Loriga was the municipal seat since the 12th century, receiving forals in 1136 ( João Rhânia, master of the Terras de Loriga for over two decades, during the reign of Afonso Henriques ), 1249 ( during the reign of Afonso III ), 1474 ( under King Afonso V ) and finally in 1514 ( by King Manuel I ).

231, that connects directly to the region of the Serra da Estrela by way of E. N. 338 ( which was completed in 2006 ), or through the E. N. 339, a 9. 2 kilometre access that transits some of the main elevations ( 960 metres near Portela do Arão or Portela de Loriga, and 1650 metres around the Lagoa Comprida ).

The main valley, Vale de Loriga was carved by longitudanal abrasion that also created rounded pockets, where the glacial resistance was minor.

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