When we think of windmills, the image of the fields of La Mancha comes to mind, something that has become an icon of Spain thanks to the literary character known throughout the world, Don Quixote de la Mancha.
We are going to go through in this post, the main windmills of La Mancha that you cannot miss.
What is a windmill?
The current windmills have nothing to do with the windmills used in the sixteenth century. They were discovered in Jerusalem and through the Crusades they reached La Mancha. With blades and circular construction, it contrasts with the blue of the sky and although its efficiency is lower than the current ones, without a doubt its eye-catching appearance does not go unnoticed by anyone who decides to contemplate them.
Location of the windmills
If we follow the route of Don Quixote de la Mancha, we first highlight the Consuegra mills.
If you want to enjoy them with a wonderful light, we recommend that you visit them at dawn.
You can find 12 windmills. Each mill has a function, one of these being a gastromill, called Caballero del Verde Gabán. In this mill you can even recount the experience of having eaten in a mill.
The best-known location of the windmills is in Campos de Criptana, where you can find 10 windmills, declared a Site of Cultural Interest. Each mill has a name and a function.
We also have 4 mills in Alcázar de San Juan, located on the outskirts of the city, or in Puerto Lápice with its 3 mills at the highest point of the town. You will find another 2 mills in the Hermitage of San Isidro and another 3 in the castle of Belmonte.
Finally, in Mota del Cuervo you can even see an authentic windmill in operation.
