Olive Oil Route
A short walk through the culture of olive oil
The Olive Oil Route winds its way gently through Agrochão, amongst well-tended olive groves and a rich architectural heritage. Along the way, you’ll find the Olive Oil Museum and Old Olive Press, the Sanctuary of the Divine Lord of Piety and the Sá Morais Family Mansion, amongst other points of interest in the village.
- Activity
- Percurso Pedestre
- Distance
- 5,7 km
- Elevation gain
- 192 m
- Elevation loss
- 184 m
- Altitude
- 589–714 m
- Estimated time
- 2h
- Route type
- Loop
- Best season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Waymarked
- Yes
- Code
- PPR21
Centre: Vinhais
In the south of the municipality, where olive growing sets the tone, this route is deliberately short — to allow an unhurried visit to Agrochão's three museums: the Olive Oil Museum and Old Press, the Sacred Art Museum and the Rural Ethnographic Museum. The first stop is the Olive Oil Museum, where the production process is explained; then the route heads to the fields, but first visits the Sanctuary of Divino Senhor da Piedade, a religious landmark with a panoramic view over the village and the famous olive groves of Agrochão, ridden on well-kept farm tracks. On the return, it re-enters the main street by the parish church (visit suggested, along with the new Sacred Art Museum); a few metres on is the Rural Ethnographic Museum. The route crosses the heart of the village along the Rua Direita, and on the way out passes the imposing Sá Morais Palace, of a family once prominent in the region's farming and cultural life.Quick answers
How long is the Olive Oil Route route and how much climbing does it have?
5.7 km, with 192 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.
How long does the Olive Oil Route route take?
About 2h (estimated time).
When is the best time to ride or walk the Olive Oil Route route?
Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.
Where does the Olive Oil Route route start?
The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.
Is the Olive Oil Route route waymarked?
Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.
Where can I download the GPX for the Olive Oil Route route?
The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/rota-do-azeite/export-gpx.