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.

Autumn in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro: thermal springs, olive oil massage, boardwalks, and the harvest about to begin. A wellness guide for the season of return.

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.

An itinerary for groups of friends in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro: craft-making in Bragança, sunset on the Azibo, and nature in the Douro Internacional. Unhurried.

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.

A 5-day itinerary through Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro for couples 55+: spa hotels, historic estates, and olive-oil-driven cuisine — unhurried, with no strenuous walking.

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.

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.

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.