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Traditional dryland olive groves: what the numbers hide — and why northern olive oil has never been fairly priced
A technical report published in Agroportal reveals that olive oil production costs in Portugal range from €2.5 to over €12 per litre. The traditional dryland groves of Trás-os-Montes are the most expensive to run — and the least supported. Here's what that means for producers, buyers and visitors.

Azeite a Norte Blog
3 days ago3 min read


Bragança aerodrome moves forward with 32 million euro modernisation plan
Bragança Municipality has unveiled a 32 million euro plan to modernise its aerodrome. The Transmontane northeast is getting closer.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Jul 211 min read


CIM Terras de Trás-os-Montes becomes Portugal's first intermunicipal community with a Climate Action Plan
CIM Terras de Trás-os-Montes has launched Portugal's first intermunicipal Climate Action Plan. Discover the link between climate resilience and traditional olive groves.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Jul 162 min read


When is the best time for olive oil tourism in Northern Portugal?
The short answer: there is no bad time. Each season offers something different. The long answer — that one is worth reading.

Azeite a Norte
Jul 102 min read


6.1 million for the Montesinho Natural Park: the North invests in tourists who want to see the Iberian wolf — and sample olive oil along the way
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.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Jun 32 min read


June in the Olive Grove: the fall that defines the harvest — and the silence that accompanies it.
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.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Jun 15 min read


Treasures of the North: Vale de Pradinhos, the Village that Gave its Name to a Wine
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.

Azeite a Norte Blog
May 304 min read
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