Molí de Dalt is a restored windmill and ethnological museum in Sant Lluís, on Carrer del Duc de Crillon. Built during the French occupation of Menorca, it is the town’s last surviving mill of three once used to grind grain. Inside, displays trace flour milling, local farming and traditional crafts, with old agricultural and basket-making tools among the objects on view. It makes a compact stop while exploring Sant Lluís, and the route from Maó is largely served by bike lanes if you are cycling.
The town’s surviving mill
Molí de Dalt was one of three windmills built in Sant Lluís during the period of French rule in Menorca. For more than two centuries, local farmers used the mills to grind grain. The other two have disappeared, leaving Molí de Dalt as the town’s only remaining example.
The mill dates to the 18th century. It has been restored and now houses Sant Lluís’s ethnological museum. Its setting in the town makes it easy to include while exploring the streets and other local sights.
Tools and traditional work
The museum uses the mill to explain its role in the area’s agriculture and the history of flour milling. Displays include old equipment used for farm work, along with tools connected to basket making and other local crafts. These objects offer a glimpse of practical skills and work that shaped village life.
The museum is small, so the visit is suited to travellers who want a focused look at the mill and its collections rather than a large museum experience. Staff can provide further context about local history.
Getting there from Maó
Molí de Dalt is at Carrer del Duc de Crillon, 4, in Sant Lluís. The route from Maó is largely covered by bike lanes, making cycling one option for reaching the town. You can also pair the museum with a walk around Sant Lluís.
FAQ
Is entry to Molí de Dalt free?
Entry is free.
What can you see inside Molí de Dalt?
The ethnological museum explains the mill’s role in flour production and local agriculture. Its displays include traditional farming equipment and tools for basket making.
When was Molí de Dalt built?
The windmill dates to the 18th century and was built during the French occupation of Menorca.
How many windmills remain in Sant Lluís?
Molí de Dalt is the only surviving windmill of the three once used in the town.
