Pinheiro Novo in Vinhais is one of the most genuine villages of Terra Fria Transmontana — granite, vernacular architecture and the PR1 Fragas do Pinheiro trail in Montesinho Natural Park.

The Festa do Menino of Vila Chã de Braciosa, in Miranda do Douro, has been inscribed in Portugal's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage under Urgent Safeguarding. A pagan winter solstice ritual on January 1st — and a compelling reason to plan your New Year's in northern Portugal.

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.

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.

The Bragança Agricultural Fair (FAB) takes place from 18 to 21 June 2026 at the Quinta do IEFP. Four days dedicated to agricultural innovation, native breeds, honey, bread and Transmontana traditions.

The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB) is running "Ano D'Alimentação", a series of events on valuing Trás-os-Montes food products. On June 17, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, olive oil takes centre stage — with technical visits, talks and a free tasting.

Favaios, the Moscatel village in Alijó: houses with coats of arms, PR14 trail, viewpoint overlooking the Douro wine region and tasting at the Cooperative Winery.

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.

Rio de Onor: a village in the Trás-os-Montes region divided between two countries, where ancient communal traditions and the Montesinho Natural Park meet.

Discover Sambade, in Alfândega da Fé: ancient history, a baroque church, hiking trails in the Serra de Bornes mountains, and authentic Transmontane cuisine. Plan your visit!

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.

Discover Algoso, in Vimioso: an authentic village with a medieval castle, hiking trails, and legends in the heart of Northeastern Trás-os-Montes. A hidden treasure in the North.

There are villages that were once large and have chosen to keep that past to themselves. Chacim, at the foot of the Serra de Bornes mountain range in Macedo de Cavaleiros, is one of them.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.