Ponta Rasa Windmill, San João, Pico Island, Azores
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member arby101ca
N 38° 24.844 W 028° 19.443
26S E 384406 N 4252588
San João, on Pico Island,is described by locals as the "Land of Windmills". The Ponta Rasa windmill is one that has been restored to preserve the memory of traditional windmills used for milling grain.
Waymark Code: WMH6VZ
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 06/01/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member eikenboom
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This picturesque windmill has been restored as it is easily acccessible, between the seashore and the road through the town of San João on Pico Island. A picture of the sign telling the history is included in the photos
Purpose: Milling

Is This Windmill Functional?: Not Sure

Windmill Farm: no

Museum on Site: no

Date of Manufacture: Not listed

Open to the public: Not Listed

Cost: Not Listed
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prussel visited Ponta Rasa Windmill, San João, Pico Island, Azores 05/14/2013 prussel visited it