Saturday 2 October 2010
urban fugitives
I have just returned from a trip to Crete. A Greek island in the Mediterranean sea. Hot weather, sunshine and sweet smells of natures finest.
We travelled around quite a bit, and stumbled upon a small settlement called Milia. Well actually, we were put onto it by an elderly Danish man, who has been coming to Crete for many years. We decided to go to Milia and have a look around and have a meal there.
The road to Milia, is steep and very precarious, the mountains fall down to nothing just inches away from the side of the road, the views are truly unbelievable. We wound our way up the old dusty road for quite a few kilometres and finally we arrived. I was very much on edge, and edge being the operative word, as we were so close to it..... Don't be put off by what I write, the journey is well worth it.
When we arrived, I was so impressed by the place. It felt like a million miles from civilization. So very much "me". !! The houses are built from local stone. on the foundations of an ancient village. Using also Chestnut wood, the style is just perfect for the surroundings. The whole village is self sufficient and has won awards for "eco tourism". It is a perfect place to wind down, chill out and appreciate the simpler things in life. They made the best traditional meal, I have tasted in years. Washed down with local wine and local "Raki". I will definitely want to return at some point and spend a couple of weeks there.
I love the fact that it was so peaceful and quiet, they farmed their own produce, made their own cheese, and grew their own herbs and spices. The whole area is set in fantastic woodland, with amazing mountain views and perfect houses, just suited to be right there.
If you want a different kind of getaway, a slice of natures finest, then for me, this is the place to go to. I added a link so you too can see the layout and surroundings and read about the fantastic settlement of Malia.
Visit and enjoy. I certainly did. :)
http://www.milia.gr/english.html
We travelled around quite a bit, and stumbled upon a small settlement called Milia. Well actually, we were put onto it by an elderly Danish man, who has been coming to Crete for many years. We decided to go to Milia and have a look around and have a meal there.
The road to Milia, is steep and very precarious, the mountains fall down to nothing just inches away from the side of the road, the views are truly unbelievable. We wound our way up the old dusty road for quite a few kilometres and finally we arrived. I was very much on edge, and edge being the operative word, as we were so close to it..... Don't be put off by what I write, the journey is well worth it.
When we arrived, I was so impressed by the place. It felt like a million miles from civilization. So very much "me". !! The houses are built from local stone. on the foundations of an ancient village. Using also Chestnut wood, the style is just perfect for the surroundings. The whole village is self sufficient and has won awards for "eco tourism". It is a perfect place to wind down, chill out and appreciate the simpler things in life. They made the best traditional meal, I have tasted in years. Washed down with local wine and local "Raki". I will definitely want to return at some point and spend a couple of weeks there.
I love the fact that it was so peaceful and quiet, they farmed their own produce, made their own cheese, and grew their own herbs and spices. The whole area is set in fantastic woodland, with amazing mountain views and perfect houses, just suited to be right there.
If you want a different kind of getaway, a slice of natures finest, then for me, this is the place to go to. I added a link so you too can see the layout and surroundings and read about the fantastic settlement of Malia.
Visit and enjoy. I certainly did. :)
http://www.milia.gr/english.html
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