Myloi, Rethymno


Μyloi is a part of the local community of Chromonastiri of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno (regional unit) of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Capital of the new municipality is Rethymno.
When discussing Myli we refer both to a village built in the early 1970s and to two deserted small villages with the same name, remains of which can be found within the Gorge of Myli.

Geography and History

Taking the road south of Chromonastiri you will arrive at the village of Myli after 1.5 km. In order to visit the Myli you have to walk down the path, which leads to the gorge, where the village is situated. Its name is derived from the many water mills, which were once in operation. A visit to this village is also worthwhile for its abundant vegetation and picturesque location.
There are references that the area of Myli was occupied from the Ottoman period onwards.
;Population of Chromonastiri
Settlement1940195119611971198119912001
Myloi99755236393139

Attractions: The Gorge of Myli

The gorge of Myli is ideal for walk, it takes just one hour to walk through this full of green gorge. The gorge starts at Chromonastiri and ends up at the village Xiro Chorio. There is a small river in the gorge and the deserted old village of Myli, where one can see samples of traditional architecture, old churches and caves.