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# Milia Mountain Retreat & Restaurant

Beautiful mountain hotel with awarded restaurant away from the crowd

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://milia.gr/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Feeding the vultures](https://milia.gr/feeding-the-vultures/) - [maxmegamenu location=max_mega_menu_1] Could well be a movie title equivalent to Dances with wolves? Sure, if this was not the case that the co-owner and restorer of the medieval settlement that became Milia Mountain Retreat (a local "Green Man" in his overwhelming passion for Nature preservation and species protection), Giorgos Makrakis, wouldn't put it in practice.
- [Reflections on Reflections](https://milia.gr/reflections-on-reflections/) - How to go for a walk? Wishing our guests in Milia would ask this question, and allow themselves the mountainous wave of reflection that comes along with it.
- [The Chestnut Tree, a Perfect Winter Romance](https://milia.gr/the-perfect-winter-romance/) - A story about the Cretan chestnut tree, there are no certain skills required to fall in love
- [Indescribable, Unidentified](https://milia.gr/nature-milia/) - [maxmegamenu location=max_mega_menu_1] Being hosted by Nature; this is the eco-experience of visiting Milia Mountain Retreat and Restaurant. In an approach that combines a philosophy of relaxation and wellness, the medieval settlement that hosts you has been restored by an environmentally sensitive and cultural-aware total of people. The sum of their values and the 30-year-old practices
- [The Hi-story behind the Myth (with audio)](https://milia.gr/history-behind-the-myth/) - [maxmegamenu location=max_mega_menu_1] In the early 1980s when Iakovos Tsourounakis, born and raised in southwest Crete, first talked about his dream of restoring the medieval settlement of his land of birth, other locals looked at him and said “kouzoulathike” ("the poor man’s gone crazy", in absolute Cretan tone). But Iakovos stubbornly wanted to see his ancestral
- [Vasilis and the Nature of his early years](https://milia.gr/vasilis-and-the-nature-of-his-early-years/) - [maxmegamenu location=max_mega_menu_1] This is, actually, not more and not less than, a dedicatory to the inspirational power of the landscape of Milia and the nearby village of Vlatos who gave birth to and raised the vision of Milia Mountain Retreat and Restaurant. Vasilis Makrakis represents the second generation of one of the two families that

## Pages

- [Hike, dine and dream in Milia](https://milia.gr/) - Enjoy real nature and visit our authentic eco-friendly hotel & restaurant far removed from the crowds . Book your perfect stay in nature.
- [Milia Restaurant](https://milia.gr/reservation-form/) - an unforgettable gastronomic experience
- [Dining at Milia Restaurant](https://milia.gr/restaurant/) - Gastronomical dining at Milia Restaurant is based on the fresh products of our farms and yards and the culinary culture of the Cretans
- [Book the spacious Milia Family Apartment](https://milia.gr/eco-rooms/family-apartment/) - A family apartment in the restored houses of Milia is an excellent choice for your relaxed long stays with family or friends.
- [Book a spectacular suite in Milia](https://milia.gr/eco-rooms/suite/) - Some of the most characteristic and atmospheric hosting places in Crete are the Suites of Milia, ideally restored houses into spacious, luxury rooms
- [Book a gorgeous room (large) in Milia](https://milia.gr/eco-rooms/large-room/) - Spacious and cozy with their lounge, a large room in Milia Mountain Retreat is preferred for your longer stays and can provide you with all the comfort you need...
- [Book an authentic room (standard) in Milia](https://milia.gr/eco-rooms/standard-room/) - A standard room in Milia Mountain Retreat is eco-friendly and ideal for a few days' stay. All rooms have a fantastic atmosphere and minimalistic decoration.
- [Dream in the lovely, rustic rooms of Milia](https://milia.gr/eco-rooms/) - Milia Mountain Retreat & Restaurant offers 4 types of rooms: Standard Double, Large Double, Suites, and Family Apartments
- [Κάντε κράτηση δωματίου](https://milia.gr/booking-form-greek/) - Παρακαλούμε να συμπληρώσετε τα στοιχεία σας στα παρακάτω πεδία. Η ομάδα της Μηλιάς προσφέρει προσωποποιημένη εξυπηρέτηση, κατάλληλη για ένα οικολογικό κατάλυμα που τιμά την μοναδικότητα και την προσωπική σχέση. Θα χαρούμε να επικοινωνήσουμε μαζί σας μέσω e-mail το συντομότερο δυνατόν, για να απαντήσουμε στο αίτημά σας! Ευχαριστούμε για το ενδιαφέρον σας! *Τηλέφωνο επικοινωνίας ρεσέψιον +30
- [Milia Reservation Request](https://milia.gr/book-now/) - Milia Reservation Request Kindly fill in your needs and desires (along with your personal data!) below. The team of Milia Mountain Retreat and Restaurant offers personalized attendance, appropriate for an eco-lodge that honors uniqueness. We will be glad to respond to you as soon as possible, calling you by your first name. Thank you for
- [Green Wellness Activities](https://milia.gr/activities/) - Green Activities in & around Milia Upon-request activities take place at Milia Mountain Retreat and offer a wide variety of options for your stay or visit. Our facilitators are more than well-trained or experienced in what they do: they are passionate professionals and quality-oriented enthusiasts for the vision of an eco-lodge with attention to sustainability.
- [Hiking around Milia; it’s an experience!](https://milia.gr/activities/hiking/) - Guided tour Tassos, as your guide, with his insider’s view of the area, is one of the co-owners of Milia Mountain Retreat & Restaurant and the person who has marked the hiking paths around. Who can be better at taking you around through a hiking circular route, which will end up an experience of getting
- [Ελληνικά](https://milia.gr/μηλια/) - Μηλιά: Βραβευμένο κατάλυμα & Εστιατόριο Ένα οικολογικό κατάλυμα με περισσότερα από 30 χρόνια ιστορίας, που διατηρεί την ταυτότητα του μεσαιωνικού οικισμού και προσφέρει στιγμές πράσινης ευεξίας, υψηλή περιβαλλοντική ευαισθησία και προσήλωση στην αειφορία. Επισκεφθείτε μας! Στον αναπαλαιωμένο οικισμό της Μηλιάς, τα δωμάτια διατηρούν την αρχιτεκτονική και την αισθητική της ορεινής Δυτικής Κρήτης. Ανακατασκευασμένα με
- [Οικολογικoί ξενώνες](https://milia.gr/μηλια/οικολογικοί-ξενώνες/) - Οικολογικοί ξενώνες Μια ιστορία αιώνων, μια ευαισθητοποιημένη αναπαλαίωση, ένας χώρος φιλοξενίας υψηλής αξίας. Ο παραδοσιακός οικισμός της Μηλιάς υποδέχεται τους επισκέπτες του χειμώνα-καλοκαίρι και συστήνει ένα μοντέλο αειφορίας εδώ και 30 χρόνια. Επισκεφθείτε μας! Έχοντας διακριθεί διεθνώς για την πηγαία οικολογική διάθεση προστασίας και ανάδειξης του φυσικού και πολιτιστικού περιβάλλοντος, έτσι όπως αποτυπώνονται στον αναπαλαιωμένο
- [Βραβευμένο εστιατόριο](https://milia.gr/μηλια/βραβευμένο-εστιατόριο/) - Η γαστρονομική όαση του Milia Restaurant πηγάζει από τα φρέσκα προϊόντα του τόπου μας και βασίζεται στην κουλτούρα των Κρητικών, εμπλουτισμένη με καινοτόμες ιδέες και άψογη εξυπηρέτηση. Φημισμένο για την καλά μελετημένη προσέγγισή του στην ποιότητα, το Milia Restaurant φιλοξενεί μοναδικές γευστικές στιγμές και τις μετατρέπει σε αναμνήσεις. Το βραβευμένο εστιατόριο υπό την καθοδήγηση του
- [Wellness at Milia](https://milia.gr/wellness/) - Choose the period of the year that works best with your schedule and needs. Join us for your own relaxation and connection process. Try some hands-on moderate participation in practices such as herb picking or gardening, combined with amazing hikes, Nature gatherings, and endless ways of alignment with the cycle of the Earth. (consult with
- [Our Menu](https://milia.gr/restaurant/gastronomy/) - Milia Restaurant A meal at our Restaurant is a special dining experience. It recalls everything that comes from the past to the present from the culinary culture of the Cretans, enriched with innovative ideas and impeccable service. In Milia Restaurant, local nutritional customs of Western Crete and the future of gastronomy go hand-in-hand. Fresh ingredients
- [Cooking like a Cretan](https://milia.gr/activities/cooking-like-a-cretan/) - Get yourself together for this exciting cooking class at Milia Restaurant and wine tasting experience that will end up as a lunch among friends...
- [Suggested daily tours from Milia; the sensitive traveller](https://milia.gr/wellness/suggested-daily-tours-from-milia-the-sensitive-traveller/) - Traveling in Western Crete will get you to know the tangible and intangible cultural heritage, in traditional settlements, places of culture, and sites of distinctive cultural identity linked to the local community. Often shall the traveller engage in thematic routes, which unite attractions with destinations of natural beauty, so that you can enjoy an authentic
- [Milia thoughout the years](https://milia.gr/wellness/photo-gallery/) - A bite of history 1600-today The vision of restoring the past, the action of rebuilding the present, and the inspiration to transmit to the future, all in one, in this brief section that retells a part of Milia's history... [maxmegamenu location=max_mega_menu_1] Press here to read Milia's story!
- [Κάντε κράτηση στο εστιατόριο](https://milia.gr/booking-form-restaurant-greek/) - Το εστιατόριο στη Μηλιά είναι ανοιχτό τόσο για επισκέπτες του καταλύματος, όσο και για διερχόμενους ταξιδιώτες της Δυτικής Κρήτης, καθώς και Κρήτες φίλους από κάθε γωνιά του τόπου μας, που επιθυμούν να εμπλουτίσουν τις αναμνήσεις τους με μια εξαιρετική γαστρονομική εμπειρία. Σας ευχαριστούμε για την υποβολή της παρακάτω φόρμας κράτησης για το γεύμα σας και
- [Ecosustainability and environmental ethics](https://milia.gr/wellness/ecosustainability-environmental-ethics/) - Ecological sustainability: Ecological sustainability is a long-term perspective of conservation of the ecosystem, and reduction of the general human impact on the natural environment. [maxmegamenu location=max_mega_menu_1] The definition might be the least interesting part of the thing; Ecological sustainability is a long-term perspective of conservation of the ecosystem, and reduction of the general human impact
- [Picnic and Eco-history of Milia Guided Tour](https://milia.gr/activities/picnic-and-eco-history-of-milia/) - Milia is a cell of wellness, a vibrant land of wisdom that has been cherished by many! Whoever has breathed in and out the revigorating air, whoever has drunk from the waters, eaten from the fruit, walked the hills that surround Her, has at the same time felt not only the relaxing sensation but also
- [Stories from Nature](https://milia.gr/stories-from-nature/) - [maxmegamenu location=max_mega_menu_1] Stories from Nature is Milia's blog of real-life narrations and data, giving you an insight into the settlement and its history. They appear periodically on this website and they contain multi-media elements.

## Categories

- [Restoration](https://milia.gr/category/rooms/) - The rooms of Milia are restorations of 16th century houses that maintain the architectural and decorative style of the area. Reconstructed with attention to detail, they hold something of the atmosphere of that time and bring to today the imprint of its people then, for its visitors to enjoy today.
- [Gastronomy](https://milia.gr/category/restaurant/) - Milia restaurant is a culinary project of high standards, ecological sensitivity, and community-based involvement. All products come from local farms and yards, all recipes are inspired by our land, all results are exquisite and all comments are real!
- [Slower life](https://milia.gr/category/sustainability/) - Keeping a corner of Mother Earth untouched for Her stories and images to stay for future generations. This is the eco-vision of Milia Mountain Retreat!
- [Inspiration from Nature](https://milia.gr/category/inspiration/) - This is a dedicatory to the inspirational power of the landscape of Milia and the nearby village of Vlatos who gave birth to and raised the vision of Milia Mountain Retreat and Restaurant.

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