Channels Watermill (Moinho dos Canais)
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In an area where cereal was until recently the basis of the farm production, the mills are a testimony of those times when human populations did not yet have the mechanical means to grind the cereal. The Channels Mill has its name due to an art of artisanal fishing practiced here, the “caneiro” (small channel to capture lampreys). It consisted of a barrier-type trap made from plant materials, such as reeds, placed next to the mills water dams. When the river flow was smaller and could not reach the reservoir, the only possible passage for the fish was through the channels that carried water to the water wheel, but was blocked by the “caneiro”.
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In an area where cereal was until recently the basis of the farm production, the mills are a testimony of those times when human populations did not yet have the mechanical means to grind the cereal. The Channels Mill has its name due to an art of artisanal fishing practiced here, the “caneiro” (small channel to capture lampreys). It consisted of a barrier-type trap made from plant materials, such as reeds, placed next to the mills water dams. When the river flow was smaller and could not reach the reservoir, the only possible passage for the fish was through the channels that carried water to the water wheel, but was blocked by the “caneiro”.
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Alentejo
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Mértola
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Vale do Guadiana Nature Park
Identification and Access
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Yes
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Access from:
- Mértola take N265 (direction Serpa), turn left at the 1st cross to Corte de Sines. Passing Corvos continue to Corte de Sines until you to find an indication to turn left to Corte Pequena. From there, the road is unpaved. You can park the car in Corte Pequena.
GPS (watermill): 37.721059, -7.637273
Base Characterization
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Rural, isolated, in a pleasant place perfectly harmonized with the surroundings, on the Guadiana right riverbank.
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Tips
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Beautiful area of the Guadiana river, don’t miss it!
