La Unión Windmill

La Unión is a windmill in Camuñas with a conical body and rotating cap designed to catch wind for grain milling. The structure preserves the original working areas where grinding mechanisms once processed the grain.

The mill was built during the time when windmills were widespread across La Mancha and shaped rural life in the region. It was recognized as a Bien de Interés Cultural in 2003, confirming its importance to Spain's cultural heritage.

The windmill represents agricultural heritage in the La Mancha region, where such structures shaped daily life for rural communities. It shows how important grain milling was for feeding people in the area.

The site is easily accessible, allowing visitors to observe the external structure and preserved mechanical parts. It is best visited during warmer months when the light highlights the architectural details best.

The structure preserves parts of its original stone grinding wheels and gears, revealing how complex the technology for processing grain was. These crafted details show much about the engineering knowledge of those who built such mills.