of St Haralambos and St Athanasios of
1,500 permanent residents and is set in the gloriousAthos, located between Milies and Vyzitsa. The little
green surroundings of the Milies valley. The village haschurch of Taxiarhis Michail, situated after the “De
a great mythological and historical tradition and offersChirico” iron bridge. The small churches of Agia
a large variety things to see, a fact which has helpedTriada, Agia Marina, St John and the old monastery
it to become one of the most significant Pelionof St Nicolas.
destinations.Things to do
Milies is the homeland of Anthimos Gazis, GrigorisTake a walk along the traditional pathways around
Konstantas and Daniel Filippidis, and is a place steepedthe village or up to the mountain. From Vyzitsa, there
in tradition, with a history of trading, art and culture.are many routes suitable for trekking. Try the path
Milies is also a place where the flag of the revolutionfrom Vyzitsa to the Milies train station. It is a short
of 1821 was raised. In Milies, you can find aand easy walk. Another interesting route starts from
well-established school, the Public Library and also thethe pathway next to the Zoodohos Pigi Temple. It
end-of-line station for the Pelion train,passes the waterfalls and the settlement of Argireika
“Moutzouris”.and ends up at Kala Nera. Vizitsa is also an ideal
Pathway inside the villagestarting place for excursions by car.
What you will seeThere are many things to do in Milies, so visitors
Well-preserved mansions, buildings and cobbledideally need to spend a few days there. Apart from
pathways which are scattered around the village,the monuments, there are many interesting spots to
among which the historical pathway that connectsdiscover via the old pathways.
the village square with the train station. You can alsoFor those who like walking, there are a host of
see fresh water springs, churches, apple trees, olivepaths, providing walks of varying levels of difficulty.
trees, chestnut trees and many beautiful gardens.We recommend the Milies – Ano Lechonia path
Visitfollowing the railway line; the Milies – Kala Nera
The Public Library of Milies which houses over 3,500path and the well-known Milies – Tsagkarada
rare books, manuscripts, letters, the teaching materialpath, which passes through the area NATURA2000
of the school and the original flag of the revolution(GR1430001) and the Wildlife Shelter of St
raised by Anthimos Gazis.Dimitrios-Itamos.
The Folklore Museum with an important collection ofThose who like horse riding can visit the Horse Riding
folklore art, clothes and other material.Centre in Koropi.
The Taxiarhes Temple with its innovativeDuring the summer, you can visit the beautiful
construction and unique religious paintings.beaches of Afisos, Koropi and Kala Nera on the
The train station of “Mountzouris”, and thePagasitikos Gulf, and Kalamki on the Aegean coast.
iron bridge, built in the early 20th century by EvaristoThe cultural club of Milies, “Grigorios
De Chirico.Konstantas”, organises a range of activities, such
Near the train station the monument of the fallen.as the festival of Agia Paraskevi on the 26th of July.
St Nicolas Temple, where you can find the tombs ofIf you are lucky, you may witness a marriage or a
Anthimos Gazis, Grigorios Konstantas and Danielchristening in the village square, and the square is the
Filipidis.place to find the village’s cafes and the
Milies High School, which was built on the site of therestaurants.