Who does not know the wonderful pictures of the windmills on Majorca? Shortly before landing on the island, every visitor is friendly greeted by the bright wheels of the many windmills and is already introduced to the Mediterranean atmosphere of the sunny island. At first glance, the mills at first seem like toys in a miniature landscape. But they are an integral part of the Majorcan history and fit beautifully into the idyllic countryside. The history of the mill goes back to the time before the Christian conquest; in the 17th and in the 18th Century the mills witnessed its peak here in Mallorca. At that time there were 1000 windmills scattered over the whole island. But over the years, the good old mill steam has been replaced by engines, diesel engines and electric motors, which has been so typical for the landscape of Majorca. Nevertheless, there are still old flour mills around the island, such as in the region of Selva. And although they are no longer in use, they are an indispensable part of the island. Today the mills are mainly used for pumping water. This is especially important in the region around the airport of Palma because this area is also called the pantry of Mallorca by the Majorcans. Thus, the mills are still in use these days and many tourists as well as owners of a Mallorca property come to see them.