The most recognized attraction associated with Milies is the little train of Pelion, also known as “Mountzouris”. Every year the historic railroad attracts thousands of visitors from all over Greece and abroad. Constructed in the 19th cent. by the Italian engineer Evaristo de Chirico, father of the famous artist Giorgio de Chirico, it is known to have one of the smallest railway tracks in the world (60cm). At the time it connected Milies with Volos and climbed up the mountain for 76 years, from 1895 to 1971, transfered people and goods, thus contributing significantly to the region` s sharp growth. Today it offers a marvelous 1,5h trip , running between the village of Ano Lechonia and Milies, offering striking images of rare beauty.