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Spanish Mill of Orbetello

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Location: Orbetello, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

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1. Spanish Mill of Orbetello – Tombolo della Feniglia loop from Ansedonia

26.7km

07:01

220m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Spanish Mill of Orbetello – Promenade loop from Orbetello

8.97km

02:17

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Promenade – Spanish Mill of Orbetello loop from Neghelli

6.63km

01:41

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bryan | Exploro Ergo Sum

February 13, 2024

The old mill is located among the placid waters of the Ponente lagoon, where astonishing sunsets create a truly unparalleled spectacle. The Spanish mill represents the last survivor of the nine mills erected here during the 15th century.

They were built with the intention of grinding the grain, transported to the mill via the characteristic small boats of the area, to obtain flour. Originally, the mills operated by exploiting the power of water, but in 1557, when Orbetello became the capital of the State of the Presidia at the behest of King Philip I of Spain, sail blades were introduced to exploit the power of the winds blowing across the lagoon. The nine mills constituted a remarkable example of hydraulic and wind engineering, maximizing both the movement of currents and winds for considerable production.

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Christoph

May 21, 2020

The last of nine mills in the Orbetello lagoon. The nine mills were built in a row by the Sienese in the 15th century and use the water flowing in and out of the lagoon to paint grain. The Spaniards later converted the mills into windmills.

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Location: Orbetello, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

Spanish Mill of Orbetello

1. Spanish Mill of Orbetello – Tombolo della Feniglia loop from Ansedonia

2. Spanish Mill of Orbetello – Promenade loop from Orbetello

3. Promenade – Spanish Mill of Orbetello loop from Neghelli

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