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The Milies village ("apple orchards" in Greek), 28 kilometres east of the city of Volos in the verdant area of Mount Pelion, prefecture of Magnesia, was named after the biblical tree for a reason: it is so enticing, that visitors keep returning to visit.

At 400 metres above sea level, it is a traditional settlement with stone-built houses and cobblestone alleys in one of the most scenic areas of the country.

Mt Pelio was the homeland of the Centaur Chiron -in Greek mythology- who tutored many an ancient hero, including Jason, Achilles, Theseus and Hercules.

The area offers rewarding strolls around the village˘s various neighbourhoods, beginning from the central square.

One route becomes a trail and leads to Tsagarada. Another path leads to the railway station and then to Kala Nera.

Source: Greek news Agenda