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Historic Watermills (Moinhos de Água)

The park preserves a series of five 16th-century watermills that highlight the rural history of São Miguel Island.

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Three of these mills are officially classified as Sites of Public Interest in Portugal. Entrance to the mills and the surrounding area is completely free of charge.

The serviced areas, including the local shops and museum, operate daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Working Watermill

15 mins

A local miller maintains one of the preserved mills. You can watch how water from the stream powers massive grinding stones to make traditional cornmeal.

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Ethnographic Museum

20 minsAgricultural tools

This small museum sits in a former miller's cottage. It displays local history and centuries-old agricultural tools. Step inside to understand how these mills supported the island's rural economy.

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Craft Shops

15 minsLocal crafts & snacks

Converted historic stone houses now sell local Azorean crafts, souvenirs, and snacks. This is an ideal place to buy authentic regional handicrafts. You can also grab a coffee here if it rains.

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