Pinheiro Novo in Vinhais is one of the most genuine villages of Terra Fria Transmontana — granite, vernacular architecture and the PR1 Fragas do Pinheiro trail in Montesinho Natural Park.

Solo travel in Tras-os-Montes: a safe, authentic and unhurried territory, ideal for anyone who wants to pause, recharge or work remotely among olive groves and villages. Discover the Azeite a Norte network.

Autumn in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro: thermal springs, olive oil massage, boardwalks, and the harvest about to begin. A wellness guide for the season of return.

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.

An itinerary for groups of friends in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro: craft-making in Bragança, sunset on the Azibo, and nature in the Douro Internacional. Unhurried.

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.

Few people know, but Lebução was once the seat of a municipality. When the Castle of Monforte de Rio Livre, the fortress that defended these lands against Castile for centuries, became depopulated at the beginning of the 19th century, the administration was transferred to Lebução. In 1836, the town formally became the capital of the municipality of Monforte de Rio Livre — and remained so until 1853, when the municipality was dissolved and the territory integrated into Valpaço

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.