Mills of Apúlia

Without doubt the most characteristic landscape of the town of Apulia is its windmills ("moinhos" in Portuguese), which are found dotted along the coast, on the boardwalk and beach. They reminded me a lot of the ones you can find on the Greek island of Mykonos. Beforehand they were used for grinding corn grain (flour mills), using as a driving force strong winds that take advantage of the sea breeze in this coastal area. These mills are privately owned and have been converted into beautiful holiday homes.