Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Faro > Loulé > São Faustino
The Picota Windmill is located in the São Sebastião area, in the locality of São Faustino, belonging to the municipality of Loulé. Its position is elevated, a common characteristic of windmills, which gives it visibility in the surrounding landscape. It is situated in an area that maintains the serenity of the Algarve's interior, yet with easy access to nearby communities, offering a glimpse into the region's rural character.
This windmill features the typical architecture of the region's windmills, with a robust cylindrical masonry base and an upper body culminating in a conical roof. Its structure, simple yet imposing, blends harmoniously into the landscape, contributing to its visual identity. The windmill's presence atop the hill provides a reference point and a unique setting for observing the natural surroundings and the Algarve horizons.
The Picota Windmill is a living legacy of the Algarve's rural history. For centuries, windmills like this were vital to the lives of the population, transforming cereals into flour using wind power. Visiting this site allows a connection with ancient agricultural practices and the importance of manual labor in the communities' subsistence. It is a symbol of the resilience and ingenuity that shaped the local landscape and culture over time.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.1581025,-8.1113746
Coordinates DMS: 37°09'29.2"N 08°06'40.9"W
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