Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Greek independence. It was the birthplace of Anthimos Gazis (1761-1828), who organ-
ised revolutionary forces in Thessaly in 1821 and toured mountain villages of the Pelion
inspiring local resistance and leadership.
Milies is also the start/end point for the Little Train. The walk down to the old station
is very pretty and well worth doing (note: there are many steps).
Sights & Activities
Agios Taxiarhes
CHURCH
On the central square is Agios Taxiarhes, a church with beautiful 18th-century frescoes.
It's extraordinary for the 48 internal ceramic 'jars' that enhance acoustics, and for the
unique frescoes, completed by one monk over 33 years.
Milies Museum
MUSEUM
(
24230 86602;
10am-2.30pm & 6.30-9pm Wed-Sun)
Milies Museum houses a
display of local crafts and costumes.
Sleeping & Eating
Palios Stathmos
GUESTHOUSE $$$
(Old Station; 24230 86425;
www.paliosstathmos.com
;
s/d incl breakfast from €40/60)
Nestled
among a grove of plane trees, Palios Stathmos is a comfortable pension that recalls a by-
gone era, but only from the balconied rooms facing the narrow-gauge railway station.
Taverna Panorama
TAVERNA $
(mains €5-7.50)
This cosy grill serves up Pelion favourites such as zucchini pie, pork
chops in wine and
spetsofaï
. It's located about 200m north of the central square (and
nearly covered in climbing roses).
Anna Na Ena Milo
CAFE $
(snacks €3-6; 9am-late)
A cosy crepe-and-jam cafe; owners Nicoletta and Nicos make
everything (the cheesecake is delicious).
Korbas Bakery
BAKERY $
(snacks €1.50-4)
Head here for gastronomic highlights - try the scrumptious
tyropsomo
(cheese bread) and
eliopsomo
(olive bread). It's located on the main road.
