The olive groves changed color without warning — yellow edges, olives painted, the silvery-green of the leaves turning with the whims of a wind that is no longer the wind of August.

At Romeu near Mirandela, a family built a legacy of olive oil, wine and exceptional food since 1874. Visit Restaurante Maria Rita — 7 Wonders of Portugal.

A complete guide to taking part in the olive harvest in Northern Portugal in 2026: calendar, itineraries, what to bring, and how to book.

September arrives in the Trás-os-Montes plateau with a quiet gesture. There is no thunderclap of announcement, no abrupt change in landscape — just a new quality of the light.

Before October arrives, the mills of Trás-os-Montes are already preparing for the new season. What happens behind the scenes of the olive harvest, in September.

A report by the EU's "More Than Only Food & Drink" campaign confirms that food tourism creates lasting consumers. For DOP olive oil from Trás-os-Montes, this isn't a trend — it's a strategy. And it's already happening.

When Portugal's olive oil harvest happens, what goes on in the groves, and how to take part in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. A practical guide for international visitors.

Candied almonds, DOP olive oil, and an old mill turned restaurant: discover the pairing that defines the food of Douro Superior, in Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal.

Wildfires originating in Valpaços have destroyed olive groves and vineyards in Mirandela. Producers report major losses and production compromised for 2026. Azeite a Norte stands in solidarity with those who have lost what took a lifetime to build.

A technical report published in Agroportal reveals that olive oil production costs in Portugal range from €2.5 to over €12 per litre. The traditional dryland groves of Trás-os-Montes are the most expensive to run — and the least supported. Here's what that means for producers, buyers and visitors.

Imagine this: a long table nestled among olive trees, the sun setting over a dry, golden landscape, the scent of warm earth and wild herbs. A drizzle of olive oil falls onto freshly cut bread. Someone laughs. No one is in a hurry. If you've never experienced a late July afternoon in an olive grove in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, there's a part of the Portuguese summer yet to be discovered.

The Olive Oil World Congress takes place in Lisbon on 2 and 3 July 2026. Portugal has outstanding scientific representation — including the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, the voice of our territory.

Rosmaninho Gourmet Cobrançosa olive oil, from the Valpaços Olive Growers Cooperative, won the Premium Gold medal at the Paris Quality Awards 2026, during the Olio Nuovo Days event. Discover the olive oil from Trás-os-Montes that won over Michelin-starred chefs in Paris.

Porca de Murça Olive Oil – Fused Cocoa won 1st place in the TOP 25 Flavored Oils of the World 2025. An olive oil from Trás-os-Montes with a history of 26 international competitions and an unexpected historical connection to cocoa.

The Casa Aragão olive oil bottle, inspired by the Caretos of Podence — a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage — won three international packaging design awards in New York and Germany. Discover the story behind this unique piece from Trás-os-Montes.

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.

The 2026 Portuguese National Olive Oil Competition is accepting entries until April 10th. Find out how to participate, the competition categories, and why this award is important for the Portuguese olive oil sector.

ASAE seized 10,000 liters of cooking oil sold as virgin olive oil on social media. Learn how to recognize authentic olive oil and where to buy it with guaranteed origin.

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.

The figures for the 2025/2026 olive oil campaign have just been released and confirm what many producers already suspected: it was a difficult year. Portugal produced approximately 160,000 tons of olive oil, representing a 10% decrease compared to the 177,000 tons of the previous campaign.