Gorge of Mili
Gorge of Mili
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- Taina KFinland33 contributionsLovely visit on a cold spring dayNice spring day for a nice hike. We got on the hop on hop off-bus from Rethymnon and hiked for the day. Lovely views and clear paths. Some parts were a bit messy, e.g. glass and other trash, but only for tiny inconvinience. Had a lovely day. In the summer this could be a bit too hot, but this time just perfect!Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 April 2023
- JenChester, United Kingdom2 contributionsBeautiful hike but bring water!A lovely long walk with beautiful views. There’s a taverna at the beginning and the end of the path for refreshments. The walk back was a little difficult in the heat but we felt very accomplished! To the end of the path and back is around 10km.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 April 2023
- Posie23NottinghamGunnerside, United Kingdom71 contributionsLovely gorgeBeautiful gorge - arrived at 9.30 and parked at the bottom by the Banana Tavern. First section very shady and cool. Lovely scenery including old chapel with a bell. After an hour reached the tavern near the top and had refreshments before the walk back. Recommend doing this way as easier waking back downhill when it’s hotter.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 August 2023
- Brian KBournemouth, United Kingdom71 contributionsGreat Views. A 'Must Visit'.The views of, and from, the Gorge are stunning! There is an old Village, which is now derelict. It gives a fascinating view of how people lived. The walks are lovely, from being enclosed by trees to open views! There is also a Cafe there, which is a welcome stop, for food and refreshments. Well worth a visit! Get the RED 'Hop on Hop off' bus frpm the seafront in Rethymnon NB. It is hard going on the legs, so if you have mobility problems, then it's not for you. Get the 'Hop on Hop off' bus from the seafront in Rethymnon, which stops there, or just to see the views.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 September 2023
- NekoCatFranklin, Massachusetts641 contributionsInteresting Hike - Lots to SeeLots of interesting things to see along this gorge hike; decaying mills and structures, old aqueducts, bridges, small churches and streams that lead the way. The hike is actually very lush and tropical with climbing vines/wild vegetation which provide plenty of shade. It took us about one hour to walk one-way to the end (did not walk further to Cantina). Unfortunately there was a looming thunderstorm and with the numerous “landslide” warnings along the trail, we turned around at the end and walked back uphill, which was obviously more challenging. In some parts the trail is eroded and would suggest not hiking this after heavy rain. This is such a beautiful trail and somewhat a shame to see the state of it. Hopefully some improvements are in its future. Also to note, there was practically no one else hiking and a great place to get away from the crowds.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 October 2023
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NekoCat
Franklin, MA641 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Lots of interesting things to see along this gorge hike; decaying mills and structures, old aqueducts, bridges, small churches and streams that lead the way. The hike is actually very lush and tropical with climbing vines/wild vegetation which provide plenty of shade. It took us about one hour to walk one-way to the end (did not walk further to Cantina).
Unfortunately there was a looming thunderstorm and with the numerous “landslide” warnings along the trail, we turned around at the end and walked back uphill, which was obviously more challenging.
In some parts the trail is eroded and would suggest not hiking this after heavy rain. This is such a beautiful trail and somewhat a shame to see the state of it. Hopefully some improvements are in its future.
Also to note, there was practically no one else hiking and a great place to get away from the crowds.
Unfortunately there was a looming thunderstorm and with the numerous “landslide” warnings along the trail, we turned around at the end and walked back uphill, which was obviously more challenging.
In some parts the trail is eroded and would suggest not hiking this after heavy rain. This is such a beautiful trail and somewhat a shame to see the state of it. Hopefully some improvements are in its future.
Also to note, there was practically no one else hiking and a great place to get away from the crowds.
Written 15 October 2023
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Brian K
Bournemouth, UK71 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The views of, and from, the Gorge are stunning! There is an old Village, which is now derelict. It gives a fascinating view of how people lived. The walks are lovely, from being enclosed by trees to open views! There is also a Cafe there, which is a welcome stop, for food and refreshments. Well worth a visit!
Get the RED 'Hop on Hop off' bus frpm the seafront in Rethymnon
NB. It is hard going on the legs, so if you have mobility problems, then it's not for you. Get the 'Hop on Hop off' bus from the seafront in Rethymnon, which stops there, or just to see the views.
Get the RED 'Hop on Hop off' bus frpm the seafront in Rethymnon
NB. It is hard going on the legs, so if you have mobility problems, then it's not for you. Get the 'Hop on Hop off' bus from the seafront in Rethymnon, which stops there, or just to see the views.
Written 17 September 2023
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Posie23Nottingham
Gunnerside, UK71 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Beautiful gorge - arrived at 9.30 and parked at the bottom by the Banana Tavern. First section very shady and cool. Lovely scenery including old chapel with a bell. After an hour reached the tavern near the top and had refreshments before the walk back. Recommend doing this way as easier waking back downhill when it’s hotter.
Written 4 August 2023
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Annabell O
California415 contributions
May 2023
We enjoyed the hike down this beautiful gorge immensely! With water rushing along the entire trail, plenty of shade, picturesque views and the proximity to Rethymno, this is a treasure. Don't forget to make a pit stop at Cantina Banana at the bottom of the gorge!
Written 26 May 2023
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Jen
Chester, UK2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A lovely long walk with beautiful views. There’s a taverna at the beginning and the end of the path for refreshments. The walk back was a little difficult in the heat but we felt very accomplished! To the end of the path and back is around 10km.
Written 17 April 2023
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Taina K
Finland33 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Nice spring day for a nice hike. We got on the hop on hop off-bus from Rethymnon and hiked for the day. Lovely views and clear paths. Some parts were a bit messy, e.g. glass and other trash, but only for tiny inconvinience. Had a lovely day. In the summer this could be a bit too hot, but this time just perfect!
Written 8 April 2023
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ManhattanMama212
New York City, NY46 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We were thinking August would be too hot but we’re glad to have visited Myli. It’s shaded and cool for the most part.
Our kids are 8,11 and we’d say we’re a fairly active family. We enjoyed a 90 min hike. It’s steep at parts but nothing hard with a pair of good sneakers. Kids loved it. And the cafe was nice for a refreshing drink.
It’s a stop in the hop on hop off bus if you’re staying in Rethymno.
Our kids are 8,11 and we’d say we’re a fairly active family. We enjoyed a 90 min hike. It’s steep at parts but nothing hard with a pair of good sneakers. Kids loved it. And the cafe was nice for a refreshing drink.
It’s a stop in the hop on hop off bus if you’re staying in Rethymno.
Written 16 August 2022
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Samantha G
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Jul 2022 • Couples
A gorgeous and interesting gorge walk. I would advise to drive up to the top of the path, there is room to leave your car at the side of the road or also I did see a regular bus on that road too. Walking down is obviously easier in the heat and you could always either catch a taxi or bus up the road again to the starting point and have a well deserved beer and bite to eat at the lovely Taverna 😊
Written 5 August 2022
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Fie '
Aalst, Belgium26 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
What a beautiful day. Very hot, but worth it. Lots of shadow. After the hike we had a little salad in the mili-café. Good Greek food.
Written 18 July 2022
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Penr15
The Netherlands111 contributions
Jun 2022
We are a young, fit couple and thoroughly enjoyed this walk/ climb. The path is clear and the views and nature are stunning. However, unlike previous reviews we would not recommend this gorge to children under 12 or to people over 65 or with health issues. The path is uneven and steep and especially the return journey was quite a workout in the heat. We had a great time though and recommend this gorge as a shorter alternative to the Samaria gorge and as an active break of a lazy holiday.
Written 7 June 2022
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Hansruedi1
Basel, Switzerland316 contributions
Etwa 2 Stunden... sehr gemütlich, aber! Viel Spass!
Hallo zusammen. Wir bereiten uns gerade auf Kreta vor. Ein Besuch der Mili-Schlucht soll auch dazu gehören. Uns interessiert, wie teuer denn das Taxi von Rethymnon bis zum oberen Einstieg ist...
Lothar aus Rostock
Hansruedi1
Basel, Switzerland316 contributions
Das Taxi kostet ca. 20 Euro.
Viel Spass!
Sharon H
Cornwall, UK16 contributions
Is the myli gorge suitable for a baby in a buggy.?
juerginger
Hamburg, Germany33 contributions
No, Never!
Angelique R
The Netherlands200 contributions
We're staying at the Minos Mare Beach hotel in Platanes/Rethymnon next month and would like to do this hike. Are there local busses (other than the tourist train) that will take us to the start of this hike? Alternatively, how much would a taxi set us back?
broggy57
Cleethorpes, UK336 contributions
There is a tourist bus that goes from Rethymnon up the gorge to a military museum & there are at least 2 stops for people to go into the gorge. The leaflet for the bus service is available all over the town.
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