Aceñas de Olivares
A group of medieval water mills in the Duero River, restored as a centre for traditional industry, with views back to the cathedral from the riverbank.
The Aceñas de Olivares mills stand on a small island in the Duero River, where water is channelled by a stone weir. The site dates back to the 10th century and is one of the oldest river mills preserved on the Iberian Peninsula. Three restored mill houses demonstrate how water-powered milling works and display traditional tools, and a glass floor lets you see the current turning the millwheel. The mills lie below the cathedral in the old Olivares quarter. The riverbank has a path and the Romanesque Church of San Claudio, and the view back to the castle and cathedral from here is excellent. Open roughly 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00. Admission is about €1, and it is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Zamora Cathedral
- Zamora Castle
- Church of Santiago de los Caballeros
- Church of San Pedro y San Ildefonso
- Church of Santa María Magdalena
- Puente de Piedra
- Church of San Cipriano
- Museo de Zamora