The history of olive oil in Trás-os-Montes isn't just found in books. In some villages, it's inscribed in the stones of an olive press, in the iron of a press, in the memory of those who still remember seeing oxen turning the mill. Lavandeira, in the municipality of Carrazeda de Anciães, is one of those villages.

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

July in the olive grove: small olives develop under extreme heat. Guide for tourists: arid landscape, importance of water, summer experiences in Trás-os-Montes.

The Olive Oil World Congress takes place in Lisbon on 2 and 3 July 2026. Portugal has outstanding scientific representation — including the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, the voice of our territory.

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.

The Montesinho Natural Park will receive €6.1 million for 13 sustainable tourism projects, hiking trails, wildlife conservation, and interpretive centers. Find out what will change and why it's worth planning your visit now.

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.

Discover Vale de Pradinhos: a picturesque village in Trás-os-Montes with restored houses, olive tourism, and a farm run by four generations of women since 1913.