The Village Miliou
A beautiful Village
Miliou (Greek language: Μηλιού) is a village on the island of Cyprus, situated on the Laona plateau near the road from Paphos to Polis. Miliou is one of the smallest villages in Cyprus and has a population of about 60. It is also one of the greenest villages in the area, thanks to an abundant supply of spring water, surrounded by citrus groves, almond trees and vineyards.
Miliou is one of the villages involved in the Laona Project, a non-profit organisation established to implement rural regeneration and ecotourism and to help introduce the concept of agrotourism to Cyprus. Although Miliou’s limestone houses are examples of traditional rural architecture, more have been restored in the traditional Cypriot style through the Laona Project.
The village is home to the restored monastery of ‘Agii Anargyri, now used as a spa hotel. The monastery was built in 1649 and was among the first to be built on the island. It was founded by two brothers who cared for the sick and dying without payment, leading to the monastery acquiring its name, from the Greek meaning “without payment”.
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Welcome to the Village of Miliou
Enjoy images from the Village and various activities.
The story of
Giannis Yfantis
A true gentleman, an Electrical Engineer, fluent in Greek, English German and Italian having lived in Australia, South Africa and Greece he spent his final moments in Cyprus and now rests in peace at the village cemetery.
In the picture with his beloved wife and partner exploring the world Sophie.
Notable Humans of Miliou
Piñata at the birthday of Giannis, grandson of Giannis Yfantis
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Making traditional Sousiouko
