Category: Civil Architecture > Windmill
District: Açores > Santa Cruz da Graciosa > São Mateus > Lagoa
This windmill is located in the Lagoa area, in the parish of São Mateus, belonging to the municipality of Santa Cruz da Graciosa. It is situated near the area known as Arrochela, next to São Mateus Beach. Its position gives it a direct relationship with the coastal landscape of this part of the island.
It is a fixed-type windmill, built entirely of stone, an abundant and traditional material in Graciosa's architecture. The robustness of the stone gives it durability and integrates it harmoniously into the environment. Its cylindrical shape and solid base are characteristics of this type of structure, designed to withstand the winds that once propelled its sails.
These windmills are symbols of Graciosa's agricultural past. Windmill 2, like others on the island, was essential for grinding cereals, a fundamental activity for the subsistence of local populations for centuries. Its presence recalls the traditional work and techniques associated with flour production.
Situated near São Mateus Beach, this windmill contributes to the visual identity of the coast in the Arrochela area. Its white silhouette standing out against the landscape is a point of interest for those exploring this area, offering a contrast between human construction and the surrounding nature, namely the sea and the coastline.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.0558896,-27.9704382
Coordinates DMS: 39°03'21.2"N 27°58'13.6"W
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