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.

At Romeu near Mirandela, a family built a legacy of olive oil, wine and exceptional food since 1874. Visit Restaurante Maria Rita — 7 Wonders of Portugal.

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.

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.