Serra da Lousã
The Legend of Princess Peralta
The Moorish king Arunce built a hidden castle in the mountains to protect his daughter, Princess Peralta. When the Christian prince Lausus invaded Conímbriga, the two fell in love at first sight. Fleeing to the castle of Lousã, the king and princess hid with their riches. Lausus searched desperately for her, but never found her. It is said that even today you can hear the sobs of the princess imprisoned in the castle, waiting for her beloved.
Serra do Açor
The Chestnut Tree and the Boy from Ladeira
A boy found shelter under an old chestnut tree during a storm. The tree, touched by the child's innocence, came to life and protected him. Since then, the chestnut tree has been a symbol of protection and wisdom in Arganil.
Serra da Estrela
The sheppard and the star
The legend of Serra da Estrela tells that a shepherd followed a star to the highest point of the mountain range, where he was so fascinated that he decided to live there. When he tried to take his star to the king, he refused the offer of riches in exchange for the star, which made her happy and caused her to sing for him. The mountain range, in memory of the friendship between the shepherd and the star, came to be called Serra da Estrela, a name that remains to this day.
