The XXI Rural Castanea takes place from 23 to 25 October in Vinhais. This Sunday, for the first time, the festival launches its Olive Grove Technical Sessions — with Azeite a Norte on stage. Come listen, taste and discover.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.