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Windmills first appeared in Europe in the late 12th century. They may have been moved by wind turbines vertical axis of the Middle East. This, however, seems little doubt, given the fact that the Europeans used a design very different from what was seen in the Middle East. Nearly all the windmills of Europe is seen as a rotation axis was horizontal. The following are some famous windmills around the world

1) Kinderdijk, Holland
About a thousand windmills continue to exist in the Netherlands. The highest concentration of them, however, can be found at Kinderdijk. These were used to drain excess water that was there in the polders, which were located below sea level. Greece

2) The windmills of Mykonos,
The windmills of Mykonos is one of the most popular structures on the island. There are 16 windmills in the whole of the island.

3) The windmills of La Mancha, Spain
And vast arid plains of Spain are the home of Castilla-La Mancha. The terrain is characterized by its wine, windmills and medieval castles.

4) Zaanse Schans, Netherlands
The region of Zaanse Schans is an open process – lower air conservation and museum. Located on the banks of the River Zaan in the Netherlands, and characteristically presents what might be called traditional local architecture. There are wooden houses black and green, craft workshops and many windmills are in operation today.

5) The windmills of Oland, Sweden
Oland is known as the second largest island in Sweden. It is slightly resolved. The island was conquered by forests and farmland. The four windmills odd Oland wood have become identical to the image of this island. These windmills were made to the needs of individual farms.

For nature lovers and all those who like to participate in outdoor activities, the Costa del Sol is a place that is very attractive, either alone for vacation or pleasure to meet something like the trip their dreams. It is a place where almost enjoying the sun in all seasons. This region is located in Malaga, Spain. Here you can find a variety of hotels and entertainment centers such as:

• Puerto Banus.
• Puerto Marina.
• Golf courses.
• Puerto Cabopino.
• Zoos.
• Port of Marbella.
• Marinas.
• Fishing ports.
• Port of Estepona.
• Port of Fuengirola.
• Convention centers.
• Amusement Parks.

It also has many outstanding areas, which are natural, are recognized including the following:

• Almijara and Alhama.
• Parque Natural Sierras de Tejeda.
• Natural Park Montes de Málaga.
• Natural Park Sierra de las Nieves.
• Cliffs Natural Park of Maro.
• The Natural Place Reales de Sierra Bermeja.
• The Gorge Natural Area Gaitanes.
• The Natural Place Reales de Sierra Crestellina.

This is one of the destinations selected from the fifties. To this date, the international tourism began to be strengthened in this area, from Britain, France, Germany and Scandinavian countries, tourists are more common in the area. The Costa del Sol is comprised of several municipalities, including:

• Marbella, which is considered the most luxurious in the area. It has great natural attractions and places of interest.
• Nerja, which is endowed with many tourist attractions, including some of the best beaches.
• Algarrobo, which crosses the River Algarrobo-Sayalonga.
• Benalmádena, has more than 10,000 hotel beds.
• Torrox, valleys and olive vines.

Its other locations are:
• Benahavis
• Velez-Malaga
• Rincón de la Victoria,
• Casares Manilva.
• Fuengirola and Mijas
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• Estepona