Of the 12 windmills that line a grassy ridge either side of Consuegra’s castle, Molino Rucio is the only one in full working order. Inside there are displays on local saffron-farming, details of the mill’s internal machinery, and samples of some of the flour it grinds.
Molino Rucio
Castilla-La Mancha
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