Moinho de Estorãos

This pretty watermill has been authentically restored, retaining the old water wheel and grindstone.

How to Get There

From Oporto Airport: Take the motorway A3 to Braga/Valença. At the km 77 leave the motorway in the exit signposted Arcos de Valdevez. After paying the toll, follow the A27 in direction to Viana do Castelo. Leave the A27 on the exit signposted “Estorãos / Lagoas”. On the roundabout turn left following the signs to Estorãos. After 1 km you will arrive to a small roman bridge. The mill is on the left side of the bridge.
From the town centre of Ponte de Lima: Take the road signposted to Viana do Castelo across the new bridge. On the right, you will pass a Repsol petrol station and the road leading to Arcos de Valdevez. Continue towards Viana for a further 2km, and take the turning on the right signposted Estorãos (you will also see some blue signposts for several houses in the village of Estorãos). Continue for 4km, and at Moreira do Lima turn left at the blue signposts. Continue for a further kilometer and you will see in front of you a small Roman bridge. The mill is on the left side of the bridge.

GPS coordinates
Lat: 41.785809
Long: -8.64455

Built in the 17th century next to a Romanesque bridge on the banks of the Estorãos River, this pretty watermill has been authentically restored, retaining the old water wheel and grindstone. The visitors’ book bears poignant witness to the many enjoyable holidays guests have spent here.

The exact date of its construction is unknown, but it probably dates back from the late 18th century. In 1868, it was sold to the Count of Bertiandos – ancestor of the current owners. The mill used to function for the grinding of cereals and the sawing of wood – both of which ended in 1965 and 1940 respectively. In 1983, the mill’s exterior was renovated, and the interior converted to provide an outstanding and inspiring accommodation offer.