Molinos de la Sierra del Louro - Quinta do Anjo, Palmela, Portugal
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N 38° 33.363 W 008° 56.163
29S E 505571 N 4267515
Los Moinhos da Serra do Louro, o Moinhos Vivos, son uno de los símbolos del pueblo, resultando uno de los mayores atractivos para los visitantes.
Waymark Code: WM19JJZ
Location: Setúbal, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/08/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member montythemule
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A todo lo largo del Caminho dos Moinhos se instalaron molinos de viento para moler el grano, aprovechando las grandes corrientes de viento en esta sierra.

"Los Moinhos da Serra do Louro, o Moinhos Vivos, son uno de los símbolos del pueblo, resultando uno de los mayores atractivos para los visitantes. Marcan la historia del cereal, del pan y de la comarca a lo largo de los siglos de su existencia.

Su sencilla apariencia esconde un complejo funcionamiento que enriquece esta visita con conocimientos, pero también con experiencias. Las actividades interactivas son las que hacen que esta visita sea única e imperdible. A través de una visita que llena los cinco sentidos, el visitante podrá hacer pan a la antigua usanza, con derecho a ver, oír, tocar, oler y, por supuesto, saborear.

Si los magníficos molinos de viento no fueran motivo de visita, la Serra do Louro que los rodea invita a un picnic con vistas al Parque Natural de Arrábida o a un emocionante paseo en burro para vislumbrar el paisaje. Para los amantes del senderismo, se recomienda aprovechar la oportunidad de seguir itinerarios en función de la ubicación de los diferentes molinos, permitiendo pasar por todos ellos. Esta es una gran excusa para conocer mejor la Serra do Louro y dejarse absorber por la naturaleza."

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Windmills were installed along the entire length of the Caminho dos Moinhos to grind grain, taking advantage of the large wind currents in this mountain range.

"The Moinhos da Serra do Louro, or Moinhos Vivos, are one of the symbols of the town, resulting in one of the greatest attractions for visitors. They mark the history of cereal, bread and the region throughout the centuries of its existence. existence.

Its simple appearance hides a complex operation that enriches this visit with knowledge, but also with experiences. The interactive activities are what make this visit unique and unmissable. Through a visit that fills the five senses, the visitor will be able to make bread the old-fashioned way, with the right to see, hear, touch, smell and, of course, taste.

If the magnificent windmills were not a reason to visit, the Serra do Louro that surrounds them invites you to a picnic with views of the Arrábida Natural Park or an exciting donkey ride to glimpse the landscape. For hiking lovers, it is recommended to take advantage of the opportunity to follow itineraries based on the location of the different mills, allowing you to pass through all of them. "This is a great excuse to get to know the Serra do Louro better and let yourself be absorbed by nature."

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Purpose: Milling

Open to the public: yes

Is This Windmill Functional?: No

Windmill Farm: yes

Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum on Site: no

Date of Manufacture: Not listed

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