The XXI Rural Castanea takes place from 23 to 25 October in Vinhais. This Sunday, for the first time, the festival launches its Olive Grove Technical Sessions — with Azeite a Norte on stage. Come listen, taste and discover.

The monumental chestnut trees of Trás-os-Montes’ Terra Fria are living landscape with centuries of roots. What the soutos are, where to find them, and why October is the time to go.

Fumeiro de Vinhais: from the Bísaro pig slaughter tradition to an alheira with olive oil in the recipe. History, the museum and where to eat in Vinhais.

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 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.