Visit to São João da Pesqueira
Organizer:
Several
Day 1
Morning:
Hiking trail PR4 – Olive Tree Route, visiting olive groves, villages, and viewpoints.
Olive oil tasting and visit to a traditional olive oil mill in Nagoselo do Douro.
Lunch:
O Cantinho or O Bigodes Restaurant (try roast goat or Trás-os-Montes style steak).
Afternoon:
Tour through the villages of Soutelo do Douro or Trevões, meeting local producers.
Rural picnic at a viewpoint or leisure area.
Dinner:
Miradouro de São Salvador do Mundo Restaurant or O Lagar (regional cuisine).
Evening:
Overnight at Hotel Douro Inn, Casas do Prior, Casa do Salgueiral Douro, or another suggested option.
Day 2 (optional)
Morning:
Route PR2 – Vineyard Route or PR3 – Almond Tree Route.
Lunch:
Local restaurant serving regional dishes and local olive oil.
Afternoon:
Participate in the olive harvest (seasonal) or a traditional cooking workshop.
Relax in leisure areas along the Douro River.
Final Tips
Book accommodations and olive oil tastings in advance, especially during peak season.
Bring comfortable walking shoes and seasonal clothing.
Consult the municipality for information on trails, events, and visits to mills.
Duration of the Tour
1 or 2 days
Travel Hours
Locations on the Itinerary
Valpaços, Nagoselo do Douro
Municipalities of the Itinerary
Valpaços
Organizer Information
Featured Locations
Route Name | Type/Extension | Description |
PR4 – Olive Route | Circular, 19,4 km | Starting from Largo da Devesa (S. João da Pesqueira), it passes through ancient paths, olive groves, villages such as Nagoselo do Douro and Soutelo do Douro, chapels, viewpoints, and returns to the village. Medium/high level, ideal for olive tourism and contact with rural heritage. |
PR2 – Vineyard Route | Circular, 25 km | It passes through vineyards and olive groves, passing through villages and landscapes of the Douro. A long route, ideal for experienced hikers. |
PR3 – Almond Tree Route | Circular | Seasonal trail, crosses areas of almond and olive groves, connecting to 4 traditional villages. |
PR1 – Chestnut Route | Circular | It begins in Paredes da Beira, crossing areas of chestnut trees, olive groves and rural villages 2 6. |
Other short and medium distance trails are available in the surrounding area, with different levels of difficulty. 3 4 8.
Olive Tourism and Experiences Outside the Village
Activity/Experience | Location/Village | Description |
Visit to traditional olive oil mills | Nagoselo do Douro, Soutelo do Douro | Olive oil tasting, explanation of the production process, contact with local producers |
Participation in the olive harvest | Family olive groves | Seasonal experience (autumn/winter): manual harvesting, interaction with farmers, rural snack |
Traditional cooking workshops | Rural villages | Preparation of typical dishes with regional olive oil, sharing local knowledge |
Interpretive tours | Olive groves and villages | Guided walks on native varieties, biodiversity and agricultural culture |
Rural picnics | Viewpoints and leisure areas | Country lunch with local produce and olive oil, surrounded by nature |
Observation of fauna and flora | Natural areas of the municipality | Trails, bird and animal watching, activities for families and groups |
Where to Eat and Sleep
Local Signature Dishes
Oven-roasted goat: a traditional dish made with local olive oil.
Posta à Transmontana: grilled veal drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Azedo: a traditional sausage served with greens or kale.
Regional products: breads, cornbread, cheeses, jams, sweets, and Douro wines.
Suggested Restaurants
Name | Location | Highlights |
Restaurant O Cantinho | S. João da Pesqueira | Regional dishes, family atmosphere |
Restaurant O Bigodes | S. João da Pesqueira | Traditional cuisine, wine list |
Restaurant Miradouro de São Salvador do Mundo | S. Salvador do Mundo | Panoramic view, typical dishes |
Restaurant O Lagar | Nagoselo do Douro | Oven-baked dishes, local olive oil |
Where to Stay
Name | Location | Type/Environment |
Hotel Douro Inn | S. João da Pesqueira | Comfortable, central hotel |
Casas do Prior | Trevões | Rural tourism, authentic environment |
Casa do Salgueiral Douro | S. João da Pesqueira | Local accommodation, swimming pool, garden |
Quinta de São Xisto | Nagoselo do Douro | Rural tourism, agricultural production |
Douro Yachts & Chalets | S. João da Pesqueira | Chalets by the Douro, a unique experience |
How to get around?
You can get to the village by car or bus.
Buses depart several times a day from Porto, particularly from the Campanhã terminal, providing a permanent connection to the Porto Metro and trains.
For something different, you can travel up the Douro River by boat or train.
Once you're in the region, depending on the destinations you choose, in most cases you'll need a vehicle.
