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.

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.