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A small wooden signpost pointing to Milia (Μηλιά) may not be a great incentive to visit this place. Many people going through the Gorge Gorge pass it without much reflection. It's a shame because Milia is one of the most charming and surprising places. For many people, the only gravel road leading there can be a kind of attraction.
Milia is an authentic mountain settlement, which most probably dates from about the seventeenth century. The contemporary history of this place, however, does not reach so far. The first plans to adapt this village for tourism purposes appeared in the eighties of the last century. The main initiator of this project was Iakovos Tsourounakis. His vision of bringing this settlement back to life was initially accepted with disdain and disbelief. At that time, it was an ordinary ruin that had not been inhabited for over 40 years. Only friendship with the resident Giorgosem Makrakis, who had similar dreams, caused that both gentlemen proceeded to act.
The first stage of work lasted nearly three years. The revitalization of this place was done with great care and was based on local materials that were originally used to build these houses. As a result, the impact of this investment on the local environment has been significantly reduced.
In 1993, this place was opened for tourists for the first time. Despite the initial skeptical voices, the vast majority of local residents highly appreciated the effort put in to bring Milia back to life. Five years later, the band was joined by Tasos, who was born and lived in Athens. Today, it is he and Giorgos who are responsible for the functioning and further development of this place.
A dozen beautifully restored stone buildings have been adapted for tourism. The smallest of them are small stone houses, the total area of which does not exceed 15 sq m. In each of them, however, you will find a modern bathroom and a furnace for heating.
Although this piece of equipment on Crete may seem completely unnecessary, however, we assure you that in Milia it is quite useful. Even during the spring, not to mention winter, it's quite cold here. The shady valley, full of greenery and trees, makes you feel a clear drop in temperature in the evenings with dusk.
The interiors of the houses are traditional Cretan furniture made of wood. Some of them are restored antiques that were once used by local residents.
It is worth noting that the electricity used in this place as a whole comes from renewable sources. The impact of people visiting here on the local ecosystem has been limited to a minimum. The water used in the houses is subject to filtration and then it is used entirely for garden irrigation. For cleaning in the village of Milia do not use chlorine-containing chemicals from the very beginning.
Even if you do not plan to spend the night in this place, it is definitely worth visiting this place. Although the road leading here is gravel, however, it is in good condition and it does not present any difficulty. Even less experienced drivers should be able to cope without the slightest hassle.
The shady valley, which is full of greenery, makes Milia have its unique atmosphere. Beautiful stone houses separated by narrow paths border with semi-wild gardens overgrown with various plants. Many of these are typical of Crete herbs such as rock rose, or Cretan purge.
The tavern / restaurant (εστιατόριο) located in the central part of the village is a very unique place where you can taste many traditional dishes served practically straight from the kitchen. Most of them are based on plants grown in the surrounding fields. The menu is a relative term, and it will be much more accurate to write that there is something like a table of dishes in the tavern. It is written on what has just come from the cook's hand. And we can assure you that choosing these dishes is notyou will be disappointed. This is where we ate one of the most delicious briam.
A visit to the village of Milia, if you do not want to spend the night here, it's best to combine with the rest on Elafonissi beach. On the way back, look for the modest signposts, which are located about 3 kilometers before the famous tunnel in the Gorge Toplia. We used the departure to the towns of Vlatos and Rogida. Then, after reaching the first of these towns, we turned right. We defeated the further part of the road following the characteristic wooden signposts. In the upper part of the driveway, the asphalt surface ends and goes into a gutter, which is however in very good condition so there is no problem with getting there. The road is very picturesque and is an additional bonus of this trip.
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W 2002 roku Falasarna zdobyła tytuł najlepszej plaży w Grecji. Wyróżnienie to nie jest bynajmniej przypadkowe, gdyż miejsce to jak na standardy Krety jest naprawdę unikalne.
Elafonisi is a small island located at the end of the southwestern edge of Crete. A characteristic feature of Elafonisi is the shallow lagoon connecting it with Crete.
Elafonisi is a small island located at the end of the southwestern edge of Crete. A characteristic feature of Elafonisi is the shallow lagoon connecting it with Crete.
This is the second largest airport (IATA code: CHQ) in Crete. In 2010, the airport in Chania served a total of over 1.65 million passengers.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
Aptera is a city whose history dates back to at least a thousand years before our era. In the peak period, about 20,000 lived in it. people, of which only 1/5 were free people.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
The genesis of the name of this poviat will not surprise anybody who will break the road from the Imbros gorge to Hora Sfakion.
Frangokastello is a small fortress that was built by the Venetians over four years from 1371. Initially, the castle was named after Saint Nikitas.
(Χρυσοσκαλίτισσα) The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Golden Step from the 17th century is the westernmost church building of this type.
(Χρυσοσκαλίτισσα) The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Golden Step from the 17th century is the westernmost church building of this type.
Omalos is a perfect starting point for exploring the Samaria Gorge. Located over 1,100 m above sea level extends over an area of 25 km2. Its size corresponds more or less to the size of the Lasithi Plateau.
Located 47 km from the city of Chania, it is the only freshwater lake in Crete. Its area is about 580 thousand. sqm. and the maximum depth is about 45 meters
Omalos is a perfect starting point for exploring the Samaria Gorge. Located over 1,100 m above sea level extends over an area of 25 km2. Its size corresponds more or less to the size of the Lasithi Plateau.
The steel crossing, which in the central part is separated from the ground by nearly 150 m, is at the leading position of the places where the longest bungee jumps are made.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
The genesis of the name of this poviat will not surprise anybody who will break the road from the Imbros gorge to Hora Sfakion. Word
This is the second largest airport (IATA code: CHQ) in Crete. In 2010, the airport in Chania served a total of over 1.65 million passengers.
Chora Sfakion is an extremely picturesque mountain village of the mountainous and wild Sfakia region
Loutro is famous for the fact that you can get to it only from the sea or walk on the mountain trail, because there is no other road here.
Stavros used to be a small fishing village. Today, it is primarily a tourist destination, but in a positive sense.
The cave is less than 1 km from Moni Gouvernetou Monastery. You will reach it using the pedestrian trail that has been marked out along the slope of the Avlaki Gorge.
Balos is one of Crete's flagship beaches if not all of Greece. We can assure you that the landscapes you see during your trip to Balos will remain with you for a very long time.
Moni Katholiko is probably the oldest and most spectacular monastery in Crete. It is located 20 km north-east of Chania.
The Orthodox monastery of Agia Triada, located on the northern part of the Akrotiri peninsula, is one of the most beautiful and richest monasteries in Crete.
The Orthodox monastery of Agia Triada, located on the northern part of the Akrotiri peninsula, is one of the most beautiful and richest monasteries in Crete.
Gouverneto Monastery is probably the oldest active Greek Catholic monastery located on the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania.
The length of the trail leading through this place is about 8 kilometers and the difference in altitude is about 600m.
Agia Roumeli znajduje się na południowym wybrzeżu Prefektury Chania, pomiędzy miejscowościami Chora Sfakion i Paleochora.
Until the early nineties, this place was known only to few tourists and local residents.
Paleochora is a quite well-organized tourist town, with a beautiful large sandy beach
Ruiny starożytnego miasta Lissos znajdują się około 3,5 km od miejscowości Sougia na południowym wybrzeżu Krety.
Samaria is one of the most important tourist attractions located in the western part of Crete.
On the north-western coast of Crete, at the foot of the Gramovous peninsula, there are ruins of the ancient port of Korikos, later known as Falassarna.
Krios Beach is located about 9 km west of Paleochora and it is also the last beach on this stretch of the southern coast
Between the villages of Topolia and Koutsamatados there is an interesting cave known as Agia Sofia
Milia is an authentic mountain settlement, which most probably dates from about the seventeenth century.
On the edge of the village of Potamida grows a complex of clay mounds called Komolithi (Komolithoi)
Grammeno (Γραμμένο) is a beach that can be counted among one of the best and most beautiful beaches in this part of Crete.
Platanias is a popular tourist destination. It is here that there are very interesting tunnels from World War II.
Polyrinia was one of the most important city-states of western Crete during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. It was built amphitheater on a steep hill, rising to a height of 481 meters above sea level
The Agia Irini gorge, just a short distance from the village of Sougia, is one of the most popular hiking destinations.
The island of Gramvousa, or in fact Imeri Gramvousa (Ήμερη Γραμβούσα), is an inseparable point of a trip that combines a stay in the Balos Lagoon with visiting the remains of a fortress located on the top of the island of Imeri Gramovousa.
Agia Roumeli is located on the south coast of Chania Prefecture, between Chora Sfakion and Paleochora.
The Byzantine church of Agios Pavlos was erected on the remote Selouda Beach in the south of Crete.
There is a beach in Crete that literally makes some people shiver. This place is Seitan Limania which can be translated as Satan's Ports or Cursed Ports.
Aspri Limni means White Lake, although the lake is just a conventional name. Under this term there is a small bay.
Agia Galini is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the south coast of Crete. This small town overlooking the Messara bay is teeming with life during the summer months and provides all necessary tourist facilities. Beaches, emerald sea, caves, the Daedalus and Icarus myths and the old hippie climate make this village now a favorite destination for many tourists. The gentle microclimate that prevails here makes even the sun shine every day in the middle of winter.
Kritsa is one of the largest villages in Crete. The village has a lot of shops with local crafts. This village is also a very beautiful place, which is given by many guides as a model Cretan village.
Chora Sfakion is an extremely picturesque mountain village of the mountainous and wild region of Sfakia located in the south-west of Crete. This special placement on the Libyan Sea in a way behind the mountain range of Lefka Ori makes the Chora quite isolated from towns dominated by mass tourism. Currently, access here is not a major difficulty because the roads, although narrow and winding are already covered with asphalt.
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chciałem robić zdjęcia w restauracji ale kucharz delikatnie powiedział : nieee, zabierzesz to wszystko w sercu, tak się stało, Milia to jedno z piękniejszych wspomnień.
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Anja, bardzo się cieszymy że tam Ci się spodobało. To niezwykle miejsce.
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