What actually happens, step by step, on an olive harvest day in Trás-os-Montes: from the pole and net to the mill and the tasting of the new oil.

The short answer: there is no bad time. Each season offers something different. The long answer — that one is worth reading.

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.