Visit to Mogadouro
Organizer:
Several
Day 1
Morning:
Hiking trail along PR8 - Quartel Trail, passing through olive groves and natural spaces.
Visit a local cooperative or mill for an olive oil tasting and an explanation of the process.
Lunch:
Local restaurant with typical dishes, such as Azedo and Bode.
Afternoon:
Visit the historic center and viewpoints.
Short tour along PR7 - Fraga do Sapato Trail.
Dinner:
Traditional restaurant with regional specialties.
Evening:
Overnight in rural accommodation or hotel.
Day 2 (optional)
Morning:
Hiking trail along PR6 - Vilariça Valley Trail, with contact with the river and olive groves.
Lunch:
Local restaurant with regional dishes and local olive oil.
Afternoon:
Bike ride along rural routes or visit typical villages.
Relax at natural viewpoints.
Final Tips
Check with the municipality for updated information on trails and events related to olive tourism.
Book visits to olive mills and olive oil tastings in advance.
Bring appropriate hiking and cycling equipment.
Duration of the Tour
1 or 2 days
Travel Hours
Locations on the Itinerary
Mogadouro
Municipalities of the Itinerary
Mogadouro
Organizer Information
Featured Locations
Hiking Trails
PR8 MGD - Quartel Trail
Distance: 9.4 km | Duration: 3.5 hours
Circular trail that passes through rural areas, olive groves, and areas of natural and historical interest.
PR7 MGD - Fraga do Sapato Trail
Distance: 3.8 km | Duration: 1.5 hours
Shorter trail, ideal for enjoying the scenery, including rock formations and olive groves.
PR6 MGD - Vilariça Valley Trail: This trail allows access to the Vilariça River, agricultural areas, and traditional olive groves.
Cycling / Mountain Biking
Various routes around Mogadouro, with varying levels of difficulty, crossing olive groves, villages, and natural landscapes, ideal for exploring the area by bicycle.
Places to Visit (with links to olive tourism)
Local cooperatives and mills: Visits to learn about the olive oil production process, with tastings and direct contact with producers.
Typical rural villages: Places where the olive-growing and agricultural tradition remains alive, boasting cultural and architectural heritage.
Natural viewpoints: Strategic points to enjoy the landscape of olive groves on terraces and valleys in the municipality.
Historic Center of Mogadouro: With monuments and cultural spaces that contextualize the local history linked to agriculture.
Where to Eat and Sleep
Signature Dishes
Azedo Transmontano: typical sausage served with kale or greens.
Roasted goat: traditional dish enhanced by local olive oil.
Posta à Transmontana: grilled veal seasoned with extra virgin olive oil.
Regional products: breads, rolls, cheeses, and traditional sweets.
Suggested Restaurants
Local restaurants in downtown Mogadouro and nearby villages, offering traditional dishes and regional olive oil.
Where to Stay
Rural Accommodation and Guest Houses
Rural houses and farms in the municipality, many with olive groves and their own olive oil production.
Rural tourism in nearby villages, offering authentic experiences.
Hotels and Other Options
Local Accommodation
How to get around?
You can get to the city of Mogadouro by car or bus.
Buses depart several times a day from Porto, specifically from the Campanhã terminal, providing a permanent connection to the Porto Metro and trains.
Your arrival time in the region depends on the locations you select.
