This is about the metal frame wind mills at Lasithi plateau used to pump water from shallow wells for irrigation of potato, vegetable and apple crops. They were invented in the late 19th century by Emmanuel Papadakis, operating with the power of wind on triangular white fabric sails. The peak of their use was reached in the 1950s when there were nearly 13000 windmils in operation in the plateau offering a spectacular sight. The windmills were replaced with the use of diesel engine pumps and soon

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Between its mountainous terrain and the smooth white sand beaches along the shore, Crete leaves visitors yearning to return year after year. | Travel Leisure