Lasithi Plateau and Old Windmills
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lasithi Plateau and Old Windmills
We have now reached one of the most geographically unique regions of the Mediterranean: the Lasithi Plateau. At an average altitude of eight hundred and forty meters, this is a 'polje,' a geological term for a large,…
Listen in the app2The Engineering of the Stone and Canvas Windmills
The windmills of Lasithi are a marvel of folk engineering, a response to the specific challenge of pumping water from the plateau's shallow aquifer. While many are now in a state of romantic decay, several have been restored to…
Listen in the app3The Culinary Heritage of the High Plain
No analysis of the Lasithi Plateau is complete without examining its culinary landscape, particularly the 'Family Restaurant' experience mentioned in our itinerary. In these high-altitude tavernas, the Cretan diet takes on a…
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Our time on the Lasithi Plateau draws to a close. We have analyzed the geological wonders of the polje, the engineering brilliance of the windmills, and the robust culinary traditions of the mountain people. …
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What is Lasithi Plateau and Old Windmills?
Lasithi Plateau and Old Windmills is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Nature |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2167, 25.4500 |
| Last updated |