Rota das Oliveiras

The PR4 “Rota das Oliveiras” trail begins in S. João da Pesqueira, at Largo da Devesa, heading north along a path flanked by walls; after passing the wastewater treatment plant, Quinta do Lodeiro comes into view.
Following well-defined paths flanked by olive trees and vineyards, you’ll quickly reach the paved road connecting S. João da Pesqueira to Nagoselo do Douro. After walking about 600 meters, take a path on the left that descends into the valley to Quinta da Videira Grande. Following Estrada dos Enxertos, and next to the wayside cross, you can walk toward the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Lurdes, where you can take in the vastness of the Douro Valley.

After visiting this site, return to the path you took earlier, this time heading uphill along a trail until you reach the Chapel of St. Anthony. Take Rua do Outeiro down to Largo do Adro, and from there, crossing Rua do Loureiro, Rua dos Paus and Rua do Sr. do Alívio, you’ll quickly reach the road that connects Nagoselo do Douro to Soutelo do Douro.

After passing the Chapel of St. Amaro, next to Quinta da Portela, and walking along Rua do Cabo da Vila, you’ll quickly reach Largo 25 de Abril, the central square of this parish, surrounded by buildings of great architectural interest.

After passing the imposing pillory, head up Rua do Adro, walk past the Parish Church, and take Rua dos Olivais toward the Chapel of N. Sra. das Neves.
Passing by the 16th-century Manueline pillory and the Mother Church, head up Rua dos Olivais. Follow the traditional path, flanked by chestnut trees, to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Neves, where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, notably the various vineyards and olive groves that stretch all the way to the Douro River. Resuming the walking route, and now walking along a paved road that leads to an intersection, turn left toward Nagoselo do Douro. After about 800 meters, next to an agricultural warehouse, turn right onto a public path that descends into the valley, following it toward S. João da Pesqueira.

After crossing the road that connects to Nagoselo do Douro, continue along a path parallel to the high school, which narrows into a narrow, ancient footpath leading back to the starting point of the route at Largo da Devesa.