June in the olive grove: physiological decline and natural selection. A practical guide for tourists: when to go, what to see, experiences with producers in Trás-os-Montes.

It's Friday afternoon. Work is behind you. You're on the road heading north — and you're not entirely sure what to expect. You just know you're looking for something different: time to breathe, food with a story, landscape without filters, and perhaps an olive oil that makes your tongue remember summer.

You are not in Italy. You are not in Greece. You are in Trás-os-Montes. And what you have in front of you is literally the Mediterranean diet — not the magazine cover version, not the fourteen-day meal plan, not the nutrition chart. The real version. The one that has always existed in this territory, before any name, before any certificate.

O lagar comunitário ao ar livre de Cortiços é um dos raros exemplos de olivicultura partilhada em Portugal. Descobre a história única desta aldeia transmontana e o seu papel no olivoturismo de Trás-os-Montes.

Family olive oil tourism in TMAD: Miranda donkeys in the Douro Valley, tourist train in Mirandela, solar cruise in Azibo, and visits to olive oil producers. The complete guide to activities with children.

Wellness & Olive Oil in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro: a complete guide to slowing down in northern Portugal — thermal baths in Vimioso, DOP olive oil tastings, nature trails and Transmontane gastronomy. The therapy that has always existed here.

May in the olive grove: full bloom, wind pollination, and fruit set define the harvest. Discover the most critical month for olive growing in Trás-os-Montes.

Waterfalls, rivers and lakes in spring in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro: a complete guide featuring the Faia da Água Alta Waterfall in Mogadouro, the Sabor Lakes, the Tua Valley and the rivers of Montesinho. The best time to see this region at its most abundant with water.

Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in spring: the complete guide for those who want to stop, breathe and discover one of the most authentic regions of Portugal. Two natural parks, viewpoints, waterfalls, gastronomy and true tranquility.

Complete guide to the Dark Sky® Vale do Tua — the first protected area in Portugal with Starlight certification. 5 municipalities, 5 perfect places to see the stars in northern Portugal. In 2026, with a solar eclipse and the Perseids in August, there has never been a better time to come.

April in the olive grove: The olive trees burst into green, the new branches lengthen, preparing for flowering in May. Discover the olive tree cycle in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.

Folar and olive oil: the ancestral combination that defines Easter in Trás-os-Montes. Discover the only PGI Easter bread in Portugal and the essential role of olive oil in the recipe.

Part 2 of the TMAD Walways:Tinhela Footbridges Trail in Murça, Ribeira da Fraga Footbridges in Valpaços, Caretos Trail in Azibo and the PR10 Tuela Thermal Baths trail in Vinhais. Complete guide with verified data, difficulty, length and practical tips.

Descobre passadiços e percursos pedestres impressionantes de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro — Das Arribas do Douro aos Passadiços do Côa entre dois Patrimónios UNESCO. Guia prático, verificado e com tudo o que precisas de saber.

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.