On March 29th, Alijó will inaugurate the Ribeira de São Mamede de Ribatua walkways — 3.5 km between the Roman bridge and the Tua River, in the heart of the Vale do Tua Regional Natural Park. Find out everything you need to plan your visit

After February, which shaped the future with pruning, March arrives in the olive groves of Trás-os-Montes as a month of transition—the cold is still felt in the early mornings, but the sun gradually warms and the earth begins to awaken. The olive trees prepare for the great effort to come: budding and flowering between April and May.

After January brings the silence of deep rest, February arrives in the olive grove with sharp tools and experienced hands. This is the month when the olive grower converses with each tree, deciding which branches stay and which go—a dialogue between tradition and knowledge that will shape the next harvest.

There are places where time crystallizes. The Olive Oil Museum Centre - Solar dos Cortiços, in the village of Cortiços, is one of those rare spaces where we can literally touch the past. It's not an ordinary museum — it's a time capsule that preserves, intact, the way our great-grandparents transformed olives into liquid gold.

The region will be present at the largest tourism fair in the Iberian Peninsula (FITUR) with a program dedicated to excellent products, gastronomy, and olive oil tourism.

The start of the year is a time for new beginnings, renewed promises, and seeking experiences that truly fill our souls. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to slow down, reconnect with what's essential, and create authentic memories, then a getaway to Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro could be the perfect gift to yourself.

Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, celebrated on January 6th, marks the official end of the Christmas festivities in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.

After December closes the harvest cycle and celebrates the new olive oil at the table, January arrives in the olive grove bringing the deep cold of the Transmontano winter. The olive grove breathes slowly, enveloped in the silence of dormancy, while in the villages the ancestral traditions of the winter cycle keep alive the connection between land, memory and community. This is the month of necessary rest — but also of the invisible work that takes place inside each olive tr

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.

There are trees in this land that have witnessed more generations than we can count. Trees that were here when the Romans arrived, that survived barbarian invasions, the Moors, the Black Death, wars, and droughts.

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

The olive groves take on a different tone; the earth sighs, and the fruit ripens in secret. At this point, the days are full of promise—the harvest is near. oliveoilnorte Between the discreet sound of the leaves and the laughter of those who come to harvest, an ancient ritual unfolds unhurriedly. It's not just picking, it's a reunion. The hands, many of them feminine and experienced, glide through the branches with the same care they use to cradle memories or caress children.

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

When you think of nature getaways, Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro are destinations that defy all expectations. Here, the horizons are vast, the mountains hold ancient secrets, and each season reveals natural wonders to those who venture out on these trails. At the heart of this experience, the Azeite a Norte project fits perfectly.

Discovering Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro at night is an unforgettable experience for those seeking authentic moments, far from the crowds and noise of the cities. Astrotourism, or stargazing, invites both families and adventurers to observe a brilliant night sky, virtually untouched by light pollution—all against a backdrop of olive groves, vineyards, and mountains.

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 Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region is a mosaic of landscapes, traditions and heritage, where olive and olive oil culture intertwines with some of the most remarkable sites recognized by UNESCO.

Descubra a alma do Azeite a Norte através das oliveiras centenárias de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. Será que a sua idade se reflete na qualidade do azeite? Mergulhe na história, no Olivoturismo e na importância de preservar este património único.

Let's delve into the fascinating world of Portuguese olive oil, uncovering the secrets behind the DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) seal.