El Pintado tide mill, Tide mill in Ayamonte, Spain.
El Pintado tide mill stands near the coast, utilizing water movement to power its traditional milling mechanisms through a system of gates and channels.
The structure received its heritage status and underwent restoration in 2009, joining the General Catalog of Andalusian Historical Heritage as a protected monument.
The mill represents the industrial methods of grain processing in coastal Spain, demonstrating how local communities adapted their technology to natural tidal cycles.
Visitors can reach the mill by following coastal paths from Ayamonte center, with guided tours available through the local tourism office.
The mill contains original mechanical components that showcase the engineering principles of converting tidal energy into mechanical power for grain processing.
Location: Province of Huelva
Location: Ayamonte
Inception: 2009
Official opening: 2009
GPS coordinates: 37.21151,-7.39037
Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:05
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