One of the most memorable and amazing places small resort town of Protaras, which is on the south-east of Cyprus, is the Valley of windmills. It is just a few kilometers from the beautiful sandy beach, if you go deep into the island, near Cape Cavo Greco and Paralimni small village. This area is also called the "red earth", and it has traditionally been a place of cultivation of fruits and vegetables, but mainly locals there cultivate first-class potatoes.

Since the territory occupied by the field, rather large, and the climate of Cyprus wet enough to grow many crops, the irrigation of agricultural land and built a system of windmills, pumps, which quickly became a real attraction for tourists. After all, in spite of so prosaic purpose, several hundred wind turbines standing there really make a lasting impression, turning the valley into a very romantic place, where you can enjoy walking vacationers.

These windmills are constantly supplying energy irrigation system, so that, by the very nature, regularly performed watering plants in the vast fields of this part of the island.

In addition, the important role that this place was so popular was that the Protaras - only resort town, there is practically no special attractions besides the beaches, museum and several churches. And besides, to the Valley of windmills really easy to get, it does not require much material costs, but will leave unforgettable impressions.