Megalochori, also shown as Milos or Myli on ferry timetables, is the capital of Agistri and one of its two port areas. Compared with Skala, it feels quieter and more local, with a rhythm that suits travellers who want to stay close to services without being in the busiest resort zone.

Village life and the port

This is the place to look for the island’s older texture: small lanes, simple houses, local cafés, fishing boats, the port and the church of Zoodochos Pigi, Agistri’s main church. Megalochori is also useful as a base because it sits close to Skala but keeps a more settled, everyday atmosphere. The walk or short ride between the two villages is one of the easiest ways to understand the north coast of Agistri.

Swimming and nearby places

The Megalochori coast offers simpler north-coast swimming close to the village — a mix of pebbles and sand rather than a long sandy beach, and usually quieter than Skala. From Megalochori, the walk toward Metochi climbs gently for island views, and the coastal road toward Skala makes an easy evening stroll.

Practical tips

• Good base if you want to be close to services without the busiest part of the island.
• Ferries often list this port as Myli rather than Megalochori — check your ticket carefully, since services and frequency vary by operator.
• The walk to Skala along the coast takes well under an hour at an easy pace.
• Zoodochos Pigi church is worth a quiet look if you’re passing through the village centre.

Why it stands out

Megalochori is not written as a sleepy-village cliché — it’s the island’s capital, one of its two arrival points, and an anchor for local life, which makes it a genuinely useful base rather than just a quieter alternative to Skala.