Moinho do Leitão - Paderne, Portugal
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Torgut
N 37° 10.224 W 008° 12.127
29S E 570834 N 4114073
A renovated windmill with great views over the village of Paderne
Waymark Code: WMGBR3
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 02/11/2013
Views: 10
This windmill, named Windmill of Leitão (it's a Portuguese family name but also translates to "piglet", was recently renovated by the town, and, at least in theory, it's available for visiting.
Not easy to find it. Access is not clear and it's well hidden, surrounded by newly built villas. It's a typical Portuguese windmill, painted in white and blue.
Purpose: Milling
Open to the public: yes
Is This Windmill Functional?: No
Windmill Farm: no
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum on Site: no
Date of Manufacture: Not listed
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