The Source of Love is a small waterfall with a pond lined with trees and rocky places, whose name is explained by the legend of the Fountain of Love. This simple natural treasure is integrated into the pedestrian path of the Route of Levada. Near the entrance to Castro, get off and follow the indication of the pedestrian path that will give access to the Source of Love, ideal place to cool off, rest and make declarations of love, as legend has associated with it. It is said that a Moorish who passed thought that would be an extraordinary place to be able to bathe. At that time, if neglected and slipped, falling into the water. Afflicted shouted for help with the hope that there was someone nearby. At that moment came a handsome young man that helped immediately, plunging into the icy water. When they came out of the water, the mysterious boy, looked her in the eyes and then realized the immense beauty with that come across. Since that day, his mind was filled with the sweet and deep look that boy. After a few days, the Moorish returned to the same place and dived, slipping into the water. Interestingly, the boy had the same thought, emerging. When he ascended to the surface of the water, he saw her. It was then that they realized they were in love. That day was born a great love, the boy had you would offered a rose that had taken the right shirt pocket, hoping to find. So the two young dated for a long time and married. Today there are many who resort to small waterfall to make declarations of love and write their names there.
Location: Boticas
Location: Boticas
