Watermills of Andros

Watermils of Andros

 

The water mils functioned as the beginning of the century in Andros. Using the power of water to produce work for various activities.

Standing monuments and pre-production is energy, and were once the most important instrument of exploitation of water power in the Cyclades .

They were once the most important instrument of exploitation of water power in the Cyclades.

Today there are several water kept in good condition in the valley-gorge Dipotamaton. You can also see many of them in the village Frousaious, near Amolocho.

The wind mills used the power of air to produce work. Wind mills were in the island-type horizontal fan, very rare type in Greece. One of them saved the village Piskopeio.

The water mill you can see is located in the area of village Dipotamata Wise. Some are in good condition and some other ruins.