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.