Visit to Valpaços
Organizer:
Several
Day 1
Morning:
Tour along the Rabaçal Ecovia, passing through olive groves and natural areas.
Visit a traditional olive oil mill for a DOP olive oil tasting and an explanation of the process.
Lunch:
Quinta Valle de Passos or O Rabaçal Restaurant (try roast goat or Trás-os-Montes steak).
Afternoon:
Visit the Casa do Vinho to taste olive oil, wine, and regional products.
Tour through rural villages and viewpoints over the Rabaçal Valley.
Dinner:
O Pote Restaurant or Casa do Vinho (local cuisine).
Evening:
Overnight at the Olive Nature Hotel & SPA, Casa do Bó Nel, or another suggested option.
Day 2 (optional)
Morning:
Participate in the olive harvest (seasonal) or an olive oil tasting workshop.
Mountain bike ride through rural trails and olive groves.
Lunch:
Local restaurant serving regional dishes and local olive oil.
Afternoon:
Relax in recreational areas near rivers or visit oil mills carved into the rock.
Visit wildlife and flora in protected areas.
Final Tips
Book accommodations and olive oil tastings in advance, especially during peak season.
Bring comfortable hiking shoes and seasonal clothing.
Check the Valpaços Interactive Tourism Shop for up-to-date information on trails, events, and visits.
Duration of the Tour
1 or 2 days
Travel Hours
Locations on the Itinerary
Valpaços
Municipalities of the Itinerary
Valpaços
Organizer Information
Featured Locations
Hiking and Cycling Trails
Rabaçal Ecovia: Trail and cycle path that follows the Rabaçal River, passing through olive groves, agricultural areas, and natural areas, with scenic and cultural attractions.
Rural trails between parishes: Paths connecting typical villages, passing through centuries-old olive groves, vineyards, and agricultural fields, ideal for interpretive hikes and mountain biking.
Rock-Carved Mills Route: Visit traditional mills carved into the rock, with the possibility of tastings and contact with local producers.
Olive Tourism and Experiences Outside the Villages
Activity/Experience | Location/Village | Description |
Visit to traditional olive oil mills | Several parishes in the municipality | DOP olive oil tasting, explanation of the production process, direct contact with local producers |
Participation in the olive harvest | Family olive groves | Seasonal experience (autumn/winter): manual harvesting, interaction with farmers, rural snack |
Olive oil tasting workshop | Casa do Vinho / Quinta Valle de Passos | Commented tastings, gastronomic pairings and knowledge of local varieties |
Interpretive tours | Olive groves and rural villages | Guided walks on native varieties, biodiversity and agricultural culture |
Rural picnics | Leisure areas along rivers | 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.
Folar de Valpaços: a typical delicacy celebrated at an annual festival.
Regional products: honey, smoked meats, chestnuts, breads, cornbread, and cheeses.
Suggested Restaurants
Name | Location | Highlights |
Restaurant Quinta Valle de Passos | Valpaços | Regional gastronomy, pairing with wines and olive oil |
Restaurant O Rabaçal | Valpaços | Traditional dishes, family atmosphere |
Restaurant O Pote | Valpaços | Typical cuisine, local specialties |
Restaurant Casa do Vinho | Valpaços | Tasting of regional products and olive oil |
Where to Stay
Name | Location | Type/Environment |
Olive Nature Hotel & SPA - Quinta Valle de Passos | Valpaços | Rural hotel with spa, swimming pool, free bicycles, luxury atmosphere and nature |
Casa do Bó Nel | Ribas (Valpaços) | Rural tourism, outdoor pool, peaceful atmosphere |
Paducho Studios | Valpaços | Local accommodation with garden and free Wi-Fi |
Casa da Aldeia da Avó | Valpaços | Country house with outdoor pool and mountain views |
Casa da Roseira | Valpaços | Local accommodation with bar and water sports facilities |
How to get around?
You can get to Valpaços 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.
Once in the region, depending on the locations you choose, in most cases you'll need a vehicle.
