Moinho do Sr Arnaldo - Geraldes, Portugal
Posted by: manchanegra
N 39° 18.720 W 009° 19.548
29S E 471912 N 4351451
Windmill in Geraldes, Peniche west part of Portugal.
Waymark Code: WMDXVX
Location: Leiria, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/08/2012
Views: 6
Windmill in Geraldes, Peniche west part of Portugal.
This is a traditional windmill in Portugal and many of these can still be found in good conditions in several parts of the country.
This one is still in working conditions and the owner puts it to work from time to time top produce flour in the traditional way to some faithfull clients.
If you happen to be in the area and found it open you can always stop and ask if you can visit it. It´s not open to the public but the owner is friendly and likes to talk about his activity.
Purpose: Milling
Open to the public: yes
Is This Windmill Functional?: Yes!
Windmill Farm: no
Museum on Site: no
Date of Manufacture: Not listed
Cost: Not Listed
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