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

Olive oil with cocoa from Murça wins 1st place in international ranking. Judia chestnut in the TOP 25. A great victory for olive tourism in Trás-os-Montes.

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?

A decision that promises to revolutionize the use of olive resources in Portugal: olive pomace is now officially recognized as a resource, leaving behind its former classification as waste.

A Fábrica do Azeite, parceiro do projeto Azeite a Norte e espaço emblemático da Acushla no coração do Porto, acaba de receber o prestigiado prémio de "Melhor Loja de Azeite EVOO do Mundo" na cerimónia dos Prémios EVOOLEUM 2025.

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

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.

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.

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.