As soon as summer ends and autumn arrives, delicious wild mushrooms appear in Trás-os-Montes. It is also now that the olive presses begin their work, transforming olives into new olive oil.

On this gastronomic journey, we will discover five restaurants where culinary excellence meets the olive oil culture of Trás-os-Montes

Autumn in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro is a time of double celebration: chestnuts and olive oil meet in a special moment, a symbol of identity, tradition and sharing, highlighting the authentic flavor of the land. The text the union between the two products – from chestnuts drizzled with olive oil to suggestions with flavored olive oils – and highlights local festivals such as chestnut roasts, chestnut fairs and Saint Martin's Day, promoting the vibrant experience of autumn

Discover how olive oil unites tradition, science, pharmacy and well-being in different parts of the world! Share this article and follow @azeiteanorte to inspire authentic and natural care and routines.

There's something magical about seeing how olive oil, so present on our table and in the landscape of the North, can transform into a new ingredient with just a touch of imagination. Flavoring olive oil is, in a way, prolonging the work of the olive grove—giving it a voice in new notes, new aromas, and new combinations. It's the same olive oil, but with a different soul.

There's a special magic to autumn in Trás-os-Montes: the fresh mountain air, the aroma of fireplaces starting to light, and the scent of roasted chestnuts heralding the season of magustos (roast chestnuts). Between harvesting new olive oil and tasting new wine, celebrating São Martinho is also celebrating the cycle of life and the earth—with human warmth, sharing, and flavor.

Discover autumn in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro: trails, fresh olive oil, roaring deer and typical cuisine.

Olive tourism has grown as a tourism segment, promoting olive oil culture and production from an experiential and sustainable perspective. In Portugal, this experience is particularly rich and diverse.

Descobre as melhores praias fluviais de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro e transforma o teu verão com experiências únicas de olivoturismo. Entre mergulhos em águas límpidas, explora olivais centenários, participa em provas de azeite e vive atividades ao ar livre que unem natureza, tradição e sabor. Junta o melhor do turismo de rio e das tradições do azeite para umas férias inesquecíveis na região.

The Mediterranean diet is a dietary model that has consistently demonstrated its health benefits.