Visit to Vinhais

Organizer:

Several

Morning:
- Hiking trail PR1 – Olive Groves and Rural Villages Trail, with a visit to olive groves and traditional olive presses in Santalha.
- Olive oil tasting and traditional cooking workshop.
Lunch:
- O Páteo or Casa do Castelo Restaurant (try roast kid or Mirandesa steak).
Afternoon:
- Tour through the villages of Bragado or Santalha, meeting local producers.
- Rural picnic in a leisure area along the Tuela River.
Dinner:
- O Forno or A Tasquinha Restaurant (regional cuisine).
Evening:
- Overnight at Casa do Castelo, Casa do Povo, or Casa da Ribeira Rural Hotel.

Morning:
- Hiking trail along PR2 – Montesinho Natural Park Trail, with wildlife and flora observation.
Lunch:
- Local restaurant serving regional dishes and local olive oil.
Afternoon:
- Participate in the olive harvest (seasonal) or visit olive oil farms.
- Relax at natural viewpoints or leisure areas.

Book accommodations and olive oil tastings in advance, especially during harvest season.
Bring comfortable walking shoes and seasonal clothing.
Consult the municipality for information on trails, events, and agricultural experiences.

Duration of the Tour

1 or 2 days

Travel Hours

Locations on the Itinerary

Vinhais, Santalha, Bragado

Municipalities of the Itinerary

Vinhais

Organizer Information

Featured Locations

PR1 VNH – Olive Groves and Rural Villages Trail: A circular trail that passes through traditional olive groves, typical villages like Santalha, and viewpoints overlooking the Tuela River valley. Ideal for interpretive walks and exposure to agricultural culture.
PR2 VNH – Montesinho Natural Park Trail: A trail that crosses terraced olive groves, woodlands, and rural villages, offering opportunities to observe native flora and fauna.
Rural Cycling Routes: Routes between Vinhais, Santalha, Bragado, and other villages, crossing olive groves, agricultural fields, and protected natural areas.

Activity/Experience	Location/Village	Description
Visits to traditional olive oil mills	Santalha, Bragado	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
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 rural culture
Rural picnics	Leisure areas along rivers	Country lunch with local produce and olive oil, surrounded by nature
Observation of fauna and flora	Montesinho Natural Park	Trails, bird and animal watching, activities for families and groups

Where to Eat and Sleep

Name	Location	Highlights
Restaurant O Páteo	Vinhais	Regional dishes, welcoming atmosphere
Restaurant Casa do Castelo	Vinhais	Traditional cuisine, wine list
Restaurant O Forno	Santalha	Home cooking, dishes with local olive oil
Restaurant A Tasquinha	Vinhais	Typical dishes, family atmosphere

Name	Location	Type/Environment
Hotel Rural Casa do Castelo	Vinhais	Rural hotel, welcoming atmosphere
Casa do Povo de Vinhais	Vinhais	Local accommodation, traditional atmosphere
Casa da Ribeira	Santalha	Rural tourism, contact with nature
Casa da Eira	Vinhais	Country house, ideal for families
Quinta do Vale do Ródão	Próximo de Vinhais	Rural tourism, natural environment

How to get around?

You can get to Vinhais 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.