CHAVES - DESCRIPTION
This City is situated in a fertile plain on the upper reaches of the River Tâmega that runs to the south and east to Porto. Its present day fame lies in its reputation as a Spa Town and the local cured hams, although, it has played an important part in the history of Portugal.

The old part of town is to be found around the main square with the ruins of a 14th Century Keep. This is all that remains of the former fine castle built for Nuno Álvares Pereira. The walls of the fortress are a fine example of the principles used by the French military defensive architect Count de Vauban. Of the two churches standing on the square the Misericódia is probably the most interesting with its large 18th Century tiled panels depicting scenes from the Bible. In the Keep is a small museum with armour and memorabilia of the 1912 attack. In the Museu da Região Flaviense there is an interesting collection of items from local archaeological sites.

The fine sixteen-arched Roman bridge spanning the River Tâmega is from the period of the Roman Emperor Trajan. Close to the centre is one of the warmest natural springs in Europe reaching up to 73º C (163ºF).

CHAVES GOLF COURSE - Vidago

GOLF ACCOMMODATION - Where to Stay

CHAVES - EVENTS
Each Wednesday of the month - Market Day
8th July - Town Holiday
6th September - Medieval Fair

CHAVES INFORMATION

Town Map	SOS	Support to Tourists	Detailed Information
N/A	112	800 296 296	Click Here

CHAVES AREA RESTAURANTS - Where to eat

A Lareira The restaurant's which serves the local regional specialities Accepts Credit Cards and closed Sunday evening and Monday.
Lugar do Barroco, 4 - São Pedro do Agostem	276 346 046
A Talha A family restaurant serving the best of the traditional regional dishes at reasonable prices. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Comendador Pereira da Silve, 6 - Chaves	276 342 191
Aprigo A modest restaurant serving the traditional dishes from the local cuisine. Closed Sunday evenings.
Trás do Calvario - Chaves	276 321 053
Carvalho The restaurant rightly enjoys acclaim for its "value for money" cuisine and service based on regional specialities. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Thursday.
Alameda do Tabolado - Chaves	276 321 727
Cozinha do Convento Located within the Hotel Forte de São Francisco. The cuisine is in essence Portuguese with regional specialities at moderate prices. They maintain a good wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards.
Alto da Pedisqueira - Chaves	276 333 700
Vidago Palace Located within the Hotel Vidago Palace. As this is a 4 Star Spa Hotel the cuisine is of Portuguese-International nature with table service to be expected at this level. Credit Cards accepted.
Parque de Vidago - Vidago	276 907 359
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Symbol ratings shown against a restaurant are as follows:
Michelin Star (2004) - Rating for Comfort - Value for money