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Did you know that Crete has traditional windmills?

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Not only Mykonos has windmills! You can find these super cute stone windmills in Crete at the Windmills of Lasithi Plateau. These are right by the Lasithi Plateau near Spathi mountain in Crete! I wish I had pictures to post but I haven't been myself, just heard of them by word of mouth
 
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Not only Mykonos has windmills! You can find these super cute stone windmills in Crete at the Windmills of Lasithi Plateau. These are right by the Lasithi Plateau near Spathi mountain in Crete! I wish I had pictures to post but I haven't been myself, just heard of them by word of mouth
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Yup, I bumped into some while on the road driving from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos. They dot the countryside. We stopped in a small village and walked around when we saw there were a few in that area. I forget the name of the village, but there are a lot in the general area.
 
Lasithi Crete is such a gorgeous place to visit!

Here is more information about the windmills in Lassithi, Greece:

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Attractions to See in Lassithi, Greece

Learn about the attractions you can visit while in Lissithi on the Greek island of Crete.
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⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Lassithi Plateau Windmills

Learn about the windpark of Lassithi Plateau, the first windpark globally.
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Crete's Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus and Windmills - Greece Is

The birthplace of the greatest of the gods is home today to an agricultural community that upholds the tradition of Cretan hospitality.
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greek_ggirl said:
Not only Mykonos has windmills! You can find these super cute stone windmills in Crete at the Windmills of Lasithi Plateau. These are right by the Lasithi Plateau near Spathi mountain in Crete! I wish I had pictures to post but I haven't been myself, just heard of them by word of mouth
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Yes! I have seen them. There's a small village named Vrouhas that has some... I like to rent a car and ride around in that whole area...
 
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