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Mills Museum Mazonovo

Carretera a Mazonovo, Taramundi, Principado de Asturias

Description

Mazonovo is a series of cereal mills turned museum in the western countryside of Asturias, at the confluence of the Turía and Cabreira rivers. The first mill was built in 1890 and also includes exhibits of Mesopotamian and Egyptian hand mills from around 3500BC as well as a gravity mill and a hydraulic press. The second mill was built in 1941 and includes a power station with comprehensive explanations of its operations, including that of the grinding stones. The museum also has workshops and milling activities for visitors.

Access & Transport

Mazonovo is in the municipality of Taramundi (on the AS-21), close to the border with Galicia (Lugo Province). The closest large town and cities are Lugo (65km), Oviedo (160km), and A Coruña (150km).

Instructions & Recommendations

Link to the museum map (in Spanish): https://mazonovo.es/DESCARGAS/Guia-visita-Museo-Molinos-Mazonovo.pdf As Catedrais beach is 40km to the north so the attractions form a good combo.

Meta review

We were tempted not to write a meta-review on the basis of the incredible number of fake entries on online review portals but it is probably more constructive to just point it out. Overall, comments describe a didactic museum that is very engaging for children, not very large but with proper explanations and well-preserved mills. Slightly expensive considering the amount one will spend on a visit (45-60mins for most apparently).

Environmental & Social

No carbon footprint and set in a green environment. Tourism brings some economic activity to this rural area.

Conclusion

Something different and quite unexpected with some educational value that is suitable for all ages but, considering the location and how short the visit will eventually take, we can only recommend it to those driving through the area of Northern Lugo province or Western Asturias.,

Key positive

Well-preserved mills

Original and family-friendly

Key negative

Very small

Time consuming to get there

Suitability

For all ages and only partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Opens until 17h30 in Apr-Jun + Oct and until 18h30 in Jul-Sept

av. transport time:1h 30m

est. visit time:1h 20m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:30 - 16:30

TUESDAY10:30 - 16:30

WEDNESDAY10:30 - 16:30

THURSDAY10:30 - 16:30

FRIDAY10:30 - 16:30

SATURDAY10:30 - 16:30

SUNDAY10:30 - 16:30

Start of Season 2:Dec, 10

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€4.9
Adult
11 - 64
€4.9
Child
3 - 10
€2.9
Infant
0 - 2
€0
The Infant-Children age threshold is not stated on the website

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