A complete guide to taking part in the olive harvest in Northern Portugal in 2026: calendar, itineraries, what to bring, and how to book.

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.

5 hiking trails through olive groves in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, picked for summer: shade, rivers, and views over the UNESCO Douro. Distances, difficulty, heat tips.

The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB) is running "Ano D'Alimentação", a series of events on valuing Trás-os-Montes food products. On June 17, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, olive oil takes centre stage — with technical visits, talks and a free tasting.

Favaios, the Moscatel village in Alijó: houses with coats of arms, PR14 trail, viewpoint overlooking the Douro wine region and tasting at the Cooperative Winery.

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.