Fábrica de aguardente da Companhia dos Engenhos do Norte
Fábrica de aguardente da Companhia dos Engenhos do Norte, Industrial heritage site in Porto da Cruz, Portugal.
Description
The Fábrica de aguardente da Companhia dos Engenhos do Norte is an industrial facility in Porto da Cruz that transforms sugarcane into aguardente using traditional distillation methods. The complex demonstrates the entire production process from raw material to finished spirit.
History
The factory was established in 1858, marking the start of industrial-scale spirit production in northern Madeira. This founding fundamentally changed the region's agricultural structure and economic practices.
Culture
The factory embodies Madeira's deep connection to sugarcane farming and spirit-making traditions that have been handed down through generations. Visitors can see how these customs remain alive in the daily operations today.
Practical
The site is located near Porto da Cruz town center and is easy to reach on foot. Guided tours explain the production steps and allow visitors to see the working machinery and processes up close.
Did you know?
The factory still uses original machines from the 19th century that have rarely been modernized. This equipment operates on the same principles as it did more than a hundred years ago.
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