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Ready to Book: the Terra Fria in autumn — chestnut woods, mill and table
Ready to book: two days in the Terra Fria in autumn — chestnut woods, Vinhais smoked meats, a Montesinho walk and a tasting of new olive oil at a visitable mill.

Azeite a Norte Blog
7 days ago2 min read


Azeite a Norte is at Rural Castanea — and this Sunday, the olive groves of Vinhais finally get the stage they deserve
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.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Oct 223 min read


A family autumn day in the Douro Internacional
A family autumn day in the Douro Internacional: the farm and donkeys at Casa d'Abó Anica, watching vultures over the cliffs, and the olive oil the region is the cradle of.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Oct 213 min read


Ancient Chestnut Groves: The Monumental Trees of the Terra Fria
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.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Oct 143 min read


Groups and Retreats in the Olive Grove: How to Organise an Olive Oil Tourism Experience in Northern Portugal
Retreats, groups of friends, families and teams: where to stay together, what to do in the grove, and who to contact for olive oil tourism in Trás-os-Montes.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Oct 124 min read


October's other harvest: the chestnut harvest in the soutos of Trás-os-Montes
The chestnut harvest fills the soutos of Trás-os-Montes each October, just as the olive harvest begins. Discover autumn's two great harvests in Northern Portugal.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Oct 93 min read


Wellness & Olive Oil: Autumn in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, the Season of Return
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.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Sep 113 min read
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