Moutzouris Steam Train

The staition at Milies

This small steam train is the main attraction of Pelion, suitable for both adults and children. It runs on a narrow gauge line which covers a total area of 30 km in the mountain and travels approximately 90 minutes, passing through tunnels, bridges and lush greenery. The nature around is so untouched that the journey looks almost magical. There are 6 stone bridges and 1 iron bridge known as "De Chirico`s bridge" after the name of the Italian engineer Evaristo de Chirico which was in charge of the line project.

The line was opened in the beginning of 20 century and it connected a few villages when the road network was not well developed on the peninsula. Today the train runs only as attraction in weekends and certain periods. It starts from the railway station of Ano Lechonia and travels to the mountainous village of Milies where it spends a few hours before it goes back to Ano Lechonia. Milies is a traditional village with tavernas where you can have a rest and a meal, and you can have a walk in the cobbled alleys. Tickets are available both one way and round trip, so you are not obliged to travel in both directions provided you have arranged the transport. The only stop between the two stations is at Ano Gatzea where the train stays for 15 minutes.

August is the only month when the train runs every day but you`d better check this in advance before you go. In the days when the train travels, its program is as follows:
- 10:00 - Departure from Ano Lechnonia
- 11:35 - Arrival at Milies
- 15:00 - Departure from Milies
- 16:30 - Arrival at Ano Lechonia
For up-to-date information or any other question you may have, please contact the company which serves the line (details are given below the photos). Information is also provided at both stations.

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Address: Pelion, Thessaly, Greece
Phone: +30 2130121010
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