Mykonos’ whitewashed windmills were so important that they made the island a waystation for ships, from where they would stock up on dried-up rusks and bread.
Ios’ whitewashed windmills are at the topmost hill of the island. They are the most well-preserved ones to be found, and some have been converted into homes.
These are beautiful, whitewashed structures with the traditional conical straw roof and the triagonal sails. You will find them at the Windmill Square.
The windmills aren’t in use but they will offer a wonderful setting for your photos, together with the imposing Venetian castle of Querini on top of the hill.
The windmills have been fully restored, and you have the unique opportunity to see one of them work as before: organic flour is ground with the windmill and the entire process is open to the public.