Chaves is famous for its many spa centres and thermal baths that are said to cure many ailments. Chaves is a small town in the north of Portugal located near the River Tâmega and not far from the border of Spain. The city also boasts some great architecture which dates back to Roman times and a fort which is a reminder of the war of Independence with Spain.

Nic

June 1, 2019

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Nice downtown for strolling.

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João Carlos Correia

November 23, 2025

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The Historic Centre of Chaves is one of the most fascinating in Northern Portugal because it manages to tell the story of millennia—from the Romans to the Napoleonic invasions—in a …

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1. Chaves Thermal Spring loop from Quinta da Cera

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2. Chaves Old Town – Chaves Thermal Spring loop from Quinta da Estação

7.04km

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60m

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3. Chaves Town Hall – Chaves Old Town loop from Madalena

8.80km

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80m

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