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.

A complete guide to experiencing the almond blossom season in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in 2026. Fairs in Mogadouro, Torre de Moncorvo, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Freixo de Espada à Cinta and Vila Flor — dates, programs, accommodation and gastronomy on an unforgettable route.

Discover the 3 natural parks and 1 UNESCO global geopark in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. Trails, fauna, flora and the best of the wild nature of northeastern Trás-os-Montes.

If you're looking for an authentic Carnival experience, far from the glitter and conventional floats, get ready to discover the Entrudo Chocalheiro of Podence — one of the most genuine and fascinating Carnival traditions in Portugal. Between February 14th and 17th, 2026, this small village in Trás-os-Montes will once again transform into a living stage of ancestral rituals, where masked figures run through the streets to the sound of rattles and the revelry takes on contours

There are places that make us stop. That force us to take a deep breath, slow down, and simply contemplate. Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro hold some of the most impressive viewpoints in Portugal. Nestled among deep valleys, olive groves stretching to the horizon, and traditional villages, these five observation points offer privileged views over a region that still preserves its authenticity. Discover where to stop, contemplate, and marvel at the landscapes of Trás-os-Montes.

Even before spring officially arrives, a spectacle announces its arrival in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro: the almond trees in bloom. White and pink patches cover the slopes, contrasting with the dark schist and the still-grey olive groves of winter. It's a visual promise that something good is on the way—and that "something" goes far beyond beauty.

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.

The snow of January 2026 is an opportunity worth sharing. For too long, winter tourism in Portugal has focused exclusively on the Serra da Estrela mountain range, leaving in the shadows a region that has so much—or more—to offer in terms of authenticity, landscape, and cultural experience.

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.

Há algo de especial quando se juntam dois produtos que carregam séculos de história nas suas gotículas douradas. O mel e o azeite de Trás-os-Montes não são apenas alimentos — são testemunhos vivos de uma relação profunda entre o homem e a terra, entre o trabalho paciente das abelhas e o ciclo milenar das oliveiras.

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

When December arrives in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, two renewals happen simultaneously: the arrival of the new year and the completion of the harvest that gives us new olive oil. Both carry with them a profound symbolism of new beginnings, prosperity, and continuity—values ​​that these lands have preserved for centuries and that remain alive in the villages, olive presses, and tables of Trás-os-Montes.

There is an unmistakable aroma that marks the winter in Trás-os-Montes. It's the smoke from the firewood rising from the chimneys, where the cured meats rest hanging from the beams of traditional kitchens, slowly curing over weeks.

When December 26th dawns in the villages of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, the bonfires from the previous evening still smolder in the squares, but the region is preparing for one of the most generous and communal traditions of the Portuguese winter: the São Estêvão festivities.

When browsing the shelves of a grocery store or visiting an olive oil mill in Trás-os-Montes, we encounter a fascinating diversity of olive oils. Some labels highlight names like "Cobrançosa," "Verdeal," or "Madural," while others simply indicate "Blend" or "Selected Lot." But what exactly distinguishes these olive oils? And more importantly: how do we choose the best one for each occasion at our table?

The bonfires and the young men are the two pillars of the most authentic Christmas in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. This is not folklore — they are living manifestations of an ancestral memory, where fire purifies, the mask liberates, and the community is renewed.

Christmas in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro is a celebration that goes far beyond the lights and urban decorations. Here, in the schist and stone villages, in the snow-covered mountains and deep valleys, ancient traditions that blend the sacred and the profane, Christianity and ancient pagan rituals, remain alive.

In Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, December is the month when the harvest slowly bids farewell, while in homes and wine presses the fruit of the past year is celebrated.