Elounda Windmills
In the coastal town of Elounda, you’ll find three circular windmills, each designed to pivot with the wind’s direction. Contrasting the mountain-set windmills of Seli Ampelou, Elounda’s trio stands majestically by the sea, overseeing an engineered canal. These windmills don’t just offer architectural beauty; they serve as iconic markers, nestled close to the submerged ancient city of Olous.
Interest fact: Eastern Crete is characterised by droughts and robust winds, while the west is known for its generous downpours. This climate divide explains why a majority of Crete’s windmills stand tall in Lassithi, with fewer in Heraklion and Rethymno, and scarcely any in Chania.
Location
Elounda Windmills is located at Windmills Poros Elounda, Kalydon. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.
