This 16th-century cluster of stone cottages in the mountains of Crete is a prize-winning eco-tourism initiative by a group of young, local people. Here, electricity is generated from solar energy, gas-fired boilers heat water for showers, and all waste is recycled. Hospitality is combined with biological farming, reforestation, and environmental protection. Sounds a little much? Don’t worry, Milia simply is a fabulous little getaway, not only for nature lovers, but for anyone looking for seclusion, absolute quiet and a bit of style as well. Appointed with old local furniture, cast-iron stoves, starched linen curtains and cream-white duvets, the cottages are cosy and country-stylish. With shady terraces outside and greenery all around, it is a perfect setting to unwind. Go for walks, relax with a book in the shadow, discover what food tastes like when all ingredients are organic, and why not, take part in a cooking course.