In the surroundings of Jaca, in the Spanish Pyrenees a town that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Aragon there lies the tale of the Dragon of Oroel. According to this ancient legend, a fearsome dragon dwelled in a cave on the slopes of the iconic Peña Oroel, terrorizing the villagers of the … Read more
That is the origin of Monte Perdido, one of the most majestic and beautiful mountains in our Spanish Pyrenees. It rises with ice and stone, just like the heart of the shepherd. Tale has it that long ago, the place where the mighty Monte Perdido now stands was a vast stretch of green meadows.It was … Read more
The story of a giant woman who lives alone among the rock towers, transformed into a witch in the legend of Riglos. In the south of the Pyrenees, rises an impressive rock formation. Towering vertical conglomerate walls, sculpted by time, shape a truly unique natural landscape. The Mallos de Riglos are a haven for adventure … Read more
How a Christian woman took the Moorish castle of the beautiful town of Alquézar, in our region of the Spanish Pyrenees. Legend has it that the tyrant Moorish king, Jalaf Ibn Rasid, during his reign in Alquézar (Huesca) and the vast region of Somontano in Spanish Pyrenees, demanded that the most beautiful virgin maidens of … Read more
Legend has it that a nobleman from Aragón, Juan de Atarés, spent his days in this cave, praying and surviving on what nature provided. One day, he heard footsteps outside the cave. Upon stepping out, he saw a knight dressed in splendid attire. Surprised, the knight asked him why a man of nobility was living … Read more
