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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Milina
Spend a night in Milina for a relaxed seaside stay; a half‑day visit fits a longer Pelion itinerary.
Milina is a small fishing village on the Pagasitic Gulf of South Pelion. Its quiet bay, nearby islands and a handful of simple accommodations make it suitable for a short overnight stop or a half‑day break while exploring the Pelion coast.
- Country
- Greece
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cool, some services limited)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €50–80 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 166
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Tissaion café | €2–3 |
| Simple lunch (sandwich or salad) | €5–8 |
| Bottle of local wine | €4–7 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- VOL · Nea Anchialos Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Milina → Trikeri boat
- ≈ €12 round‑trip (seasonal)
- Milina → Volos bus
- ≈ €8 each way (check timetable)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or local bus within Milina; regional KTEL buses connect to Volos and other Pelion villages (check schedules).
See and do
Known for
- Pagasitic Gulf views
- nearby islands Trikeri and Prasouda
- quiet beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Trikeri island | Local boat from Milina harbour, about 15 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Volos | KTEL bus from Milina to Volos, about 1 h 15 min | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Hotel Nicolas
- Sea‑view rooms in Horto, 5 km (3.1 mi) from Milina centreSea‑view rooms in Horto, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Milina centre
- Hotel Ikosimo
- Self‑catering studios, 40 m from the sea
- Guesthouse Dimitriou
- Traditional guesthouse in Lavkos, near central square
- Olizon Camping
- Beach‑side campsite, basic facilities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Γειά σαςYia sas |
| How much? | Πόσο κοστίζει;Poso kostizi? |
| Where is the beach? | Πού είναι η παραλία;Pou einai i paralía? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited dining options in winter; verify opening hours of cafés and restaurants.
- Bus services may be infrequent outside peak season – plan transfers in advance.
Milina is generally safe; main concerns are uneven paths near the beach and occasional unlit streets after dark – carry a flashlight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Milina yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pagasitic Gulf views
- nearby islands Trikeri and Prasouda
- quiet beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Milina: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Milina, revision 4899121 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4899121
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/milina). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.