It's the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026. And the northeast of Trás-os-Montes is the only place in mainland Portugal where you can experience it in its entirety. On the nights that follow, the same territory returns the sky in another way: the Perseids, the most famous meteor shower of the year.

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.

August settles over Trás-os-Montes with the authority of its heat. The air trembles over the olive groves, the cicadas never stop chirping, and the dry, cracked earth holds its thirst for the deep roots of the centuries-old olive trees. After July shaped the fruit with its heat, the month arrives in which, without fanfare, a large part of the harvest to come is decided.

Discover the Upper Douro in 3 days: Torre de Moncorvo, Vila Nova de Foz Côa and Freixo de Espada à Cinta. Centuries-old olive groves, UNESCO rock art, Transmontane cuisine and olive oil from the producer.

The best river beaches in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro for Summer 2026 — with practical tips, nearby olive oil tourism routes and experience suggestions for the whole family.

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 Montesinho Natural Park will receive €6.1 million for 13 sustainable tourism projects, hiking trails, wildlife conservation, and interpretive centers. Find out what will change and why it's worth planning your visit now.

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.

The European Commission has announced the largest ever investment to promote sustainable and high-quality agri-food products in the European Union. €205 million will be available in 2026 to finance dissemination programs both in the European internal market and in third countries.

🫒 Novembro é o mês em que o olival ganha som, aroma e cor. As varas tocam os ramos, o lagar acende-se, e o azeite novo chega à mesa. Descobre o que acontece agora no norte de Portugal — novo post no blog Azeite a Norte.

"Seniors in the 21st Century" In a country where the elderly are a valuable population, such as in the Azeite region of the North, these...

Acushla is recognized once again for its excellent organic extra virgin olive oil.