3 watermills in Ribeira dos Caldeirões (mills of the Municipality)

Category: Civil Architecture > Watermill

District: Açores > Nordeste > Achada > Ribeira dos Caldeirões

Quiet and Early Morning Visit

, Arrive early to enjoy the place in peace and quiet.

, Ideal for those who appreciate nature and want to hear the sounds of the morning.

Exploring the Park

- Don't restrict your visit only to the waterfalls, although they are truly spectacular.

, Walk through the park for a more complete experience.

, Observe incredible birds and even adventurers practicing canyoning.

History of the Mills

, The mills represent an era when grinding cereals was crucial in the region.

, Water was used as a source of energy for grinding.

Mill in Operation

, See a mill in full operation.

, Observe the levada that transports water to the mill and the internal grinding mechanisms.

Other Reconstructed Mills

, In addition to the mill in operation, there are other mills rebuilt in 2005 in the area.

, These mills were part of the Ribeira dos Caldeirões grinding system.

Location and Importance

, The 3 mills are located in the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, in the parish of Achada.

, These mills are owned by the Nordeste City Council.

, There are a total of 5 mills in the area, but only 3 of them are classified as "Properties of Public Interest".

, The park itself is incredibly beautiful and well worth a complete visit.

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