Xenia's Centaurus Nest 2

The Xenia's breathtaking view apartments are located in the most enchanting, picturesque and peaceful part of Milies Village. The house is in outskirts of mountain Pelio,50 metres from the village's center,has 1 bedroom,1 bathroom with bathtub and a large kitchen-living room with a veranda overlooking the hills. Here you can enjoy an one in a lifetime scenery,with magnificent striking views across the Pagasitikos Gulf and discover the Mountain of the Centaurs from a whole different perspective. It is a 45 square meters apartment with one bedroom, one living room with kitchen, corridor with desks and a toilette. Under request, also the other ground floor inter connectable apartment can be rented for a maximum of 4 adults . There is also the obvious historical past of the village, with traditional Pelion architecture. You will walk along the cobble-stoned paths and see the old houses, mansions and spring water fountains. You must visit the rail station. It is here that the steam train "Moutzouris-Smudgy" reaches its destination. The Italian engineer Jiorgio de Kirico developed this project in 1895, and created one of the most beautiful and difficult rail lines, with the help of local workmen.The train currently departs from Ano Lehonia, and arrives at Milies after passing through other villages such as Pinakates, Ano Gatzea and others. All visitors to Pelion can enjoy the journey on the train, and be taken back in time to over 100 years ago. This is to say, that the villages and Pelion as a whole have managed to maintain much of its original surroundings and style, which is a great achievement as we head towards the 22nd century. For more information about the Steam Train of Pelion, have a look at this very informative site - (Website hidden by Airbnb) Milies is 350 km far from Athens and 230 km far from Thessaloniki. Our hosting team - Xenia , Iosif , Floutra - with many years of experience in the field of hospitality and with the aim to constantly evolve or NOT, we are always at your disposal to enrich your travel experience ranging from pre-arrival requests to special celebrations planning and recreation reservations to full day itineraries. What is more, you can have a stroll through our village. Light a candle in the church on the central square. Explore the forested hills along the numerous very old paths around the village. Running waters, springs, brooks, watermills, stone bridges, two caves, numerous species of wildlife. Hike along some of the Calderama (old hiking trails) across the local landscape. A few hours heading down will bring you to the beach at Kala Nera. An adventurous way to discover the Pelion's nature and beauty is to go on a tour by horse. The guides of IFOM Milies have spent years riding the back roads and trails by horse and want to take you on an adventurous horseback riding tour to discover the Mountain of the Centaurs from a whole different perspective. Local produce shop, Vyzitsas (Main street through Vyzitsas). A cooperative grocery/gift shop, with local women producing a range of snacks, preserves and food. The local spinach and cheese pies are fantastic, and ready to be thrown into an oven when you get home. Many family owned restaurants on the village. Some well known are : Liostasi (on the way to Milies from Volos). Aigli (at the central square). Palios Stathmos. at a very picturesque setting with a very good collection of local choices. To Salkimi. on the main road, just before the central square. I Drosia (Taverna tou Papa), Main square, Pinakates. If you are looking for something more upbeat you can visit the village Kala Nera, where you will find restaurants, fish tavernas and bars. For swimming you can drive 8km and you will find the beautiful sandy beach of Koropi (Boufa). It is the biggest beach on the Pagasitic gulf with crystal clear waters.