• Milia is a peaceful eco-village hidden in the mountains of Western Crete.
• You’ll need a car to get there—but it’s worth every twist in the road.
• Nature, silence, organic food, and pure Cretan tradition await.

Milia is a true escape-quiet, wild, and deeply Cretan.

Tucked into the Chania mountains, Milia Mountain Retreat is unlike anywhere else in Crete. This restored 15th-century village offers stone cottages, forest trails, and total calm. No cars, no noise. Just mountain air and nature all around. To get here, you’ll need to drive. A dirt road winds up to the village, so a reliable car rental from AUTOWAY is the best way to reach it.

Leave your car at the edge-then step into another world.

 Milia runs on solar power. Rooms are cozy with fireplaces or wood stoves, not air-conditioning. There’s no Wi-Fi in the rooms—but that’s the point. You’ll sleep under chestnut trees, read by candlelight, and wake to birdsong. Comfort is simple here. And real.

Eat fresh. Eat slow. Eat local.

Milia’s food is legendary. Ingredients come from its own farm or nearby villages. Breakfast is full of local cheese, honey, and baked bread. For lunch and dinner, expect real Cretan cooking. Wild greens, slow-roasted meats, and seasonal vegetables. The wine? Local and excellent.

Hike the hills or hit the road.

Milia is a base for adventure. Six hiking trails start right from the village. You can walk to gorges, chapels, and hilltops with sweeping views. With your AUTOWAY rental car, you can also explore the coast—Elafonisi Beach is just 40 minutes away. Don’t miss the nearby Topolia Gorge or the ancient village of Polyrinia. Learn more on the AUTOWAY Blog.

Driving to Milia is part of the journey.

This place isn’t on the bus route. That’s why it’s still so peaceful. Book your car hire with AUTOWAY, the top rated company in Crete with more than 3000 reviews. Great prices, full insurance, and pickup from Chania or Heraklion.

Want to discover the wild side of Crete?
Start with Milia. And start with the freedom of your own car. Book today.