Visit to Alijó
Organizer:
Several
Day 1
Morning:
Hiking route PR13 ALJ (Sanfins do Douro – Favaios), with a visit to olive oil mills and groves
Stop at the Favaios Olive Oil Museum
Lunch:
Taberna do Carró or O Lagar restaurant (try Bacalhau à Assis or Folar de Carne)
Afternoon:
Visit olive oil producers and taste local olive oil
Tour of Alijó's historic center and viewpoints
Dinner:
Douro Flavors Restaurant or Adega Regional de Pegarinhos
Evening:
Overnight at a rural farm or suggested hotel
Day 2 (optional)
Morning:
Hiking route PR20 ALJ (Pinhão – Casal de Loivos) or a rural trail between Favaios and Alijó
Visit the Casal de Loivos viewpoint
Lunch:
Local restaurant with oven-baked dishes or Trás-os-Montes post
Afternoon:
Visit typical villages and participate in seasonal activities (olive harvest, workshops)
Relax in leisure areas along the Douro or Tua River
Final Tips
Find out about the Alijó Walking Trails Festival (March), which includes guided hikes, olive oil tastings, and local cuisine 1 6 8.
Book visits to mills and olive tourism experiences in advance.
Bring comfortable shoes and seasonal clothing.
Duration of the Tour
Travel Hours
Locations on the Itinerary
Alijó, San Fins do Douro, Favaios
Municipalities of the Itinerary
Organizer Information
Featured Locations
The municipality has 20 approved hiking trails, stretching over 200 km, many of which traverse areas of olive groves, vineyards, and rural heritage.
Recommended Hiking Trails
PR13 ALJ – Sanfins do Douro to Favaios Trail
Distance: ~13.6 km | Linear
Travels through historic villages, olive groves, and vineyards, passing traditional oil mills and viewpoints.
PR14 ALJ – Favaios to Alijó Trail
Distance: ~9 km | Linear
Trail between two of the municipality's most emblematic parishes, crossing agricultural fields and olive groves.
PR20 ALJ – Pinhão to Casal de Loivos Trail
Distance: ~9.8 km | Linear
Panoramic trail with views of the Douro, olive groves, and wine-growing villages 245.
Cycling
Rural roads between Favaios, Alijó, and Sanfins do Douro
Ideal route for cycling, passing through landscapes of olive groves, vineyards, and traditional villages.
Places to Visit (with olive tourism links)
Traditional olive mills and olive producers in Sanfins do Douro, Favaios, and Pegarinhos: Guided tours, olive tastings, and direct contact with local producers are available.
Favaios Olive Oil Museum: Small museum dedicated to the history and culture of local olive oil.
Villages of Favaios and Sanfins do Douro: Places with a strong agricultural tradition, with rural heritage, olive mills, and festivals associated with the olive harvest.
Viewpoints of the Douro and Tua: Panoramic views of the valleys, olive groves, and vineyards.
Where to Eat and Sleep
Local Cuisine
Significant Dishes
Bacalhau à Assis: a typical dish from Alijó, made with local olive oil.
Posta à Transmontana: grilled veal, finished with extra virgin olive oil.
Roast goat: a traditional dish for holidays and Sundays.
Favaios Meat Folar: a local delicacy, often made with olive oil.
Baked goods and traditional sweets: cornbread, regional bread, and jams.
Suggested Restaurants
Pousada Barão de Forrester (Alijó)
Taberna do Carró (Favaios)
Restaurante O Lagar (Sanfins do Douro)
Adega Regional de Pegarinhos
Restaurant Douro Flavors (Alijó)
Where to Stay
Rural Accommodation and Guest Houses
Quinta da Marka (Cotas) – rural tourism with olive groves and olive oil tastings.
Casa de Casal de Loivos – views of the Douro River, family atmosphere.
Casa dos Barros (Sabrosa/Alijó) – historic mansion with wine and olive growing experiences.
Quinta da Faísca (Favaios) – wine and olive tourism.
Hotels and Other Options
Pousada Barão de Forrester (Alijó) – classic hotel in the city center.
Hotel Ribadouro (Alijó)
Casas de Favaios – local accommodations in a rural setting.
How to get around?
You can reach the city of Alijó by car or bus.
Your arrival in the region depends on the locations you select.
