Pictures: 01.viii.2021
mill site | exhibition |
Originally the mill stones were pulled by horses † and the press was one of those huge cantilever presses, the type which is on display in Barbastro. In the 1920s a hydraulic press made in the company in Tortosa was installed †. We have seen equipment of the Baró companies at several places: e.g. Buera, or Castillazuelo where we give some more information about Baró's history.
The stones and hydraulic system of the old mill were transferred to the new one. The new mill also had a Vellino petrol engine, which was replaced by an electric one a few years later † (read more about Vellino in the mill of Banastón).
The new mill is still in business at the time of writing and markets olive oil made from native varieties like arbequina, verdeña, negral and more. Website aceitedesecastilla.com (latest check 14.ii.2025).
mill site | exhibition |