Molinos De La Plana — Attraction in Xàbia / Jávea

As a local historian, many people do not realise that Javea in Medieval times was full of wheat hence the need for windmills to grind the grain. However in Medieval time, there was only one mill to service the very small population, but at the town grew, more mills were added. I do a historical tour of Javea and people are always surprised...

These windmills are beautiful at sunrise. Three of them were rehabilitated by the city and some have been turned into vacation homes and are on private property. However, there is a trail that runs below and alongside them, and it is an enjoyable small hike. They are part of the mirador route in Xabia/Havea and the view of the bay below...

Interesting line of windmill bases. There are 3 groups of windmills on the ridge, just a few minutes between them along an easy path. There are a few parking places on the road at either end of the windmills. Definitely worth a visit but 4/5 as some have been...