mikro horio

Pierre655

This typical greek village was abandoned in the 1970's due to shortage of water. It is now used at night as a discotheque with free bus service from the main village. Really cool!

richardbX9141BI

Utterly fascinating, and it is quite a big village, but you need to be able to walk well and need more than sandals. You must take water. There is evidence that some of the broken down stone cottages are being revived. You can find shade in some buildings to rest and take lunch.

BarbroT

A short hike uphill from Livadia (20 - 40 min) is the deserted village Mikro Chorio, now inhabited by shy goats and birds. It is well wort a visit and a proper look around, just be careful with the lose stones. At night there is a bar that I unfortunately didn't have the energy to visit. A mini bus takes you there, alt good shoes and a strong torch. Heavy! :-)

maylis541

Special place to visit. We went there on a daytrip, must be even more spesial at nighttime.Goats everywhere.

lar467h

fascinating history, which was complemented by the amazing story from the owner of the superb Mediterranean delights restaurant. Stelios and Effie (father and daughter team) mentioned Stelios used to live in the village as a child. His first 'life' memory was as a three year old, being given a tin of sweets by a Brittish soldier in 1944 in the old village. I will never forget the feeling of emotion from such a lovely person as he told the story, as it also came with some tragic tales from World war 2.

gugliada

the place is super nice, incredible, it a bar in a desert village... it's an experience. it could be better!!! drinks are super expensive compared to the rest of the island and the music is so unapropriate to enhance the beuty of the place and the stange atmophere... i love hard rock... but actually it's not the music for a plce like that!

dremland

walking to the church, at 14th August, with all the abandoned village lighted and seeing the stars is one of my best summer memories. Visiting mikro horio is a must see at tilos.

NickyN3

A small and pretty village with steep winding alleys and narrow streets. There are 2 or 3 tavernas but I would recommend walking to the coast at Eristos and eating the home cooking at Eristos Beach Hotel. Really good value and very tasty. The church has a beautiful churchyard. It is a place to go if you enjoy walking. There is a lovely walk to Skafi Beach which takes about 40 minutes but watch out for the bees...we both got stung! but the walk was worth it to arrive at the beach which is great for swimming, and have it to ourselves. There are other good walks in the area.

NereasR

A unique bar that has preserved the abandoned village and offers a fantastic and mystical scenery where you can have your drink and enjoy a great view of the traditional village. They really deserve my congratulations.PS. Don't forget there is a free bus to the bar and back !!

Marchwind70

This deserted village is reached by a stiff climb up from the main road where the bus driver drops you on request. At first you reach heaps of stones, tumbledown buildings, and think this is it, but when the residents left they took with them their doors and windows and any stones that could be used rebuilding their new houses in Livadia. However, as you climb further up, you come across a group of brilliant blue delphiniums, then some houses that are almost complete. Some have letters and numbers on their walls - this is not graffiti but statement of ownership as many belong to families who have long since emigrated to America, Australia and Germany! Do they know they own property in Greece? The church looks in immaculate nick, are there services here? The night club too looks ready to go-go - what an excellent place to have a disco where the noise troubles no-one! Heaps of atmosphere and contrasts, a photographer's paradise. Ps. Wear a good pair of shoes.

STiMY06

We went during the mid season and during the day, so no idea about the nightlife. Lots and lots of goats, atleast 2 small chappels, cemetery, a church etc etc. Easy to access with car, or on foot (if not affraid of walking a bit).

177bask

Tilos is a quiet dry greek island between HALKI and NISIROS and the beaches are unspoild and there is good birdwatching.When vieuwing the island from the ferry I was amazed how natural and unspoiled it,s beaches and cliffs are.

AnnkiC

Mikro Chorio is a village that was abandoned in the 50th century, when the water ran out, which made it impossible to live here. It is incredibly beautiful with views of the mountains. It's an almost magical feeling to walk around among the old houses, and try to imagine how life must have been here once. The houses are still there, most of them with no roof, and the church is kept in good condition. You can walk here from Livadia, or take the bus halfway and walk the last part.

GSizzle2014

Amazing! We went when there was nobody there early in the day, and also up on the free shuttle in the evening. Both are worth doing.

RiittaS233

Mikro Chorio is a village which was left by its habitants some 50 or more years ago. Now it's in ruins but worth of seeing. Very much so. The church of Mikro Chorio is still well kept and there are now - at the moment - 4 buildings remade. But Mikro Chorio doesn't make you sad, even if you see the ruins of the old houses. It makes you think about the time when it was lively, full of people. It makes you think, how they have been living there many years ago. And now, the view from Mikro Chorio is simply beautiful. - In the summer time there is a disco with nice music. Yes, I visited it once. And it was just fantastic. It happend to be a night with full moon! Takes your breath away. - Go to Mikro Chorio when you are in Tilos! It gives you something, It gives you a wonderful feeling!