Mili Gorge is just 8 km South of Rethymnon. It took its name from the windmills that existed in the area and were functional till the 70s. The walk starts from the path that leads to the gorge under the new village of Mili. After a 30 minute walk you will reach the abandoned village next to the creek and you will see the beautiful gardens and the small river that runs through what is left of the many windmills that once existed there. Also, there is a tavern inside the gorge where you can ask for information concerning the area or enjoy a delicious meal.

This is one of the most famous villages of Crete mainly because it maintains the Cretan tradition and praises it through music till nowadays. The village is built at an altitude of 750 m. above Psiloritis mountain. When you visit you will notice that many of its inhabitants still wear the traditional clothing of the area and you will be enchanted by the sound of the Cretan lyre. Psiloritis is the birthplace of many artists such as Nikos Xilouris whose house is now open to the public to visit.