Not far from Empuriabrava is the small town of Castelló d’Empúries, which was once also known for its mills and the production of flour. Already in antiquity, when the town was the capital of the county Empúries, there were three flour mills, of which only one exists today. This was turned into a museum that lets visitors learn more about the production process of flour.
The Journey of the Wheat Grain
In a tour on various floors, one follows the complex journey of the wheat grain and its final product flour between old wooden floorboards and ancient machines. Divided into different stations, you get to know the production areas, cleaning machines, grinders and the well-known red mills, the heart of the flour factory. Visiting the museum is also worthwhile for children, there is a lot to discover and try out. embark on a journey, visiting the FarinerA will amaze you!
Bread mass in Castelló d’Empuries
Also interesting is the visit to the Castelló d’Empuries bread fair, which takes place every year on Pentecost Sunday. The bread fair is organized by the museum. In addition to guided tours through the museum, there are also courses on making bread. Here old and young can practice old crafts together and try out delicious bread recipes. If you don’t like to knead the dough yourself, you go to the market. Here you can try a wide variety of breads and take them home with you. In addition, many stands with handicrafts and regional delicacies lure you to go shopping. We have the pictures from 2017 for you!
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